Mr Kelsey
Instructional Technology Education
Instructional Technology Education
All activities and resources can be accessed from Google Classroom Please use the dates on the agendas to help you pace your daily schedule. If you are absent or learning remotely, please use this daily agenda as your guide for the day's activities, along with any postings in Google Classroom.
My Family
Mr. Kelsey has taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade computers at Hill Middle School since 1998. He earned an undergraduate degree in business and computer education from Illinois State University, later earning his Masters degree in Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform from University of Illinois.
Mr. Kelsey acts as Hill’s technology liaison, lead teacher, and technology trainer. He also sponsors the Washington DC and Springfield student trips. His eighteen year old triplets (gbb) and fifteen year old (g) “bonus” always keep Mr. Kelsey busy during the summer. With a love for the outdoors, his entire family spends much of the summer, traveling the country in their travel trailer, enjoying nature and the sights.
View my course syllabus and Instructional Technology department info here: Instructional Tech Department
Essential Tech
Creative Tech
Tech Revolution
john_kelsey@ipsd.org
630-428-6200 ext. 54657
Listed below are of the of resources we use in class. This list is not exhaustive, since I try to keep my content current, and will constantly use new tools and technologies with the students.
Code.org - Computer Science Introduction & Logical Thinking
Scratch.mit.edu - Introduction to block style coding and theory
AppInventor - Mobile App development
CodingtheWeb - HTML, CSS, Javascript coding interface
TechyTeacherTools.com - My Own Educational Technology Blog with student resources
GoogleClassroom - Accessible by students only, worksheets, activities, and project submissions
Weebly for Education
Codeacademy / Khan Academy
Quizlet
GoogleSites
EdPuzzle
Kahoot
Gimkit
Quizizz