Karen Evans

Current

Technology Integration Facilitator at Frisco ISD

Past

Classroom Teacher at CyFair ISD

Education

University of Texas TeleCampus Online Degree
Texas State University-San Marcos

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Industry

Primary/Secondary Education

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Karen Evans’s Summary

In my experience as a classroom teacher, I have witnessed the positive impact technology has had on my students. As this technologically driven world moves forward, the need to adapt the role of the educator, as well as meet the demands of the future, are imperative.

In going from old school to new school, the majority of educators are modifying their baseline teaching approach by facilitating learning, instead of simply dispensing knowledge. Today, technology in the classroom is an instrument utilized to deliver instruction/information to accommodate all learning styles. This said, technology has opened the door to a wealth of information that has the capabilities to enhance the educational structure we offer to our students. Most of our students are entering the classroom with a wealth of pre-exposed knowledge to technology and are aware of what the internet has to offer. As educators, it is essential for us to evolve with this generation and with the evolution of technology into our daily lives.

Karen Evans’s Specialties:

staff developments, integrating technology

Karen Evans’s Experience

Technology Integration Facilitator

Frisco ISD

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

August 2002 — Present (7 years 4 months)

My name is Karen Evans. I have been in the field of education for 20 years, 14 years as a classroom teacher; the remainder in the technology division of education. Upon obtaining my master’s degree in Educational Technology (2002), I became an employee with the Frisco ISD as a Technology Integration Facilitator (TIF). As a Technology Integration Facilitator, my primary duties are: assisting the educator in integrating technology into their curricula, curriculum writing, and conducting multiple staff developments. Concurrently, I created online computer centers (http://www.dovewhisper.com/computercenter.htm); utilized throughout the district, to (both) assist teachers in incorporating the technology as well as enriching their curricula.
Classroom Teacher

CyFair ISD

(Education Management industry)

August 1988 — May 2002 (13 years 10 months)

I was a classroom teacher for 14 years teaching Gift and Talented students in grades 3rd and 4th.

Karen Evans’s Education

University of Texas TeleCampus Online Degree

Masters of Education , Educational Technology , 2000 — 2002
Texas State University-San Marcos

1984 — 1986