Stacy Bodin

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"To teach is to touch lives forever."

My Presentation

Dozier's "Sea of iPad Resources!

Christmas Tech Projects and more!

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Vermilion Parish Curriculum Site!

"Footnotes of a Retired Teckie Teacher" Blog!

Hurricane IKE, Katrina & Rita

Journey of Hope: Read the true story of my nephew's rabbit Bugs, who survived Hurricane Katrina and 7 feet of water for 42 days.
Family Hurricane Katrina and Rita Photos and more Hurricanes. More Hurricane Rita Photos here!

My Thoughts on Classroom Technology

Born with a moderate hearing loss, I have always been at a disadvantage by society’s terms of hearing. Fitted with hearing aids at the age of thirty years old, I made a conscious effort to use my disability as an advantage in my classroom. Without a doubt, I know in my heart, that my hearing impairment has affected “who” I am as a teacher. During the first three decades of my life, I lived with only half of my hearing. Despite the help of my hearing aids during the past thirteen years, struggling with the simple task of hearing every day sounds in the world is and will always be a part of my life. While most can just “listen” and learn, there was never a time in my life in which I could depend solely on my hearing abilities.

As my struggles intensified, I was able to realize the importance of “hands on activities” and the implementation of multi sensory methods to stimulate student learning. Through the assistance of technology based programs, I have been able to successfully enhance lessons by connecting concepts through the use of visual aids. In essence, I feel that just as my “hearing aids” are tools which have helped compensate for my hearing loss, I believe computers are tools which help students meet individual academic needs and challenges. Whether it be with academically strong students or those experiencing learning problems, I have seen technology help all of my children rise to meet personal challenges. Read entire article. (Blog Version) See past student tech work!

Our Dozier technology committee is interested in donations for upgraded computers, mobile labs, Promethean Boards, Activotes (or Activexpressions) and software for intervention and centers. If you are interested in donating money or items and would like a copy of our technology proposal mailed to you (or your company) email us or call the office @ 337-937-6915. We would need your name (or your company's name), address, phone number and a contact email address. Any help would be greatly appreciated !Interested in helping us purchase technology items? You can email us or call the office @ 337-937-6915.

"Digesting a Story" Magazine Article

Read my "Digesting a Story" Unit Magazine Article published in ISTE's May Issue of L & L Technology Magazine. Also see my 2009 NECC and LACUE presentation "Raising the Bar: Differentiated Learning"

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I retired from classroom teaching September 4, 2007, however I will continue to assist with technology in the parish.

"Life isn't the daily twists and turns which seemingly engulf lives, but instead it lies in the choices made in driving those curves during the journey."

Stacy Bodin