Mark T. Saunders

Portfolio

IntroductionI have created my portfolio in a Microsoft Power Point 2007 file. This page is a Microsoft Word file that I will import into the Power point Presentation along with various other type program files. I will identify them as I add them.

I have had the opportunity to manage the Compass Computer lab at Clark Springs Elementary School and while there I utilized the Compass programs along with many other programs and projects. The Smartboard and coordinating Notebook Software was a project that I orchestrated for its introduction. I worked with the Spanish, Art, Music and PE teachers as well as all grade levels Kindergarten through Fifth in using technology with their students. I have conducted training with teachers and assisted in workshops including Kidspiration and Science A to Z, Study Island and Education City. I have also used Spelling City and Set up the 2nd grade Spelling lists on the Spelling City Website.

When I taught Middle School Science I used the newest acquisitioned software and hardware of the time including the Digital Blue Microscope and Windows on Science. Today film clips which can be found on United Streaming and other sources. My introduction to probe-ware occurred then as well.

My High School experience was when computers were first introduced to the classroom, mainly for teacher administrative uses such as attendance and grade recording. But the Media center did provide students with an opportunity to research and create writing projects.

Microsoft Publisher

This was a flyer created using Microsoft Publisher describing a training I provide Clark Springs Staff in March 2009.

This slide was created by importing a digital picture of flyer.

IT SOLUTIONS TO WORK FOR YOUR CLASSROOM

This is a Microsoft Publisher file of a Brochure I made to provide IT Guidance for Teachers.

Date

Certificate of Recognitionfor an

Outstanding Projectrepresenting

100 Days of School

Principal

Cynthia Tedder

April 3, 2009

The certificate above was created using Microsoft Publisher to recognize student projects.

Click the icon above to open Microsoft Publisher File which was used to Thank Community Volunteers who supported our students.

Kidspiration

Attract or Repel Attract or RepelKEY

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Notebook file for SMARTBOARD

This skill has consistently been missed on Benchmark And SOL Testing over the past few years.

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Notebook file for SMARTBOARD

This skill has consistently been missed on Benchmark And SOL Testing over the past few years.

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Notebook files downloaded Reviewed and/or modified

Notebook files downloaded Reviewed and/or modified

http://guest.portaportal.com/edteacher30

This is a link to my portaportal which has links to various educational resources.

Research of possible resources is also key

http://www.touchmyapps.com/2010/09/24/taking-notes-on-an-ipad-20-apps/

I purchased my iPad in part to take notes at business meetings – at least that’s what I told myself when I plunked down the cash. The iPad comes with a note taking app (Notes) which like it’s cousin on the iPhone is woefully limited. Luckily there are many alternatives in the App Store (many many alternatives). A new one seems to pop out every week! Not only that, but they’re constantly in flux with bug fixes and feature enhancements.Depending on the situation (taking personal notes, meeting minutes, lecture notes, etc.) and your preferred method of note taking, your choice of an app may differ, because there is a wide variation in the approach and functionality available. If you haven’t looked closely at the options, you may be pleasantly surprised at what’s available!Typing on an iPad is much easier and productive than on an iPhone, in fact one can create a long note without too much trouble. Taking notes effectively with an iPad in meetings or situations traditionally the mainstay of pencil & paper, however, requires a good app and some well-practiced skills: (cont.)

Complete Class Organizer v1.1.3 - Price: $4.99

This is an impressive school class organizer, assignment tracker, calendar and note taker. It supports audio recording, sketching, tasks (to-do) and separate sessions per class. Notes are organized by class and session (date). It even has a grade calculator! This app is closely tied to school work though it could be creatively adapted for use in some regular business meeting too.

Pros: Audio sync to text entry. Can save sketches to photo library. Contains Google search, dictionary (Wordnik) and wikipedia popup reference windows.

Cons: No backup & restore (coming in next version). Missing text search.

Specialized AppsSeveral apps have been designed for specific notetaking functions such a classroom work and task planning/organization and even Wikis. Here are a few good ones.                                                             

Research of possible resources is also key

http://www.touchmyapps.com/2010/09/24/taking-notes-on-an-ipad-20-apps/

CourseNotes v2.0.1 - Price: $4.99

A schoolwork organizer that collects individual notes, sketches, and to-dos by subject and session (date). A good layout and easy to use note taker that can be easiy adapted to non-classroom related notetaking. Contains a user-defined list of terms by subject with Wikipedia lookup. Notes can be shared with other Coursenotes users.

Pros: Backup & recovery through iTunes. Regular backup reminders. Can import and markup photos. Bullets and ident/outdent available for text entry.

Cons: Unlike other apps designed for schoolwork, this lacks audio recording capability and pdf import.

Research of possible resources is also key

http://www.touchmyapps.com/2010/09/24/taking-notes-on-an-ipad-20-apps/

Notes n More v1.5 - Price: $0.99

This is a task-based universal app with a focus on attaching notes to dates. Notes, sketches, web clips, photos and audio recordings are separate entries in collections. A sync service (paid) through AT&T Synaptic Storage is available for backup and sharing.

Pros: Backup & recovery through sync service. Universal app.

Cons: Limited note organizational ability. Text font/size/color can only be changed globally in iPad settings. Can’t undo mistakes when sketching.

Research of possible resources is also key

http://www.touchmyapps.com/2010/09/24/taking-notes-on-an-ipad-20-apps/

In ClosingThis PowerPoint illustrates my ability to use and adapt many of the programs used by Richmond Public Schools. While I may not have used all possible programs, I have always been very quick at learning to apply software to the learning environment.

I used Probe ware and Digital Blue Microscope software while teaching Science and have administered the KeepnTrack, Compass Learning, Study Island and School website.

There are other examples and backup files on this disk. My Portaportal and Wikispace also display my works.