Introductions

[Lisa Nielsen]

Please introduce yourself, let us know a little bit about you, and where you are from.

[Joe Pascarelli]

My name is Joe Pascarelli. I am the new tech coach at M.S. 118. I look forward to speaking with all of you about new technology initiatives.

[Chris Burwell]

Hi Joe, I'm Chris, old tech coach at 162. Beth is a tough act to follow, but she probably left you in decent shape. If I can be of any assistance, don't hesitate.

[Jeff Branzburg]

Hi. I do consulting for a number of organizations and companies; currently I am working with Teaching Matters in their Residency program at MS 118X; I also work with the National Urban Alliance, NYLearns, and Performance Pathways, and write articles and a column for Technology & Learning Magazine. I'm a former instructional technology director for NYC and some of the suburbs.

[Keith Elgart]

Hey Lisa - hope you are doing well!

I am former teacher in North Carolina, Gifted Education Central Administrator in Washington, DC, and NYCDOE OIT Unit Manager - currently work for a tech ed company on long island. We handle the bulk of SMART Boards for the state of New York.

If you have any questions about SMART Boards - please ask! I am always will to help, guide, and assist.

[Debbie]

I teach 3rd grade students in St. Petersburg, FL. I am taking an online course about the internet in instruction at UF this summer and I am just in the process of learning about Web 2.0 and all that is available. I am very excited about the possibilities of blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc. in the classroom. I am hoping to learn a lot from the members here!