Author: wrenchey

I teach technology in an inquiry based high school in Redmond, WA. I am fortunate to be part of a STEAM high school and to collaborate on many PBL projects. I have also taught technology integration in middle schools through pre-service teachers. I am currently teaching 5 sections of AP Computer Science Principles and I mentor a girl's outreach program for Computer Programming. As an Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, I also have the privilege to travel and deliver trainings for i2E, NCCE and the Minecraft Education team. I have worked with #CorelaborateWA twitter teacher leaders and I am the 2017 WA PBS Digital Innovator. So many opportunities to meet and collaborate!

Welcome Spring Quarter EDTC students

I have updated the syllabus with EDTC themes and included assignment due dates for our class. Dr. Hartnett sent out the original syllabus on Wednesday. I am also including the assignment descriptions for my course. While it is only 1 unit, we are expected to have rigor in this culminating course and explore technology as […]

EDTC idea

You could provide your own video quick tip. Do you notice how there is some footage of the class and then you add in a fade out to talk to the camera? Do you watch The Office? This is the same idea. Michael Scott will be talking and then the scene will jump to someone […]

Excellent Link for teachers

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Classroom Ideas that work for my lab

I have learned something in the last year that I want to pass on: Creating a set of standards for a computer lab is one thing. Turning this into a working contract is better. Attached are two documents. One is the powerpoint I use with the class to go over course procedures. The other item […]

Teacher Technologies

Adapting technology for classrooms Sometimes you are not working in a district with all of the technology. Here are some ways to adapt technology into your classroom: A bunch of hardware Some parents could donate hubs or individual pieces for your lab set up. Here is the link to Microsoft’s site: http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/en-us/default.aspx Here is another […]

Winter Quarter Video Requirement

Included with this post is the updated video permission form. I added the note below so that parents will feel more comfortable with the purpose of the video assessment component.Videotape Consent Form Here are the requirements: Tape 10 minutes of your direct instruction. This video will be helpful for you to see how you are […]

Tools for 1.18.11

Try out Wallwisher Google Earth Sites: Google Lit Trips Google Earth Teacher Site Google Earth Push Pin instructions (added Wednesday)

Boundary Setter

I leave e-mail at work. I like to have a life outside of work and I want parents to think that I have a life outside of work.

iPods connected to teaching

This research will come in handy.

Grant Tips

Lana Bellew’s 6 Tips for Successful Grant Writing Steer clear of grants that are not a good match for your school or district. Take the time to learn about available grants, and then figure out how to match them up to your school’s needs. Look online for past winners, and compare and contrast those recipients […]