Welcome to my virtual classroom. I've been a tech teacher for 15 years, but technology makes the homeschool a perfect tech ed classroom. Here I'll cover lesson plans, tech tips, great websites to integrate technology into your curriculum, current trends in tech ed and technology standards.

Ed Tech Journals and Mags: 1. Educational Technology, Pedagogy, and Distance Education Journals (most are online). AACE Journal: International Forum on Information Technology in Education (AACEJ); (formerly Educational Technology Review ( ))

Chapter 2: Describing Phase One of the R2D2 Model: Verbal and Auditory Learners

This is a blog recommending the use of Quietube. Quietube is a handy little browser extension that removes all the clutter from YouTube allowing you to view only your selected video. Quietube removes all advertising, sidebar content, comments, and ratings.

Description: This class will focus on the Kentucky Teacher Standards ( Initial Level) and the skills and proficiencies assessed in professional examinations required for licensure. The topics will include an introduction to the profession of education by examining the Kentucky Teacher Standards (Initial Level) and the necessary skills required in order to meet those standards. A variety of readings in educational research, guest lecturers, and on-line resources will be provided to students in order to develop conceptual understandings of professional dispositions and to improve the quality of professional performance. The professional dispositions, content knowledge, and readiness for instructional practice of the aspiring teacher candidate will be assessed and a program of support and improvement will be provided and monitored for outcomes. This course may be delivered through a variety of instructional strategies and methods. Additionally, the course will be taken prior to or concurrent with a Level I course(s). Field experience(s) may be required. Author: Dr. Barbara Foster