Inside a Cyber Studio: Katie Morrow

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.

Katie Morrow
blog: http://teach42morrow.blogspot.com/

1. Where do you live? O'Neill/NE/US
2. How long have you been working w/ technology/education? 14 yrs
3. What OS/platform do you use for your work? Mac
4. What is your favorite Web 2.0/21st Century toll and why? iChat- Communication and Collaboration- Connects me to my PLN and the rest of the world- saves me from isolation and endangerment of not learning and growing.
   
5. What is the biggest misconception about technology? It is merely a distraction. A toy. A video game.
   
6. What are the biggest hurdles you face as a technology educator? Stagnant curriculum and assessment requirements,etc.
   
7. What has been your biggest success in technology integration? Reaching and connecting with kids of all levels, all backgrounds, and allowing them to discover talents and share them with the world.
8. What has been your biggest setback in technology integration? Teachers' fear and unwillingness to change.
9. Who/what has been your biggest inspiration in technology/education? Marco Torres and the ADE community.
10. Where do you see technology integration heading in the future? Anytime, Anywhere learning.... less physical classroom and time restraints... more independent, asynchronous, individualized learning.
    

Fun

1. What is your favorite book? The Book Thief or Holes
2. What is your favorite movie? The Sound of Music

Next on Cyber Studio: Naomi Harm