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Hello everyone.  Welcome to my newest blog called Lateral Entry Technology.  My name is Larry Hewett and I am high school AIG Specialist and Instructional Technology Facilitator for Columbus County Schools. I was very excited when asked about doing this professional development for two reasons.  First, of all, I absolutely love technology.  I have two PCs, two iPads, two laptops and a smartphone.  What can I say other than I like to stay in touch and informed.  The second reason that I was excited about doing this PD is because I came on board with Columbus County Schools through lateral entry also.  And this was almost 23 years ago.  Lateral entry does work.  I'm proud of all of you for making the decision to become educators. If I can ever assist you in any way, feel free to contact me at lhewett@columbus.k12.nc.us or lhewett1@yahoo.com  .  

This blog or course will consist of enough lessons to allow you to receive the required number of CEUs of technology credit. Each lesson will have an assignment or two that you will be expected to complete.  Upon completion you will email me the assignment so I can check it.  You will either receive credit for it or will be asked to redo it if it is not correct.  I will keep a record of your completed assignments.  I suggest that you keep a record also. Most of the lessons will pertain to FREE online tools that I have found to be very valuable in the classroom. I consider technology to be one of the greatest educational tools to enhance learning.  This is why it is so important to integrate it into your classroom and curriculum.  WORD OF WARNING: Technology is wonderful when it works!  But it can also be a major pain when it doesn't and this will eventually happen.  So be prepared for alternate lessons.  

That's about it.  I hope you all enjoy our time together.  So let's get started with your first lesson.

Larry