DIGITAL TOOLS FOR DIGITAL STUDENTS
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 | 3:30 | SEC 244-245

IRTS is sponsoring a visit by Janet Hill, K-20 Education Development Executive for Apple Computer. She will be here on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.

She will present “ Digital Tools for Digital Students”to both students and faculty at 3:30 PM in SEC 244-245. While all students will benefit from this presentation it can be especially relevant for those soon to student teach. Encourage your students to attend this presentation.

” Today’s students learn in different ways than previous generations, consequently they require a different set of learning tools.  Teachers around the world are using iLife, iSight, and iPods to enliven lessons, meet instructional standards, and guide their students toward more productive futures. Whether students are making visual records of science experiments, poetry photo books, producing historical documentaries, original music, art portfolios, or creating digital stories, with iLife, every subject comes to life. How can one convert text to a sound file for your iPod or Mac so your students can listen & learn?  How can one record directly to your iPod or Mac?  How can your students Podcast? How can your students connect with others around the country or around the world to collaborate on educational projects? Come and Learn about the best student projects from around the world.”

About Janet Hill

She has taught at every grade level from Middle School to Graduate School.  Formerly a Science, Math and Gifted instructor, she enjoys a solid curriculum and instruction background. She has visited schools in 49 out of 50 states and has worked with educators from six countries while working for Apple Computer. She has keynoted on MacMania Cruises with Steve Wozniak, David Pogue and Leo LaPorte.  She has keynoted at numerous state and national conferences.

Janet received her undergraduate education degree from the Baker University where she majored in Biology, Mathematics and Education. She holds Masters of Science Degrees in Biology, Instructional Technology and Gifted Education. In her spare time she enjoys traveling to tropical rain forest regions in South America in search of wildlife and is an avid ornithologist.