Karen Wright-Balbier
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I didn't grow up with a keyboard in my hand. I actually bought my first computer when I was in college. At that time, I only knew how to turn it on, type a research paper, and go to the University's Website to check email. I didn't have internet at home and only accessed it when I was at school.
The value of technology didn't dawn on me until I became a classroom teacher. I began to participate in Technology Learning Month in our District. Each year, I learned more effective ways to reach my students. They loved using technology in the classroom. Most people say I'm a very patient teacher. My patience in working with tech newbies comes from personal experience. That scared feeling turns into excitement when you just let go to click and learn. I spent 6 years in the classroom teaching 4th Grade and 1/2 a year as a technology integration teacher for K-5. I've been an Instructional Technology Specialist with EPISD since 2009. |
What I'm Up to These Days
Ed Tech Chat n Chew Podcast- we are on iTunes!
What's Appening with the EPISD TV Studio iPad Quick Tips with the EPISD TV Studio Skype Master Teacher |
MiniCast El Paso Conference Committee
Just trying to keep up with Tweets, Blogs, Books, and conversations... |
A few Places I've Presented
April 14, 2016 Jan 4, 2016 Nov 14, 2015 Nov 19, 2015 Sept 2015 Feb 3, 2015 Sept 2014 Feb 4, 2014 Nov 2, 2014
Sept 21, 2014
Sept 28, 2013 June 17-20 2013 Feb 5-8, 2013
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EPISD STREAMS Conference
STREAMing with Green Screen
SISD Technology Conference
Keynote Speaker
TNTC
Augmented Reality in the Classroom
NAECY
Give Student Illustrations a Voice
MiniCast 2015Augmented Reality in the Science Classroom
Aurasma - Create Augmented Reality in the Classroom TCEA 2015
Augment your students' reality
Technology Tools to Connect Kids with the World MiniCast 2014
Augmented Reality in the Science Classroom
Skype in the Science Classroom TCEA 14- iPad AcademyiPadtastic Vocabulary
TNT ConferenceiPadtastic Vocabulary
ABC ConferenceTechnology Integration the Right Way with iOS devices
MiniCAST El PasoCreative ideas for Educreations in Science (iPad Session)
EPISD TECH Fest
Where to Begin Ed Tech Talk
Digital Story Telling Workshop TCEA 2013
Broadcasting in the Classroom
K-2 iPad Goodies Digital Scavenger Hunts with iOS Devices |