SPRING BREAK IS NEAR!!!

Here's hoping that your Spring Break is a safe and refreshing experience.   For Technology work to assist students in getting ahead, see my Homework page.

I have returned to St. Vivian School for the 2007-2008 school year, previously teaching here in 2005-2006. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Education with teacher certification for secondary education from the University of Cincinnati.  Beginning while working in Information Technology (IT) for the University's computing center, I taught introductory computer classes and advanced computer programming languages in the then College of Evening and Continuing Education for over fifteen years.  Over the course of my IT career, I have worked for some of Cincinnati's largest employers, for federal, state and local governments as well as the public sector.  In addition, I  am currently in my third year as a Media Bridges Board of Trustees member.  From 2002 through 2004, I served on the Advisory Board of the Information Systems Department in the College of Business of Northern Kentucky University.

I am a golf enthusistist, an avid reader and movie buff. I also enjoy writing.  My favorite TV shows are CSI (not Miami or NY), Survivor, Heroes, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, Big Brother and Numbers--not necessarily in that order.

TECHNOLOGY AWARD

As you know, Computer/Technology does not appear on students' grade report at St. Vivian School.  To provide some incentative for studying Technology, I am re-establishing a technology award.  As Technology appears on students' report cards when they reach the 9th grade, the Technology award will be limited to 7th and 8th graders.

I will evaluate selected assignments completed by 7th and 8th graders.  The student with the highest passing grade average for these assignments will receive a gift certificate of nominal value as well as an award certificate.

7th Grade

Seventh graders should review the following website section to prepare for a Technology Award-eligible test on their return from Spring Break:

www.intel.com/education/journey/index.htm

Intro to Computers

Microprocessors

8th Grade

Eighth graders should review the following website section to prepare for a Technology Award-eligible test on their return from Spring Break:

doit.ort.org

Hardware, Software and Information Representation

Archdiocese of Cincinnati Guidelines for the Implementation of ISTE and Ohio Technology Standards and Competencies 2004-2007 

Special Computer Lab Presentations

Large or special computer lab presentations are available from the above link.

Computer Lab Resources

Computer History Museum

ORT's Information Technology Foundation Course

The Journey Inside

MY WISH LIST

I wish the school had 8 more Canon ZR200 video cameras.

I wish I had a really nice backup system on our server.

I wish I'd make a hole-in-one.

Bill Gates--could I possibly get about 6 millions dollars to buy new computer equipmen!!!