Diane Darrow
I am constantly entertaining innovative ways mobile technology can enrich the learning experience for students. My initial teaching training was in Early Childhood (Montessori), and Reading Recovery. I also studied gifted education in the University of Connecticut's masters program and recently received a certificate for Online Teaching through CUE's Leading Edge Certification program. In my spare time I contributes Web reviews for TeachersFirst.com and blog about mobile technology on edutopia. In 2011, I joined the fabulous community of Apple Distinguished Educators. I currently teach third grade at the Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA.
My first passion was for painting and drawing. I earned a BFA from Indiana University and then an MFA from the Univ. of Delaware. My husband, John McNamara is also a painter and teaches in the Art Practice Department at University California, Berkeley. Together we have two sons. The oldest, Jeremy, loves to skateboard, and create films. Our youngest, Seamus, spends hours composing songs on his computer. I live in a household of creative souls who enjoy creating and sharing their work with the world.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at apponomy@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @dianedarrow
My first passion was for painting and drawing. I earned a BFA from Indiana University and then an MFA from the Univ. of Delaware. My husband, John McNamara is also a painter and teaches in the Art Practice Department at University California, Berkeley. Together we have two sons. The oldest, Jeremy, loves to skateboard, and create films. Our youngest, Seamus, spends hours composing songs on his computer. I live in a household of creative souls who enjoy creating and sharing their work with the world.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at apponomy@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @dianedarrow
edutopia Blog
K-5 iPad Apps According to Bloom's Taxonomy
A series of edutopia articles designed to assist with the process of evaluating apps for higher order thinking skills.
A series of edutopia articles designed to assist with the process of evaluating apps for higher order thinking skills.
Toontastic at Bel Aire Elementary School
One App that I absolutely love is Toontastic! Below is a short video about how fellow educator Lisa Murray and I implemented the App Toontastic during Writer's Workshop.
Creating Stories on the iPad: NBC Class Action News Interview
Andy Russell the co-Founder of Launchpad Toys and I join Class Action News to discuss how to create stories on the iPad with the App, Toontastic.
Interview with THE Journal
Apps and Ideas for Literature Circles
In this recent interview with Margo Pierce, I discuss how literature circle instruction with iPads could have a positive impact on reading instruction and possibly enhance the development of comprehension skills.
In this recent interview with Margo Pierce, I discuss how literature circle instruction with iPads could have a positive impact on reading instruction and possibly enhance the development of comprehension skills.
