This is an instructional technology presentation I gave to the 24th Annual TAAE Conference in Austin, TX 2014.

1. Jaime Ann McQueen B.S. M.S.Ed

2. A little bit about me…
 I have been teaching High School Science at Tuloso Midway Academic
Career Center for almost 5 years.
 Previously, I worked in technology for 5 years
 I received my Bachelors in Biology/Chemistry and my Masters in
Educational Technology, I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in
Education
 I am very passionate about teaching
students, Science, and technology.
 I have a wonderful family that is
supportive of my research.
Me testing out the camera on a new classroom computer

3. Presentation Summary
 I will…
 Discuss why technology is a great way to help our students
 Explain why educational technology is becoming increasingly
important
 Demonstrate how I use technology in my classroom and give
examples of how you can too!
 Show plenty of technology resources.

4. Technology and
Students
•We are in an increasingly “Tech”
world
•Technology is present in all
generations
• Increasing technology yields
increasing information
(unfortunately, not all of it is
accurate)
•As educators we must ‘guide’
students and show them how to
use technology in education
•Technology should be used as a tool
to help education, not replace it.
(Dewey, 1915)
“ If we teach today’s students as we taught
yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow”
-John Dewey

5. Technology For Learning
We can use technology
to help our students… •Model concepts
•Allow for
individualized
instruction
•To enhance learning
•To inspire creativity
•To Accelerate
•To Remediate
•To Review
•And more…

6. Technology is Important
 STaR Chart
 Digital Textbooks
 Online STAAR
administration
 Many TEKS focus on
student use of technology
to communicate
More technology is coming…

7. Lynda.com
Is an extensive website
based video-tutorial
resource.
Tutorials cover everything
from creating SmartBoard
lessons to promoting sales
through your company
website.
Lynda has a vast array of
professionally created
video tutorials.
URL:
Lynda.com © 1995–2014 lynda.com, Inc. All rights reserved.

8. Lynda.com Program Summary
Benefits… Considerations…
 Huge database of video tutorials
 Tutorials can come with real time
exercise files, meaning you can
create along with the video!
 “Teacher Tips” series provides
constantly updated Technology
tutorials for teachers
 Site has multiple levels of
subscription following your ‘30 day
free trial’, they are worth it!
 Lynda has so much information, you
should check it out for yourself!
 30 Day free trial and then
subscription based (many plans
to choose from)
 Lynda gives tutorials for all sorts
of programs, but you must have
them installed.
 Lynda.com is very fun and
addicting with how much you
can learn. You will want to set
aside some free time!

9. Lynda.com Video
Lynda.com Video

10. Adobe
Creative Cloud
Is a cloud based service where you
get access to Adobe’s best products,
works across multiple devices.
Creative Cloud also comes with a
free 20G storage on Adobe’s server,
you can work on your projects at
home and at school.
Creative Cloud has also been
designed with both Educators and
Students in mind, the low
subscription amount gives you
access to everything!
Copyright © 2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated.

11. Adobe Creative Cloud
Program Summary
Benefits… Considerations…
 All of the Adobe programs you use,
subscription based. Use anywhere.
 Creative cloud is cloud based, you
can access your files at school or at
home!
 Programs are constantly being
updated
 Creative Cloud has packages
specifically for teachers and
students
 Adobe programs allow you to do
everything from creating a PDF to
creating a Physics website for your
class!
 Subscription for Educators and
students is cheap, but requires a
one year commitment.
 Software will run differently on
different computers
 Must have an internet
connection to make downloads,
program updates, etc.
 Again, there is so much to do in
Creative Cloud, be sure to set
aside free time!

12. Adobe Creative Cloud Video
Adobe Creative Cloud Video

13. Corona SDK

14. iBooks Author

15. iAd Producer

16. Kwik
Kwik is Plug-in that works
with Adobe Photoshop.
It allows you to use the
graphic interface aspect of
Adobe Photoshop to design
Apps, Animations, and
interactive environments
across multiple devices.
URL:
http://www.kwiksher.com/
Kwik and Kutt product and logos and Kwiksher are properties of Kwiksher.com - © Copyright 2011-2013

17. Kwik Program Summary
Benefits… Considerations…
 Kwik works easily with
Photoshop
 Imports projects into Corona
SDK, No coding required from
you
 Make apps across all devices and
operating systems
 Lots of support / tutorials on
website
 Free trial and then one time fee.
 Requires Photoshop and Corona
SDK be installed to run.
 Previous Photoshop knowledge
is helpful
 ‘Plug in’ and software
installation knowledge required
 Code can’t be edited directly,
since program is graphic based.

18. Kwik Video
Kwik YouTube Video

19. Works Cited
Dewey, J. (2001/1915). The school and the society & the child and the curriculum. Mineola,
NY: Courier Dover Publications.