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M C. E C. Transition Using Technology. Military Child Education Coalition 11 th Annual Conference – Philadelphia 2009 Juanita.Harvin@africom.mil. “Global Transition Resources…… with a Techie Touch”. FOCUS Various Transitions and phases
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M C E C Transition Using Technology Military Child Education Coalition11th Annual Conference – Philadelphia 2009 Juanita.Harvin@africom.mil
“Global Transition Resources…… with a Techie Touch” FOCUS • Various Transitions and phases • How to assess your needs to succeed in a transition • Incorporating all stakeholders & resources • Variety of choices or tools • Exploring today’s ELECTRONICS (Twitter, Facebook, chat, Skype, Voip, Palm’s-iphone, Webinar, and more) • Sponsorship Programs / Student 2 Student • FREE STUFF
Web Searching Techniques + Resources Capturing • Google / Yahoo / About.com / Wikipedia • People searching http://www.zabasearch.com/ • Community Updates | Milcom Channels | Private Organizations • Volunteer Recruitment / Ownership / Students • IN Processing / ACS / Local Newspaper
WEBSITES: • Explore & Register www.schoolquest.org • Utilize Family Education network • Explore scholarships at www.fastweb.com • Positive Change of School web sites (Soar-online.org) • Explore www.planningforlifeafterhighschool.info • Use tools at www.militarystudent.com ; http://www.finaid.org/military/ ; • militaryk12partners.dodea.edu/ and other Dodds resources
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS • Electronic EVERYTHING • BACKUPS – Online, CD’s , Data Sticks • Web site – Downloads • ON THE ROAD – www.evite.comwww.printquick.com • GRAPHICS/ PHOTOS / LOGOSwww.printroom.comwww.flickr.com • Public Relations – TV/Radio • PAPER BACKUPS
Juanita E. HarvinEducational Liaison Specialist US AFRICA COMMANDStuttgart, GermanyJuanita.Harvin@africom.mil (011-49) 711-729-2340 harvinj@twitter.com MOTTOS: • “You cannot teach what you don’t know. You cannot give energy if you’re not on fire inside.” Jesse Jackson” • “Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do the most are the things you will do the best.” Marva Collins