Why Transformational Teaching with Tech?

Welcome to my blog! I have had "start blog" on my to-do list for at least a year (really I am not joking...wish I was!). I am not a procrastinator, so I am not sure what took so long but regardless...I am here now! One of my goals for 2014 is to contribute to the Internet as much as I consume great Internet information. This is a philosophy I try to instill in the teachers and students I work with, so I better practice what I preach. I am very excited to finally get started and have a lot of information to share - I already have about 20 post ideas in my notes!

A Little Bit About Me
My name is Lindy Hockenbary, and I live in Bozeman, MT. I am the owner and technology integration coach at InTECHgrated Professional Development. The main goal of my job is to help teachers use technology to enhance student learning. I am currently in the master's degree in educational technology program at Boise State University. I will add an "about me" page with more information.

Other methods to connect with me
This blog isn't the only way I share information. I am also very active on twitter - @lindyhockenbary

And my website: http://www.intechgratedpd.org

My master's degree learning log/blog: http://lindyedtech.blogspot.com/ (this is my blog/learning log for my master's degree work. I am not sure what it will end up looking like but am sure it will have some great information!)

Why Transformational Teaching with Tech?
I contemplated the title of this blog for a while. I didn't want it to completely focus on technology, yet I am a technology integration specialist. However, I believe that the teachers I work with would tell you that I also believe in the philosophy "take it out when you need it, put it away when you don't." But... then I kept getting stuck on this quote:




This quote has been floating around Twitter for a while now. It makes you realize the truth: technology lets us do things that we have never been able to do before... things that were unimaginable even five years ago. What does that mean for teachers? We can help students learn in new, transformational ways. Therefore, my question becomes: why are we still teaching kids the same way my grandparents were taught? Thus creates the focus of my blog! Technology is not the only instructional tool, but we can not ignore the truly transformational learning that can occur in the classroom as a result of effective technology integration. Plus, like I said, I AM a technology integration specialist and this is my strength (and job) :)

What To Expect
This blog will be MOSTLY focused on technology integration - pedagogy, integration ideas, tools, tips, and more! If you are in the field of education I believe you will find this blog informative, helpful, intriguing, interesting, and TRANSFORMATIONAL!

PS - Spell check keeps informing me that transformational is not a word... however, if you know me you know I like to make up words, so the title of this blog fits me even more!