1) The document provides biographical information about Lori Fox, including her educational and professional background as an elementary school teacher obtaining a Master's degree in educational technology. 2) It discusses her interests in reading, music, crafts and family as well as her goals to continue educating others and challenging herself after completing her degree. 3) The document ends by emphasizing that students and educators have the power to positively influence the future through determination, hope and unity.

1. Portfolio Presentation Masters of Science in Educational Technology Lori Fox August - 2008

2. Getting to know Me… the early years. Age 3: reading to my stuffed animals Grew up on the family farm. Drove my first tractor at 9. Went to HS at Ellendale ND Activities: Band, choir, basketball, jazz band, show choir, pep club, school newspaper, FHA, class secretary, LYF(church youth group), piano, church choir, drama club, Girls State, National Honor Society. Age 18: 1981 HS Graduate

3. Getting to know me… the college years Graduated from Northern State College - 1985 B.S. Elementary Education/minor music Activities: Choir, Northern Singers, Sigma Alpha Iota recording secretary, Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor, S-SDEA, IVC (Intervarsity Christian Fellowship), all-school musical

4. Getting to know my Family… Married Jeffrey Fox Aug. 26 1995 Joshua born June 1997 Preston born April 2001 Jeff is a CNC machinist at Tek Ord the Clear Lake munitions plant Jeff loves to play acoustic guitar and has 6 different guitars.

5. Getting to know Preston…

6. Getting to know Josh…

7. My interests and hobbies… Reading Walking/dancing Sporting activities Sewing/crafting Decorating cakes Drawing Music/piano, singing Bowling

8. Professional Career Grade 1 (2 years) Grade 4 (5 years) Chapter I Reading (1 year) Chapter I Math (1 year) K-12 Vocal Music (2 years) Resource Room TA (1 year) Substitute teacher (2 years) Lead therapist for preschool autistic child (2 years) K-6 classroom music (9years)

9. Masters Degree - MSET The next big step… Formulated Beliefs Learning is a natural process. The use of multiple learning theories (styles) should occur at every level. Working and learning together makes the best use of individual strengths. Technology should be used as a tool to enhance sound instructional strategies. Distance education is an alternative educational platform that is becoming invaluable.

10. Themes Connections Leadership Technological Tools Instructional Design

11. Leadership Teachers who are good leaders also know how to follow. Teachers must lead by example to inspire. Successful teachers need to be willing to mentor inexperienced teachers and be open to learning from them. Leaders can never stop learning themselves. Teachers need to create a community of learners Teachers need to develop relationships.

12. Technological Tools Technology can be used to enhance lessons and actively engage students. Students know how to use most tools. Teachers need to guide use of tools for more competent students. Anything can be put on the web. Creation of technology is challenging. Games can be a powerful tool.

13. Instructional Design Lessons need to incorporate many learning theories/styles. Students need to learn how to cooperatively work together to solve problems and develop new ideas. Students want their learning to be engaging and relevant. Lessons need to incorporate 21st century tools and skills to prepare students for their futures. Evaluation of learning needs to be a primary focus for both teachers and students.

14. The end of the journey Challenged my abilities with new skills, (but no techie - tech) Gained confidence to continue to challenge my ability to acquire new skills Developed close and lasting friendships Gained knowledge and experiences of students from different cultures and backgrounds Gained a greater self awareness Developed many ideas and lessons to be tried and tested

15. Food for thought… Continue to develop more area specific classes with trained instructors Add more of an “elementary” strand to the program Design programs to work with all computer platforms (PC vs Mac) Continue to develop cohorts for distance programs

16. The next step… Become an educational leader practicing what I have learned Sharing knowledge and skills acquired Challenge myself with new opportunities Move back to the regular classroom Guide teacher ed students by teaching some online classes Free time - for family and hobbies

17. The Future Begins with Us “The Future Begins With Us” by Teresa Jennings (ASCAP) © 1999 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Used by permission It starts with you it starts with me it starts with us you see. The future starts right here right now beginning constantly. We can be the inspiration, we can hold the key. What do affects tomorrow its our destiny. The future begins with us and every moment we live lights the way. Yes, the future begins with us, this is our day. It all begins so magically in every day we see The future comes no matter what it happens instantly. If we have determination hope and unity, We can set a good example with our legacy. The future begins with us and every moment we live lights the way. Yes, the future begins with us, this is our day.