Hello--my name is Tai Steeb and I live in Arlington, VA. I moved to
this area from Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born and raised, when I was
offered a job to teach kindergarten. I am beginning my third year at
this school and love working with young students. I am currently
pursuing a master's of teaching and learning with a focus in educational
technology and online education. In the classroom, I have developed a
love for using technology in the classroom and am very excited to be a
part of this degree program through Liberty University.
I really enjoy using technology both personally and in the
classroom. I use it to keep in touch with friends from high school and
my undergraduate studies. I have made some videos using Windows Movie
Maker and iMovie for both personal and professional use. I browse the
Internet for teaching ideas and often find great ones to use in the
classroom. I use SMART Technologies with my students--from presentations
to programs that allow my students to sync their netbooks with my
computer. I also like using Kidspiration so my students can use pictures
and stamps to display their ideas. I love using Bookflix (by Grolier)
and BrainPopJr with my students as well.
In my spare time, I really like reading, tap dancing, and
exploring the museums and monuments of the Washington, D. C. metro area.
There are so many things to do in this area—it is a lot of fun! Being
from Pittsburgh, I bleed black and gold and am extremely proud of the
Pirates this season, and am ready for the football and hockey seasons to
get underway!
I am looking forward to getting to know others in this class!
