Inside a Cyber Studio: Brian McKee

Due to the popular response I've decided to issue two columns a week instead of one. I will post one at the beginning (monday/tuesday) of the week and then one at the end (friday). Otherwise, it would just take to long to get through all of them.
Keep in mind the questions might change from time to time (especially as technology changes), and I'm looking to provide other formats as well (audio/video).

I hope you all find this to be a fun/exciting journey as we get to learn a bit more about each other and why we love technology & education.

Brian McKee
blog: http://ppsblogs.net/brianmckee/

1. Where do you live? Portsmouth, VA
2. How long have you been working w/ technology/education? 10 years
3. What OS/platform do you use for your work? Windows
4. What is your favorite Web 2.0/21st Century tool and why? Big Huge Labs: many teachers have concerns about integrating technology in an intense high accountability atmosphere. Bighugelabs.com permits simple and easy technology integration in a tight schedule.
5. What is the biggest misconception about technology? Drill-and-kill sites are technology integration; productivity seems to be shunned because "I don't have time to do it."
6. What are the biggest hurdles you face as a technology educator? Classroom teachers can be territorial. Another adult in the room: why are you here? The new teachers, however, understand collaboration much better.
7. What has been your biggest success in technology integration? Demonstrating to teachers how giving troubled students leadership roles in technology projects can give them a sense of accomplishment and purpose in coming to school.
8. What has been your biggest setback in technology integration? Working with older generation teachers who fear that it's taking over their comfort level.
9. Who/what has been your biggest inspiration in technology/education? Our supervisor/director: she supports all our strategies and ideas!
10. Where do you see technology integration heading in the future? It will become a standard and not a choice. Example: handwriting is now being thrown to the wayside since keyboarding/technology has become the "norm".

Fun

1. What is your favorite book? Anything by David McCullough
2. What is your favorite movie? It's a Wonderful Life

Next on Cyber Studio: Teryl Magee