Dr. Christie's Site

Dr. Christie's site is an all-inclusive site that can be used by a teacher in any area. It is useful to the teacher in their planning and to the student in their learning. The extensive resources, links, and examples are given to be a tool in learning and utilizing how to efficiently and effectively use technology in the classroom and out of the classroom.

At the site, one will find classes, workshops, GPS information, how to search and use the internet, web design, and many other areas. As a teacher, the drop down selections provide a wealth of information, podcasts, and powerpoints that explain things like constructivism, how to write IEPs, and other valuable information.

Some specifice information provided are digital media and photography, electronic portfolios, emerging technologies, instant messaging, internet safety, online researching, and web development. These offer students many opportunities to enhance their learning and understand how new technology can be used in the classroom. It explains the advantages of internet learning and the disadvantage and dangers of internet use. It gives effective ways teachers can incorporate these tools in their classrooms.

Today's youth are growing up in a world unlike any other. There are so many things at their fingertips that can be a great advantage in the classroom if used in the proper way. This site enables a teacher to teach in ways that the generation of technology users and electronic game users can learn and understand.