Hello,
I’m Cheri Toledo, Associate Professor in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in Education Technology at Illinois State University.
I am a ardent user of Web 2.0 tools and pass them on to my students and colleagues. I focus my research on distance learning and teaching and integrating technology into teacher education. I am also a Women of Web 3.0 co-host. You can visit my wiki at http://edtechdoc.wikispaces.com.
I have a very diverse background: K-12 teacher (P.E., English, math, science, psychology); K-12 coach (volleyball, basketball, softball); college volleyball coach (Stephen F. Austin, U of Wyoming, Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University); marriage, family and child counselor; academic counselor, academic dean; college teacher and university professor.
My goal is to discuss important (and sometimes not so important) issues – feel free to add your thoughts to make this a discussion.
Cheri-
I stumbled across your site because I am looking to require my 8th graders to have a gmail account. I am having some resistance from administration, although they are willing to let me try. I was interested in your post about creating the student accounts by adding their name to my existing account. I posted a question there, but realized that it was from 2007 so thought that you may not see it:) Do you have any tips on this process? Do you have examples of letters to parents? Looking for any help in making this process go smoothly.
Thanks,
Lil