Jeni James
Instructional Technologist
Profile
District Level Instructional Technologist (2 years) and National Board Certified Teacher with 26 years of experience in Putnam City Schools, including 2 years of experience as site level Technology Integration Specialist, in addition to Elementary and Secondary Education (regular classroom and Gifted Ed). Proven public relation skills with students, colleagues, parents and community. Exceptional technology and presentation skills with proven success in training students and educators at site, district, state and national level. Extensive experience with curriculum development and differentiation.
Experience
Instructional Technologist: District Level
Putnam City Schools — 2013-Present
Technology Integration/Gifted Specialist: Central Elementary
Putnam City Schools — 2011-2013
Gifted Specialist: Will Rogers Elementary
Putnam City Schools — 2004-2011
Science Educator: Cooper Middle School
Putnam City Schools — 1993-2004
Educator - 5/6 Grades: Tulakes Elementary
Putnam City Schools — 1990-1993
Education
2016 - Present
1987 - 1989
1985 - 1986
Skills
Strong Leader, Highly Creative, Extremely Motivated, Sets High Standards for Self and Students, Effective Communication Skills with Students, Parents, and Peers, Innovative Instructor, Shares Knowledge with Others
Awards and Honors
2015 – Author – Technology for the 21st Century Classroom – Linked Magazine
2013 - District Teacher of the Year – Putnam City Schools
2013 - Central Elementary Teacher of the Year
2011 - Will Rogers Elementary Teacher of the Year
2010 - Oklahoma Technology Using Teacher of the Year by Oklahoma Technology Assoc.
2009 - National Board Certification
2004 - Cooper MS Teacher of the Year
Presentations and Training
State and National Level:
2008-2017 – Oklahoma Technology Association
2004-2010 – Encyclomedia Convention
2005-2010 – Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative and Talented
2008 – American Association of School Libraries
District Level:
Advanced Integrated Technology
Google Apps for Education
Google Classroom
Gamification in the Classroom
App Smashing
QR Codes and Augmented Reality in the Classroom
Web Design for Teachers
Tech for Learning Grant Training
iPad Management
Animation for the Classroom
Project Creation with iPads
iLife and iWork
Digital Storytelling
Social Media for Teachers
iPad Basics
Using iPads for Math, Literacy and Writing
Minecraft and Gaming for Increased Learning
STEM Design
Jeni James
Email: jeni.james@okstate.edu
Website: edtechjenijames.weebly.com
Location: 5401 NW 40th St, Warr Acres, OK, United States
Phone: 405-495-5200
Twitter: @Jenn2J