Lucy Gray
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Where I Am
Where I Am
- Northbrook, IL, USA
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After spending nearly 20 years in classrooms, Lucy is currently an independent education consultant, working with a variety of institutions on 21st century learning initiatives. Her career began as an elementary teacher in the Chicago Public School system and more recently, she has served in various capacities related to educational technology at the University of Chicago's Laboratory Schools, Urban Education Institute and Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education.
In 2007, Lucy founded the Global Education Collaborative, a 15,000 member network for educators interested in collaboration and project-based learning. Lucy has also expanded on this work by co-founding the highly acclaimed online Global Education Conference which debuted in 2010 and highlights some of the most innovative educators and thinkers in the global education space. In addition to international education, Lucy's many professional interests include mobile learning, digital equity, information literacy, social media and the design of learning environments.
Besides traveling the world to conduct workshops and deliver keynote addresses, Lucy's current projects include serving on the planning committee for the Illinois Computing Educators Conference, customizing professional development at a high performing secondary school in Michigan as it transitions to a 1:1 iPad environment, researching mobile learning as the Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking's Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative, and advising senior Chicago Public School leadership on educational technology best practices. She is also currently working on Cisco's web site for educational leadership, http://getideas.org.
For further information, please visit her web site: http://lucygrayconsulting.com
Specialties: Global education, international education, project-based learning, 21st century skills, general technology integration into academic subject matter including the use of iLife software, project-based learning, mobile learning, iPads and iOS apps, Google Apps, Web 2.0 applications, social media, marketing, information literacy, search literacy, conference planning and organization, strategic planningExperience- Oct 2010 - PresentProject Director / Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Currently serving as the project director for CoSN's Leadership for Mobile Learning, an initiative designed to provide resources to administrators on this trending topic in educational technology. Learn more about the initiative here: http://cosn.org/MobileLead and join our LinkedIn group here: http://goo.gl/Kbp8U.
- Jun 2010 - PresentIndependent Consultant / Lucy Gray Consulting
Currently conducting full-time independent consultancy work in education. Long term clients have included Tigerlogic Inc., Chicago Public Schools, University of Chicago, and Mercy High School (MI). Short term projects include speaking engagements, workshops and advisement to educational institutions and other non-profits.
- Mar 2010 - PresentCo-Chair / The Global Education Conference
Currently the co-chair of the Global Education Conference along with Steve Hargadon. This is an outgrowth of a community started by Lucy in 2007 called the Global Education Collaborative, now entitle the Global Education Conference network.
Our conference features thought leaders and innovators working to bring the world to classrooms. Each year, we host approximately 300 sessions in our online and virtual conference which takes place during International Education Week.
- Apr 2007 - PresentFounder / The Global Education Collaborative
Created and maintain a social network for 2800+ educators involved or interested in global education initiatives. Responsible for designing this space, moderating membership, adding content, and recruiting organizations and individuals to join the cause.
In 2012, this space was re-named the Global Education Conference Network.
- Jan 2007 - PresentAdvisory Board Member / National Louis University, Technology in Education Program
Advising the Technology in Education department at National Louis University on issues and trends in the field of educational technology. Also, teaches occasional workshops for NLU as an adjunct faculty member.
- May 2009 - Aug 2010Technology Specialist / University of Chicago
Served as an education technology specialist at the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Chicago advising curriculum developers, researchers, and direct service providers on the most current developments in educational technology and on applications of this technology to the Science Companion curriculum. Continuing to work with CEMSE as a consultant after July 2010.
- Jun 2007 - May 2009Lead Technology Coach / University of Chicago Urban Education Institute
Repsonsible for supporting technology integration activities in a K-5 charter school in addition to developing and implementing a technology professional development program for teachers in four charter schools. Organized and lead a charter school leadership summit focused on effective use of educational technology.
- Aug 2000 - Jun 2007Middle School Computer Science Teacher / University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Taught computer science to middle school students at a private school on the University of Chicago campus. Responsible for developing middle school curriculum, supporting teachers in their use of technology, and organizing a middle school tech committee. Instituted programs for students such as the National Geographic Geobee, the GenYES afterschool program, and School Night at the Apple Store.
- Aug 1990 - Jun 1998Teacher / Chicago Public Schools
Taught primary grade levels in two urban public schools.
