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=== Randa: HS French and Freshman Focus teacher (8 years). My classes use our laptops carts several times a week (a bit of a hog, some would say). In Freshman Focus we use computers for Internet research, shared documents (mostly Google Docs, for now) some blogging, making presentations, taking online tests and surveys, and word processing. In my French classes we will be starting to use Rosetta Stone daily. In addition to the activities I mentioned aboce, we use online sites for accessing authentic materials and many online practice sites. My webpageis a clearinghouse for academic activities of all sorts and we also have an under-utilized blog. I'm very interested in building collaboration and consensus between and among colleagues about when and how we use technology. ===

=== Tina: High school algebra and geometry teacher (16 years). I am very comfortable with the use of graphing calculators and the use of my laptop with a projector in class. This year I have smart board in my classroom that I am teaching myself how to use (and having lots of fun with). Last year I was at a school were every teacher had a web presence. I used Moodle and had all my assignments posted and by the end of last year was having students submit assignments electronically. This year I am in my first year at York High School and am still in the process of figuring out how I want my online presence to be because YHS does not have a school or district online requirement. I consider myself a novice when looking at the integration of technology in my classroom, but compared to most of my peers I am usually a go to person. My hope is that I can integrate technology into my classes to prepare better for the 21st century plus make it more interesting to those who are already there. ===

=== Susie: I am the graphic arts teacher at Bonny Eagle High School and am on the Technology Leadership Team and the Technology Vertical Team. I am also the District Administrator of Moodle. I have my B.S. in Technology Education. All of my courses are entirely paperless and use Moodle for everything. I have also created my own resource page for web 2.0 tools for teachers. I use Google Docs a great deal, specifically the form app, to create databases and merge data for the yearbook. I use computers/laptops and my SmartBoard every day in my classes to one degree or another and have also started to integrate things like iPod touches, iPhones, and other web devices that my students have. I have created podcastsin the past and am getting back in to it again. I record most of my lectures in my class with the use of a bluetooth headset and am likely going to try to create podcasts using those with scripts to go along with them in the coming quarter. I would love to get my coworkers to see the world of technology as something that can enhance their teaching and their students' learning as opposed to yet another thing to spend time on. ===

=== Jen: I am a high school Chemistry and Biology teacher. My classes use laptop carts for online activities that came with the textbook (biology) and practice sites I have found (chemistry). I have a blog but had a hard time getting students to participate so this semester I took a break from it. My goal this semester is to get my Moodle classes set up and available to students.===

=== Kate: Elementary music teacher, grant coordinator and member of district tech team. I teach at Central School in South Berwick, part of MSAD #35. I began actively integrating technology into my classroom in 2003. I am very passionate about using music and technology to support literacy skills. I have taught workshops at statewide conferences for both the arts and technology as well as numerous workshops for local districts. I have a Promethean board in my classroom and am participating in a Marzano Institute Action Research Project on integrated interactive whiteboards. You can take a peek into my classroom by visiting our podcast site. ===

=== Barbara: I'm a Statewide Integration Mentor for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI). I provide professional development for teachers across the state of Maine. You can read about our online PD efforts, including our weekly webinars, at Maine121.org. You can also listen to and view my podcasts at the Maine Dept. of Ed section of iTunesU. ===

=== Lisa: Middle School teacher now Technology Integrator. I began using laptops in my classroom with the MLTI ( Maine Learning Technology Initiative) 7 years ago. I integrated technology to transform learning in my classroom. I have also done professional development nationally and locally, helping teachers understand ways to integrate technology to help students meet standards. I am currently the Technology Integrator in my school district. I work with teachers, students, and the iTeams in our district helping teachers utilize technology as a tool to personalize learning for students. I use a Ning with teachers and high school students. I have several wikis and I have a personal blog. I have created podcasts, imovies, and jing videos to assist teachers with their work integrating technology into teaching and learning.===

===Nicole:  I am a second grade classroom teacher. I have 5 laptops, 3 desktops, 1 projector, an Elmo/document camera, and 4 iPod Touches in my classroom. My school also has a computer lab. Links to my class webpage, blog, and wiki. ===

Randy : High school math teacher, calculus and statistics. Currently use wiki and blogs in all my classes. Visit me at http://mrmetcalf.pbworks.com
=== Diana: ** I am a high math teacher and department chairperson at Bonny Eagle High School. I have used Agile Minds in the past as a resource for my students. I have a [|web page], a [|wik]i and a [|blog] ( a work in progress) that I use with my students. I am currently in the process of setting up moodle to use with all of my classes next semester. I use Geogebra and graphing calculators consistently in my classes and our school is purchasing TI Inspire software for all Math teachers' computers and some laptop carts. I have a cart of 24 laptops housed in my room but they are shared with other teachers on my floor. **===