Technology for Classroom Practitioners
An interdistrict project funded by the TLCF

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Linda Englis

I am an American History teacher of eighth grade students who are an incredible mixture of personality and hormones. Even though we are generationally decades apart, my students and I actually do have some things in common. We are highly motivated by bells and whistles. So, Multimedia technology has become my new best friend. My days of teacher lectures are becoming a faint memory in the distant mist. Dull eyes, slumping figures, and "Why do we have to learn this stuff, anyway?" are NOT high on my list of responses when I am teaching about the rich history of America's heritage. I want to see sparkle and shine.

I love to engage students in activities which empower and inspire. BUT, I am not as technologically equipped as I need to be in order to maintain their sparkle and shine which delicately hinges on their success.

I want my students to enjoy success. I want them to be successful in attaining and retaining knowledge and understanding. I want them to be successful at producing and presenting quality products. I want their self-esteem to soar as a result of what they have learned of their ability to accept and challenge themselves beyond my expectations.

Multimedia is a powerful tool. I want to capitalize on the many positive growth experiences it can provide. The more capable and self-assured I become in computer technology, the more valuable my skills will be toward promoting student success.