Author: Tim Taylor
Special Guests of Orange County Public Schools Topic: Technology in Today’s Schools:
Kevin Elliot, French Teacher, Robinswood Middle School
-Lived in France (4 years)
-Using Technology in Classroom
Harrison Peters, Principal of Robinswood Middle School
-3 years as Principal at Robinswood
-Embrassing Technology in Classroom
Rudy Gatling, IT Support Representative specifically working at Robinswood Middle School
Technology Maintenance
Upgrades, Software Issues, Hardware Issues
Installations
Server Maintenance
Computer / Technology Support
Most schools have 1-3 administrators
Rudy Gatling keeps 500 machines running!
Amy Legross, Student -7th Grade -Used technology in the classroom -She already knows French so technology helps her use other resources to learn more rather than sit and review what she already knows from a text book.
Technology uses at Robinswood Middle School
-Internet based programs
-Student Databases
Benefits of Technology in School System
- Incredible difference in concentration
- Keeps kids interests
- Multiple points of entry for learning new things
- Most students are taught at a General Skill Level. With computers in the classroom teachers can tailor courses to help students that are behind catch up and the advanced students can be challenged.
The difference between the “Past Language Labs and Today’s Technology.
Language Labs were actually more expensive to run that today’s PC’s Labs.
In Mr. Elliot’s French class the use Freeware programs help record students French lessons that can later be analyzed individually and help in determining where they need assistance.
How technology in schools helps prepare kids for careers in their future!
-Technology is a big part of students life
-Technology has to be embraced in the classroom because that is how our kids today communicate, play and learn.
-Discussion on the Amazon’s Kindle could save $ with textbooks
Budget Cuts in Public Schools
What can parents do to let our Legislators know we don’t want funding to be cut from our schools?
- Call, Write, email to legislators
- Rally
- Visits
- Meet with Local and State Legislators
Educating our Students Benefits our society!
How can I contact my legislators?
Below is a list of the Orange County legislator’s information. To find your Legislators outside of Orange, use the following link to the State of Florida site where you can access your elected legislators by entering your Zip-Code.
Outside of Orange County
<http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Find%20Your%20Legislators&Submenu=3&Tab=Legislators&CFID=120548023&CFTOKEN=28117714>
http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Find%20Your%20Legislators&Submenu=3&Tab=Legislators&CFID=120548023&CFTOKEN=28117714
To contact your School board Members, use the following link to the OCPS web site.
http://www.orangecta.org/Central%20Florida%20Legislators.htm#School_Board_Members<http://www.orangecta.org/Central%20Florida%20Legislators.htm>
Review your contract at www.orangecta.org<http://www.orangecta.org> or www.oespa.org<http://www.oespa.org>
Orange County State Congressional Delegation
Governor Charlie Crist
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850/488-4441
850/488-7146
WEB FORM
Representative Larry Cretul
6911 S.W. Highway 200
Ocala, FL 34476
352/873-6564
Larry.Cretul@myfloridahouse.gov
Senator Thad Altman
6767 N Wickham Rd Suite 211
Melbourne, FL 32940
321-752-3138
altman.thad.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Lee Constantine
378 Centerpointe Cir, Suite 1268
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-331-9675
407-262-7580 fax
Constantine.lee.s22@flsenate.gov
Senator Andy Gardiner
1013 E Michigan Street
Orlando, FL 32806
407-428-5800
407-428-5802 fax
gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Gary Siplin
1436 N Pine Hills Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
407-297-2071
407-522-2153 fax
siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov
Representative Sandy Adams
2074 Winter Springs Blvd
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-977-4020
407-977-4022 fax
sandy.adams@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Dean Cannon
1992 Mizell Ave Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-623-5740
407-623-5742 fax
dean.cannon@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Steve Crisafulli
2460 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Suite 108
Merritt Island, FL 32953
321-449-5111
321-449-5113 fax
steve.crisafulli@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Chris Dorworth
1055 AAA Drive Suite 205
Heathrow, FL 32746
407-333-1815
407-333-1817 fax
chris.dorworth@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Eric Eisnaugle
2003 Curry Ford Rd Suite 1
Orlando, FL 32806
407-893-3141
407-893-3143 fax
eric.eisnaugle@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Mike Horner
323 Pleasant St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-943-3077
407-943-3078 fax
mike.horner@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Brian Nelson
409 S Park Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
407-880-4414
407-884-2025 fax
brian.nelson@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Scott Plakon
1855 W State Road 434, Suite 242
Longwood, FL 32750
407-262-7520
407-262-7522 fax
scott.plakon@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Steve Precourt
310 S Dillard St Suite 400
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-814-6138
407-814-6163 fax
steve.precourt@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Scott Randolph
701 E South Street Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32801
407-893-3084
407-893-3086 fax
scott.Randolph@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Darren Soto
5425 S Semoran Blvd Suite 1B
Orlando, FL 32822
407-249-4743
407-249-4745 fax
Darren.soto@myfloridahouse.gov
Representative Geraldine Thompson
511 W South Street Suite 204
Orlando, FL 32805
407-245-1511
407-245-1513 fax
Geraldine.Thompson@myfloridahouse.gov
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