https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9 Technology in the Classroom en-us 2017-03-13 23:56:36 UTC 2023-04-07 07:37:27 UTC hello@padlet.com shawn_meinhardt https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850710 I am basically hoping to feel better about the use of technology in the classroom.  Implementing technology has been difficult for me.  I am not very technologically savvy  and honestly have little desire to be.  I prefer to spend my time outdoors, with friends and family, and create my own entertainment.  BUT!  I recognize that I need to become more familiar with technology for the purpose of teaching our children.  I know it's the 21st century and it's being heavily utilized.  I utilize what I can but our district doesn't have a lot of technology.  We have 5 i-Pads per classroom and 3 chromebook carts that the entire school uses so it is tough.  I take advantage of every opportunity I get to get the kids on technology.  So, in a nutshell  am hoping for looks of great ideas to get me more motivated for technology.  ]]> 2017-03-13 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850710 shawn_meinhardt https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850711 My name is Shawn Meinhardt.  I live in Jefferson City, Mo. and I teach 5th Grade at West Elementary.  I am also an athletic supervisor for the school district so I keep pretty busy.  I have been with the district for 7 years, 3 years as a para-professional while I was finishing my education degree and the last 4 as teacher.  I love what I do but it has been hard for me to integrate more technology into my classroom but I'm getting there.  It's been hard getting into the mindset of going back to school, again, but here I am and here we go.  Look forward to working with each of you.  Good luck ]]> 2017-03-13 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850711 shawn_meinhardt https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850712 Not much used in my personal life.  I prefer to spend my time outdoors and enjoy life.  In my classroom I try to use technology as much as possible as mentioned in expectations.  We do utilize a lot of different tools to use for presentations and reports.  The kids really enjoy getting on and using theml.  I really want to increase the use of tech in the classroom but find it hard to find the time with everything we have to teach.  But, I keep an open mind and am always looking for suggestions to improve the use in my class.  ]]> 2017-03-13 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850712 shawn_meinhardt https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850713 I am a single parent of a beautiful daughter.  Below is a picture of us at her 5th grade promotion last year.  She keeps me running everywhere but I wouldn't have it any other way.  I went back to school at 36 years old then 2 years later changed my degree and received my education degree at 40.  I love to fly fish and take a few trips a year to different places.  Getting geared up for a trip in 2 weeks in upstate New York where I guess they are supposed to be receiving up to a foot of snow a more.  But, that's the exciting side of me.  I know, not to exciting sounding standing in a 32 degree river with snow all around you.  But, I love it.    ]]> 2017-03-13 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shawn_meinhardt/3dzsbghzr3l9/wish/159850713