Educational Philosophy

I have created a short film of my educational philosophy for our Technology class with Jason Ohler. To create this film, I took still framed photos using a digital camera and imported them into iMovie HD. iMovie is a video editing software application which allows Mac users to edit their own home movies. With this program I was able to combine pictures with an audio soundtrack, titles and transitions.

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Technology Report

At the present time there is a fairly positive attitude towards technology at Juneau-Douglas High School. Both staff and students are provided with a number of technological resources including: digital cameras, video cameras, computer labs, scanners, printers, smart boards and projectors to name a few. Students are offered courses that provide them with computer and keyboarding skills and how to use software programs. There are several computer labs that supplement specific departments and labs that are available to everyone. JDHS has the means to incorporate technology, it is just a matter of putting them to use.

JDHS makes a conscience effort to keep up with the ever-changing advancements in technology, buying new equipment when the budget will allow. However, the main obstacle that faces JDHS is funding for new technology, as well as training staff to successfully include the available technology into their classrooms. Teachers often lack in the understanding of technology and what advantages it can bring to their classrooms. I think that the best way to get teachers on board is to offer these training opportunities and to have them see the applicability in the classroom. JDHS does not currently have an Ed Tech plan. However, it is in the process of developing one. I believe this will help to give teachers a format or provide the scaffolding for how to incorporate technology in the classroom.

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