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Mrs. Cristina Thompson
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cristinathompson@johnston.k12.nc.us
West View Elementary
Class Information:
Room Number: Computer Lab 12
Students per Class: 936
Class Description:
Students attend my class on a weekly rotation. All the students in the school are instructed by me in the use of technology to conduct research, effectively communicate through various forms, and create multimedia projects or reports. I enhance the learning at my school by allowing students to explore science and social studies topics being discussed in their other classrooms. Students must read from various texts, listen to podcasts, or watch video clips about curriculum concepts. Then, they are instructed on using related information to create their own podcasts, multimedia projects, reports, or videos.
Position:
Technology Teacher
Needs:
We need webcameras to improve our video creations. Also, we need digital cameras to allow students to capture observations during science experiments and interactions with animal habitats, which will allow them to improve their forum posts and digital journals.
My Philosophy:
Students learn best by creating projects or communicating through email, forums, and journaling about things they are learning and discovering. Students need to be able to share, apply, and evaluate the things they and classmates are learning.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching for 13 years. I have my professional license in Elementary Education, Academically Gifted Education, Computer Education, and Instructional Tech Spec. Computers. I have taught as a classroom teacher in 3rd grade and 5th grade. I have been the technology facilitator for the school and the technology teacher for the students for the past 5 years.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Florida. Master of Arts in Education: Instructional Technology Education from East Carolina University.
Activities:
I do trouble shooting of technical issues at the school. I am chair of the Media and Technology Committee. I am a coach at my school's Running Club. I create videos and update information for West View as the webmaster and head webpage administrator for the school. I participate and facilitate the use of technical equipment used for PTA Family Nights or school events.
Favorite Books:
Dr. Seuss books are great for many curriculum areas.
Favorite Quotes:
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." Albert Einstein. "I'm a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they're interested in." Bill Gates
Interests:
Physical fitness activities and healthy living ideas that I can participate in and encourage my students to do. Researching ways for students to create multimedia projects for the curriculum.
Employment History:
Johnston County Schools for 10 years and current. Wake County Schools for 3 years prior.
Percent of Students are:
     Special Needs: 20 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 70 %
     Hispanic: 11 %
     African American: 8 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 1 %
Average number of students in class:: 22 students
Number of students I teach:: 939 students