Elementary Technology

Education

Auburn University, 1980: BS Elementary Education
Mississippi State University, 1996: MA Instructional Technology
Mississippi State University, 1998: Ed.S. Instructional Technology

AWARDS

MPSEA Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2006-2007
Rotary Teacher Recognition 2002
Nell Moore Faculty Award, 2000-2001
Wal-Mart Regional Teacher of the Year, 1998

Experience

At Starkville Academy since 1996

Elementary Computer Curriculum

Philosophy

Philosophy
The Philosophy for technology classes in grades K-6 is three-fold. First, to partner with classroom teachers, integrating technology (as per national technology standards) with their classroom curriculum. Second, to give the students a well rounded introduction to as many different application programs as possible (multimedia, programming, spreadsheet, word-processing). Third, to train and prepare students for high school research papers in the areas of keyboarding skills, internet research skills, and word processing skills. With only 40 minutes per week with each class, computer class time will be a “hands on” learning experience.
Keyboarding instruction is begun in grade three and continues throughout grade six. Typing Time (by South-Western) is a keyboarding program that consists of a tutorial, reinforcement activities, educational games, and a word processor. All these components are combined in one comprehensive package that will help students master the basic keyboarding skills. One-half of the class period is dedicated to keyboarding.
Blocks of time are available for all elementary teachers to bring their classes into the computer lab for additional research or enrichment activities. All third through sixth graders are taught safe internet searching skills.

Elementary Scope and Sequence