Ian+Batstone

Ian Batstone

Torrance Adult School

TIMAC Application:[|IanBatstoneTIMACapp.pdf]

Administrator's focus:
As a TIMAC mentor, we would like to see Ian focus on taking technology integration a step beyond our past focus of basic technology use. Over the years, our school has done a good job of providing access to technology resources and tools, as well as training our teachers and students on the mechanics of their use. However, we have been less successful in providing ongoing instructional design support for our teachers. Our goal with Ian is for him to focus on teaching and learning strategies using technology, with the intention of sharing that knowledge and experience with his colleagues. We want our teachers to understand the "why" of using technology to enhance instruction, in addition to the "how”. We would like for him to be able to help teachers discern the most appropriate tools and resources to help achieve their instructional objectives. At our school, he will be supported by our EL Civics Lead Teacher, who has more than 15 years of experience in instructional design.

http://technolesson.weebly.com/ - Shared Lesson Plans http://iansenglish.blogspot.com/

Ian's focus: To get away from my wife and kids for a few hours (just kidding, I love them very much). But there's a little truth behind every joke they say... ...and of course I am excited about learning, and doing some lesson planning and getting some more tools for myself and fellow teachers, and all that good stuff.

Interesting things about me: I was a missionary kid in Ghana for 3 years. I used to program BASIC computer games for fun as a 14 year old. I taught high school and junior high history for 4 years in Compton.

CCAE (something something Adult Ed.)

__**Notes Jan 1/21/11**__

__**-**__Report on goals for April. Bring something you did. -Administrators invited. CD consultants. 3 meetings online. - "jing" project for ...short tutorial creation. Vocabulary & Spelling City VOA-voice of america -

__**Notes May 12th**__ Creating a facebook page. Post regularly news, about classes, current catalog, -run contests,

TED Ideas worth spreading in 18 minutes. Page-original platform Group-on a page.

Motorolla atrix AD smart phone android based phone recommended-turns into a computer Can run a presentation with your phone.

Internet Safety. https://sites.google.com/a/ tastusd.org/elcivics-tas/

Sharon's weebly: Password: spring www.vesl.weebly.com