Cary+Harrod +- +Forest+Hills

===**//Hi! Welcome to Powerful Learning Practices! (PLP) My name is Cary Harrod. I live in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. I have been happily married for 13 years to Bill, who works full time as a banker and even more full time as my biggest champion. We have a 12 year old son, Liam, who inspires me to keep searching for ways to more fully engage young learners. I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with my family/friends and learning. //**===


===**// After spending 19 years in the elementary classroom, I am enjoying my fourth year as the District Technology Specialist. One of my primary responsibilities is leading a group of more than 100 teachers, grades K-12, in a technology project for our district. Each teacher has been given a tablet pc, projector and speakers. Along with learning about these amazing technologies, we are exploring the ways in which web 2.0 applications can support and enhance teaching and learning. //**===


===**// This is my second year as a fellow for PLP. Simply stated, my experience with PLP has been transformational, both personally and professionally. The power of PLP is the opportunity it affords participants to immerse themselves in a 21st Century learning environment, thus bringing clarity to the vision of what learning might look like in this Century. I now have a robust learning network of people who serve as my any time/anywhere personal professional development. Through this experience, I have gained a solid understanding of how technology can be authentically connected to content and pedagogy, resulting in deeper, more engaged learning. //**===


===**// I am sincerely looking forward to working with all members of this cohort. It will undoubtedly be a year of tremendous growth. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you! //**===

**// Skype: cary.harrod //**
===**// Delicious: charrod //**===