I have created a grade book and attached it under Simple Grade book on my website at:

http://sites.google.com/site/ashleytysonseducationportfolio/

This will help students and parents stay updated on their work and progress in the class. If any concerns or questions arise about assignment scores or grades, feel free to contact me.

The Story of Ashley Tyson

Click this link https://mydrive.byuh.edu/Students/ashleylt/teacher.m4v?uniq=4yvqvv
to view a video introducing myself to my students and their parents.

Tech in class

Well, first I think that it is very important for kids in today's society to have access to technology in the classroom setting. The world seems to revolve around technology, networking, and competence in technology. Many students ahve access to technology in their homes, and when using this same technology in the classroom, they will hopefully leran responsibility and accountability through using it. I am actually teaching tomorrow at Castle High School using a power point presentation. This technique can be taught to the students for doing their own presentations eventually, and in today's business world especially, this is an important skill to have. I hope to use technology in my classroom to help with research and presentations. as a social studies teacher, having access to technology in the classroom will make it easier for the students to location and use reasearch that they would not be able to access otherwise. I never used technology much in the classroom growing up, until more recent years in college. Until recently I only used a computer for my basic needs--writing papers, checking email, etc. As I learn more about the many things we can do with technology in the classroom, the more excited I get about it. How incredible will it be to someday have access to webcam another classroom in another part of the world, to have students work on a project together with those students. Not only would that allow students to learn the material, but allow them to experience working with others interculturally and internationally! What better way to connect people throughout the world!

click link below for my first podcast:

https://mydrive.byuh.edu/Students/ashleylt/public/ashley-first%20podcast.m4a?uniq=4ucox0