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Mr. Kulibert @ SMS

Hello!
As I wrap up my seventh year of teaching Technology Education, I find myself miles from where I began.  Out of college, I considered my degree in Technology Education to be one that would expand the minds of my students, allow them opportunities to grow as people, and succeed in a highly-competitive, technologically rich world.  I was right.    

Now, as I have taught a range of Technology related courses, from Kindergarten and 1st grade Computer Lab (basic keyboard, mouse, internet skills), to Keyboarding & Computer Applications (Grade 4), and 6th, 7th and 8th grade Introduction to Technology (a New York State middle-school required course) .... I find myself teaching adults!  How did this happen?!

As the economy shrank, my position shrank. Luckily and thankfully, our district found grant money and I was reinstated to full-time status as an Instructional Technology Coordinator assistant.  This means I have lots of new tasks and duties, many of which allow/require me to work with teachers.  So far, it's amazing.  I'm learning so much about how technology can be integrated into all subject areas, the strategies that work, the ones that don't, and finally, finding out what teachers need and want to be successful technologists themselves.

Therefore, this blog is a chance for me to both organize and communicate what I am learning.  We do so many things behind closed doors, with autonomy, that we all become islands.  Well, consider this blog your rowboat.

I hope it helps!