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Kimes - Technology Evolution

By skimes

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    The World Wide Web was born one month before I was, but my family did not have Internet access at home until many years later. Now I access the World Wide Web on a daily basis for personal and educational needs. Image Source:
    Lubin, A. (2013, February 3). The Difference Between the Internet and the World Wide Web [image obtained through YouTube video screenshot]. Retrieved September 5, 2016, from https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mc6Uy368Um8/maxresdefault.jpg

  • Mavis Beacon

    Mavis Beacon
    Word processing skills were highly prioritized when I was in elementary school. I began keyboarding in third grade using Mavis Beacon and those skills have carried with me throughout my life and career. Image Source: Encore Select Holdings, LLC. (2008, February 27). Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 18. Retrieved September 05, 2016, from https://www.amazon.com/Mavis-Beacon-Teaches-Typing-18/dp/B0014ZQMXO

  • Yahoo Messenger

    Yahoo Messenger
    I created my first Yahoo email account and began using Yahoo messenger to chat with teens in my youth group. Image Source:
    Yahoo! (2016, August 08). Yahoo! Messenger. Retrieved September 05, 2016, from http://www.techspot.com/downloads/101-yahoo-messenger.html

  • Lap Top Computer

    Lap Top Computer
    I purchased my first lap top computer when I began my undergraduate studies. I also started using Wi-Fi on the college campus. Image Source: Teardown Analysis - IBM (Lenovo) ThinkPad R60e Notebook Computer - IHS Technology. (2007, January 19). Retrieved September 05, 2016, from https://technology.ihs.com/337483/teardown-analysis-ibm-lenovo-thinkpad-r60e-notebook-computer

  • Elmo

    Elmo
    During my undergraduate studies I was introduced to Elmo Digital Visual Presenters. I now use a similar camera tool in my own classroom for displaying small texts and objects on a large projection. Image Source:
    Elmo USA. (2009, October 21). Elmo 1304 Model TT-02Rx 1.3 mp, 41.6x Zoom Teachers Tool Digital Visual Presenter, Remote. Retrieved September 5, 2016, from https://www.amazon.com/Elmo-TT-02Rx-Teachers-Digital-Presenter/dp/B002TP8Y8Y

  • Kindle eBooks

    Kindle eBooks
    I chose to study the effect of technology on the intrinsic motivation of young readers for my undergraduate senior action research project. The primary focus was on Kindle eBooks. A class set of Kindles is now available in my elementary school library. Image Source: Amazon Mobile LLC - August 4, 2016 - Teen. (2016, September 04). Amazon Kindle - Android Apps on Google Play. Retrieved September 05, 2016, from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle

  • SMART Board

    SMART Board
    My first classroom had a SMART Board and I used it with my students daily. The interactive elements helped keep my students focused and involved. Now that I am teaching in another district, I use a similar tool called a Mimio Projector. Image Source: Digital Whiteboards - Interactive Whiteboard – SMART Board. (2016). Retrieved September 05, 2016, from https://education.smarttech.com/

  • Bloomz

    Bloomz
    This year I began using the Bloomz communication app to provide information and photos from the classroom directly to parents through computers or mobile devices. Hundreds of families from my school have signed up and it is building an even stronger connection between home and school. Image Source: One App for All Your Parent Communication. (2016). Retrieved September 05, 2016, from https://www.bloomz.net/