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Empowering Education Through Technology: Kaci Vander Vorst's MSET Journey

Discover Kaci Vander Vorst's educational journey, blending technology with teaching. With a BA in Spanish and a minor in Math, Kaci is completing her MS in Educational Technology. For the past eight years at Eureka School District, she has taught math and Spanish while actively participating in coaching and technology committees. Kaci’s philosophy emphasizes the importance of life-long learning, leadership, and integrating technology into the classroom. Explore her achievements in educational technology, classroom integration, and her commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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Empowering Education Through Technology: Kaci Vander Vorst's MSET Journey

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  1. http://kv023.k12.sd.us/Portfolio/Introduction.htm MSET Portfolio PresentationKaci Vander Vorst

  2. About Me… • My Family-Jeremy (7 years), Amree (2), and ? • 3 sisters in education—2 of whom completed MSET program • BA in Spanish with a minor in Math with teaching endorsement-SDSU • Completing my MS in Educational Technology with specializations in technology systems and K-12 Educational Technology

  3. About Me… • Employment • Eureka School District- starting 8th year • Have taught math for 7 years—Spanish for 6 years • Coaching • Technology committee member • Technology “helper” • Future possibility?

  4. Philosophy of Education and Technology • Change! • Life-long learners • Application • 21st century skills • Relate to students! • Leadership

  5. Themes of my MSET journey • Integrating Classroom Technology • Gaining Technology Skills • Leadership in Educational Technology

  6. Integrating Classroom Technology • Integrating educational tools and products • Bringing in Multimedia to lessons • Concept Maps and #2 • Using Web resources • -Wikispace • Educational software

  7. Integrating Classroom Technology • Changing teaching and learning practices and processes • Going 1-to-1 • Being more of a facilitator • Daily use of technology

  8. Gaining Technology Skills • Network and Hardware Knowledge • Provided confidence in repairing computers • Able to assist school with network problems • Able to provide assistance with hardware updates and repairs

  9. Gaining Technology Skills • Programming • Aware of computer language • Can use scripts to create other web pages • Use to create quizzes and review exercises • Makes me really appreciate those that have went into the computer programming area!

  10. Gaining Technology Skills • Troubleshooting • Aware of file extension names • Hyperlinking issues • Computer errors/network errors

  11. Leadership in Educational Technology • Technology Plan • Committee • Group Work • Mentor Teacher • Wikispace • Windows Movie Maker • Evaluation of Technology Use • Surveys • Professional Development

  12. Reflections • Challenges • Accomplishments • Benefits • Opportunities for the future

  13. Thank You! • DSU administration • MSET professors • My Advisor • My family and friends • My school

  14. Questions?

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