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!

Standard L

What are things I am learning about learners? Learners like to make connections through project based learning. Here is an example.

5.11 bPortfolio Standardization

bPortfolio Set up Checklist (Dr. Kline forwarded this e-mail and this should look a lot like what you have already been blogging about) Creating Tags and Posts (blip tv video created by Dr. Wicks) SPU Cert Blog information Items required in your Blog (tag clouds, categories, pages) (blip tv video created by Dr. Wicks) SPU’s […]

5.4.10 May the 4th Be with You

May the 4th be with you….. A huge thanks to George Lucas and his educational foundation, Edutopia. I am including a PDF document with so many amazing resources for you. Edutopia-10-top-tips-for-teaching-with-new-media ************ K-6 Thinkfinity Resources aligned with state technology standards

Boundaries 4.20

“Happy Birthday Hitler” one of my student’s said as he walked into the classroom. As a person I would like to throttle this student and yet as a professional I know this is not in my best interest. 4.20 brings to mind all sorts of things that are all connected with this day. 15 years […]

excellent teacher websites

As a group we looked at these teacher websites and shared what we liked. Think about your own site and the content you want to publish and will find time to update for your students.

Multicultural Learning Opportunity for Your Resume

Grant and others will be performing A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer this Friday and Saturday (7:00, Upper Gwinn). This collection of monologues written by authors around the world seek to end gender-based violence. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109541589074074 (Event Expired but please look for other ways to embrace and empower others)

Follow ups to our Tech Open

Here is the link to the instructions for creating a PowerPoint museum. Creating a Virtual Museum Using One Point Linear I am sure to give credit where it is due so find the original author on the title page. I will attach sample 1 that came with the PowerPoint instructions as well.

Thinkfinity Resources and some state standards

I have compiled a short list of Thinkfinity resources that would align with Washington State Technology Standards for K-6. Download the Adobe files and use as you like. Thinkfinity has a host of other resources as well but these could be used as your own web tour of ideas. Aligning some Thinkfinity Resources with Technology […]

School Board Policy

At OSPI’s site is a sample of a technology security policy. This seems to be established by the school boards but should include these safe guidelines: http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/InternetSafety/ElectronicResources.aspx Lake Washington AUP Here is SPUs

some teacher websites

Joe Dockery at Mount Si High School-Multimedia Karen Boshker at Issaquah High School French Sheryl Ostrander (Math) at Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus Kathy Bergstrom (elementary computer lab teacher at Wellington Elementary) Canyon Park Podcast site (junior high) Michael Robinett at Cedar Valley Elementary (5th grade) includes an open house video Annalise Nye at Highland Terrace […]