Sarah Falkoff
Education Doctoral Student
Division of Teaching & Learning
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Sarah Falkoff is a full time science teacher at Clayton High School. She teaches chemistry and a general science course entitled "Systems in Science." Clayton is a physics-first school meaning physics is taught to freshmen using the modeling approach. Then students go on to chemistry sophomore year and biology junior year. In addition to being a teacher, Sarah is the faculty sponsor of the CHS Community Service Club. She is also a member of multiple committees/groups at the school and district level. She is also the student coordinator for the STARS program based at UM-St. Louis. Sarah is an Ed.D student working on her educational technology certification through the CISTL cadre of teachers in joint partnership with Washington University and UM-St. Louis. In her free time, she loves to read, dance, sing, and spend time with her husband, friends, and family. She lives in St. Louis, MO with her husband and their two cats.

The Pulse SmartPen

There are so many options for technology in the classroom in our society.   Since technology is constantly changing, companies are coming out with newer technology all of the time.   From new SMART software to using Web 2.0 in the classroom, all of the technology is being used to move education forward.   If students have many options and avenues to collaborate, find information, and ask questions of students and staff, it will really teach them more than content.  This will also help move them toward furthering their social skills both in person and online.  Towards the end…

How the iPod Touch is useful both in and outside of the classroom

The is a fabulous way to incorporate Web 2.0 into the classroom in a safe, user friendly, and economical way. The iPod Touch is similar to an iPod in that it can play on demand music, movies, TV shows, etc. However this is a powerful tool to connect the user to fun, knowledge, people, organizations, stores and so much more. Since it works on any wireless network connection, the iPod Touch really can provide knowledge and socialization at the user’s fingertips. It has a touch screen that is easy to navigate for any level of technology user. These great applications…