Education-
1999 - 2002National-Louis University
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1984 - 1989Beloit College
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1980 - 1984Lake Forest High School
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1970 - 1981Lake Forest Country Day
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Honors:Rochelle Lee Fund (now Boundless Readers) awardee, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher
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Map
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 20132013-05-16 - 2013-05-25
- San Antonio, TX, June 20132013-06-21 - 2013-06-26
- Council Bluffs, IA, July 20132013-07-09 - 2013-07-10
- Your trip, July 20132013-07-13 - 2013-07-18
- Boston, MA, March 20132013-03-21 - 2013-03-22
- San Diego, CA, March 20132013-03-10 - 2013-03-13
- Detroit, MI, March 20132013-03-03 - 2013-03-04
- Saint Louis, MO, February 20132013-02-11 - 2013-02-13
- Charleston, SC, February 20132013-02-02 - 2013-02-04
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Posts
- May 19, 13
- May 19, 13
Posted from Diigo. The rest of Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative group favorite links are here. - May 19, 13
Posted from Diigo. The rest of iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Users Group group favorite links are here. - May 18, 13
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How One School Uses Social Media To Empower Parents And Students | Edudemic
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My PAY book creation apps. #UAiPad13 @LLacrosse on Twitpic
@elemenous My favorite PAY book creation apps. http://t.co/qDGpWrJKex #edapps
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Here are my FREE book building apps. #UAiPad13 @LLacrosse on Twitpic
@elemenous Here are my favorite FREE book building apps. http://t.co/j3oZUXeeIr #edapps
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Study Ranks Accessibility of Top Learning Management Systems -- THE Journal
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IPads in the classroom: The right way to use them, demonstrated by a Swiss school. - Slate Magazine
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Getting Started with Student and Teacher Created eBooks
@elemenous Sure. You may find this resource I put together interesting. https://t.co/AghcfgJLQg
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THIS IS WATER - By David Foster Wallace on Vimeo
Tweeting this again, in case you missed it earlier: David Foster Wallace, "This is water." Beautiful work. Watch. https://t.co/JHAecTox0g
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Get support for your Chrome device - Chrome OS Help
Another place to find help for your Chromebook
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Find recent announcements about Chrome here.
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New Chromebook? Start here! - Google Groups
This is a thread in a Google Group devoted to Chromebooks. Basic questions may be answered here. You can also search this forum.
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Turn on accessibility features - Chrome OS Help
Information on accessibility features in the Chromebook. You have to enable these settings!
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Images in Google Forms! Happy Monday! - Tech Talk from the NORT2H with Hairynomas
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The Flipped Classroom: Turning the Traditional Classroom on its Head
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Free Technology for Teachers: Try Doctopus for Managing Google Documents
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Schools - Considerations | Colour My Learning
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Going One-to-One: iPads and Mobile Devices in Education | Edmodo – Where learning happens.
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Parents Want Kids to Use Mobile Devices in Schools | MindShift
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A Collaborative Guide to Best Digital Learning Practices for K-12 | DMLcentral
- May 12, 13
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Tweets
- The High Techpectations Daily is out! http://t.co/YtqhWnDkT3
- Looking forward to the NYC Global Education Forum next week at the Avenues; seats still available... http://t.co/tYjNK6NKvR
- RT @uclassDOTorg: #NYCGlobalEd Forum speakers include @elemenous @bwileyone, @zakmal & keynote @wendykopp (@TeachForAmerica founder). http:…May 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- GlobalEdCon News #globaled13 is out! http://t.co/LHVlj0t5b0 ▸ Top stories today via @ChangemakerNet @WBeducation
- Just created a Diigo group for STEMxCON | Diigo - Groups http://t.co/n1glZ0kXo0 #STEMxCON #STEMxCON13
- The High Techpectations Daily is out! http://t.co/YtqhWnDkT3 ▸ Top stories today via @brainyandbrawny
- @ryanbretag @alexinman97 We can tell!
- @funnymonkey Finally, check out this links in Diigo: http://t.co/RkK57XOofL
- @funnymonkey Here's the recording: https://t.co/KrmbGQt95W
- @funnymonkey You also might look in GlobalEdCon archives: http://t.co/S77Cb8oopO
- @funnymonkey @suzieboss @ddmeyer @TheJLV Also, we're organizing a STEMx conf; call for proposals goes out soon http://t.co/Ip7SvzRwZT
- The High Techpectations Daily is out! http://t.co/YtqhWnDkT3 ▸ Top stories today via @elemenous
- RT @ryanbretag: Thanks for all the tremendous feedback and support on our #chromebookedu and 1:1 report: http://t.co/Cy2lMtcOFrMay 19, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Get Googley in Education - The Latest Resources from Diigo (weekly): - 32 Tips For Using… http://t.co/yYHDKP8YfF
- ARTinED - A new approach to education using the arts - The Global Education Conference Network http://t.co/RZxdudEbea #globaled
- Leadership for Mobile Learning Resources (weekly): - IPads in the classroom: The right way to… http://t.co/8dS7COHx4U
- Mobile Learning Finds (Apple iOS) (weekly): - Main Menu - iPad Bootcamp for Teachers Tags… http://t.co/ZwB4m2wSy0
- Apple of My Eye: Resources Catching My Attention (weekly): - Models of Technology Integration… http://t.co/D6xjBzNofQ
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Apple Distinguished Educator • Google Certified Teacher • Global Education Conference Co-Chair • Consultant
