This Facebook style PowerPoint is a great tool to introduce yourself to students or to Edmodo, a social learning network.

1. facebook Welcome to Team EXCEL! About Me: Wall Photos Boxes Notes Ken L. Spear Logout Wall Info Photos Boxes Basic Information Photos Name: Mr. Spear Hometown: Piedmont, AL Career: Researcher, Writer, and Educator Favorite Things to Do: Sing, Read, Volunteer, and Listen to Music Name of Album My Life ____ View photos of Quebe. Poke Messages: 1,222,004 A native of Piedmont, Alabama, I graduated from Piedmont High School. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the former Troy State University in journalism and criminal justice with an emphasis in juvenile counseling. After 20 years as an enterprising reporter specializing in writing about education, I made the transition five years ago from the newsroom to the classroom. I am married, and we have one child and two dogs, a boxer and a pug.

2. facebook “ The way you dress determines how you will be addressed!” – Mike Howard Wall Photos Boxes Notes Ken L. Spear Logout View photos of Quebe. Send Quebe a message Poke message Wall Info Photos Boxes How do you feel about procrastination? Write something… Share Friends Brenda Barron Andre Mathis Procrastination has caused me to lose out on opportunities. 4:30 p.m. 8-17-2011 Procrastination and complaining are the worst offenses in my classes. I work hard, and I expect my students to do the same. 4:31 p.m. 8-17-2011 Mike Howard defines growth as doing the uncomfortable until it becomes comfortable. 4:32 p.m. 8-17-2011 Hey Mon, ya comin’ to Jamaica this summer? One love … 4: 33 p.m. 8-17-2011 Yes, but let’s stay on topic. Procrastination destroys dreams. When you fail to plan you plan to fail. 20 seconds ago

3. facebook Wall Photos Boxes Notes Ken L. Spear Logout Wall Info Photos Boxes Photos 3 o f 7 Photos Welcome to Team Success!