Computer

Technology

Collaboration – Communication Creativity – Critical Thinking

Ms.

JaimeAnn

Hopton

CFIS

2012-2013

Who…• BA in Business Administration: Marketing • Multiple Subject credential – Business supplemental, Math

supplemental, Technology supplemental • Single Subject credential – Language Arts and Physical Education• Masters in Educational Leadership • Administrative Services credential

• Team Leader for A-track Non-IB • Webmaster –CFIS site, Facebook, Twitter • Manager – iPad project

Focus on…• Foundational skills for a lifetime of learning and success in the workplace • Cyber safety, cyber citizenship, ethics in technology, the history of the

computer, computer hardware and software basics, internet search and evaluation of sources, MS Office suite, digital photography, sound editing and more!

• The 4 C’s –• Collaboration

• Class glossary, class Wiki, group projects with Socratic seminar • Communication

• Email, discussion boards and forum posts • Creativity

• Design, color, images, placement, choice• Critical Thinking

• Reflection, prediction, problem-solving, persuasion

How we learn…• iPads and apps • Reading, listening and speaking• Guided notes, Powerpoints, and Prezis• Direct instruction • Video clips and BrainPops• Group projects• Homework – Reflections and predictions • Comprehension checks, critical thinking exercises,

communication and collaboration

Hardware/Software…

• iPad 2 with OS 5.1.1• HP desktop computer with peripherals • HP laptop computer with peripherals

• Windows XP/Windows 7 • MS Office 2010 • Web 2.0 • Moodle – Learning Management System

Contact info…• jhopton@cnusd.k12.ca.us• 951.736.3321 extension 37134• 7th period Conference • www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cfis• www.facebook.com/cfisfalcons• @cfisfalcons