Applied Technology Online

Hello, I’m Mr. Eldred and I teach Applied Technology at Three Fires Middle School, part of Howell Public Schools in Howell, MI. I graduated from Central Michigan University in June of 2002 with a B.S. in Education for K-12 Industrial Ed. I began teaching the following fall at Three Fires in Howell. Currently, I am working on my Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Western Michigan University. In addition to my regular duties as teacher, I help with the musical productions, Oklahoma, 42nd Street, Crazy for You, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. I was producer for Millie and that put my considerable communication and organization skill to the test. I’m also the Producer of the morning news broadcast at Three Fires.

I live in Howell with my wife and two children. In my spare time I like to play guitar in a band and watch science fiction movies and TV shows.

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QUALIFICATIONS
I am a dedicated and ambitious person with a good fundamental knowledge and experience in classroom teaching, instructional design, web site development, and educational technology.

EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI – Aug 03 to Present
I have completed 24 graduate credits toward a Masters of Educational Technology. This is an online graduate program that focuses on Educational Technology Leadership.

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI – Jan 1997 to June 2002
Major and Minor in Industrial Education, B.S. in Secondary Education. Under the guidance of CMU professors and mentoring teachers, I learned the art and science of education. I also worked as a lab assistant in the Graphic Arts and Printing Lab for three semesters.

The Recording Workshop, Chillecothe, OH Sep 1994 to Oct 1994
I gained intensive experience in audio production, non-linear editing and audio for video production.

JOB EXPERIENCE
Howell Public Schools, Howell, MI – August 2002 to Present
I teach Applied Technology at Three Fires Middle School. In this position, I have developed many facets of the program myself, and put parts of the curriculum online. Students can go to the “Online Classroom” to read class news and do assignments from home. In addition to my regular duties, I supervise the student-run morning announcements, a live television broadcast that the entire school watches. I have also had the pleasure of working on the three musicals the school has produced. With my interest in technology, I have also had the pleasure of preparing and presenting technology related professional development. For example, at the beginning of this school year, I train the staff of two middle schools on how to use WebGrader, an online standards based grade management system.

AWARDS
Letter Commendation from State Superintendent.
As result of another collaboration, another colleague and I received a letter from State Superintendent congratulating us on the success of C.A.M.P. (Communication Art & Media Production)

2006 Microsoft U.S. Innovative Teachers Forum, Redmond, WA, Sept. 21st & 22nd a colleague and I where recognized for our collaboration on Project: HOUSE.

Howell Public Schools Award of Excellence, the board recognized my contributions to the learning community on four separate occasions in five years of teaching.

AFFILIATIONS
National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)

Letter of Commendation

Letter of Recommendation

PDF of Resume

Individual Development Plan

Goal One
ο To provide sound classroom management that is conducive to learning.
ο Create a positive and safe environment in which students can learn about technology.
ο Continue refinement of the 7th and 8th grade curriculum to include career awareness activities that highlight Career Pathways.

Action Plan / Implementation Strategy
Post rules, discipline and reward procedure in my classroom areas so that students will know what expected behavior is.

Develop safety procedures for tools that are to be posted on each machine. Develop a safety test that students will take and pass in order to qualify for machine use.

Create and use instructional material and presentations designed to educate and assist the students during their course work.

Develop instructional media in the following areas of course work:

• CO2 Cars
• Machine Safety
• Wood Working
• Career Awareness

Study and evaluate the work that Steve Miklos did in a unit on rocketry at HWMS to see if it is something TFMS should be doing.

Administrative Support
Continue to facilitate additional non-instructional time in the class for the development of instructional media.

Goal Two
My professional development goal is to fulfill the requirements for tenure and professional teaching certification. I have chosen a graduate program from Western Michigan University. I started work on a Masters of Arts in Educational Technology this summer.

Action Plan / Implementation Strategy
Log in the required amount of Professional Development time for professional certification. I have already logged most of the professional development time that I require to reach this goal.

Continue Graduate work this spring and summer.

Maintain my membership in the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) and attend the yearly state conference to be held in Grand Rapids, MI.

Administrative Support
Continue to offer opportunities for Professional Development.

Professional Development Activities

2008
MACUL

2007
Western Michigan University, EDT 6460 “Online Classes”, Online for 3 credit hours.

MACUL, March 15th and 16th, 7 hours of sessions over two days.

2006

Microsoft Innovative Teachers Forum
This was a day and a half forum on the Microsoft Campus in September.

Western Michigan University, EDT 6480 “Professional Development for Educational Technology”, Online, 3 credit hours.

2005
Western Michigan University, EDT 5420 “Teaching with Technology” (Instructional Design), Online, 3 credit hours.

2004
I took an online class from Western Michigan University toward a Master Degree. “Telecommunications for Teaching and Learning” (3 credits)

National Tech Prep Network Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I had approximately 11 hours of workshop time over a three day conference.