Barbara's Technology History

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    Graduated High School

    The only technology I had used in high school was probably a calculator.
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    Entered College

    Took my first technology class from Mr. Roger Toney and didn't know how to turn on the computer. By the end of the class I could program a game!
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    Graduate Class in Writing Proposals

    I didn't realize how much this class would affect my future.
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    Technology Literacy Grant

    With the encouragement of my Vice Principal, I wrote my first grant. The proposal was awarded $150,000. The school purchased new computers and equipment for our students.
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    National Title I Distinguished School

    Use of technology and grant writing efforts added to this honor, received in San Diego, California.
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    Education First Grant

    Receipt of this $50,000 grant first brought Accelerated Reader to my school.
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    Technology Integration Specialist Grant

    This competitive grant was awarded in the amount of $200,000 and provided the school with a Technology Integration Specialist and additional technology hardware.
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    BCS Teacher Leadership Team

    I was selected by the Superintendent of Boone County Schools to serve as a charter member of this team. For my service, I received a Smartboard, data projector, document camera and flip camera, for my classroom.
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    Title I School Improvement Grants

    Competitive grants for school improvement efforts. We RECIEVED two of these grants for a total of $250,000 which helped to greatly improve our school and technology integration.
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    BCS Technology Conference

    In addition to a $500.00 paid stipend for attending this three day conference, I receive an iPad.
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    Continued Technology Use

    I happily use technology in my life and classroom on a daily basis