A Little Info About the Author

My name is Mr. Bitting to students, and in case any of my students are visiting this website, please do not read further...

My full name given to me by the grace of my parents is Jared P. Bitting. If you have ventured to this page, you have come here to find out who I am and probably to see if I am truly qualified to be putting together a website like this (that is if you followed my suggestion on the Introduction Page). Below you will find a resume of sorts which will demonstrate why I am qualified to develop a site such as this. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at FASDte@ptdprolog.net ! If you would like to know more about me than the information below, feel free to contact me as I love a full Inbox on my email account.

Educational Background

K-12

 Fleetwood Area School District   (Yes, I am an Alumni of the district in which I teach)

I spent more than my fair share of time in the CADD Drafting Lab under the expert tutelage of Mr. Steve Miller who is presently my Department Head.
 

Bachelor's Degree Studies

Temple University

Spent one year in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Millersville University

Received my Bachelor's Degree in Technology Education K-12 from Millersville University in May 1998
 

Master's Degree Studies

Millersville University

Currently seeking to complete my Master's Degree in Technology Education...almost halfway there...yay!
 

Professional Positions - Fleetwood Middle School - Fleetwood, PA

Courses that I teach at Fleetwood Middle School

6th Grade Computers

An introductory course required for all students in the 6th Grade at Fleetwood Middle School. This covers the following computer related subjects: (1) Basic Keyboarding Skills, (2) Introduction to Microsoft Word, (3) Internet & Basic Print Media Research Skills [emphasis on Internet Skills], (3) Introduction to Multimedia Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.

7th Grade Exploring Technology

This is an exploratory class required for all 7th grade students and utilizes the modular lab system developed by Lab-Volt Systems. The course covers four basic areas of technology: Bio-Related, Transportation, Communication, and Construction/Manufacturing Technology. Students work in pairs to complete 4-5 modules related to the areas listed above. Current Modules available in this lab are: Aerodynamics, Alternative Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Robotics, Biotechnology, Computer Problem Solving, Ecology, Engineering & Stress, Fiber Optics & Lasers, Flight Simulation, Space & Rocketry, and last but not least Virtual Reality.

8th Grade Drafting & Design

Drafting and Design is an introductory course to Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Students use the AccuCADD drafting package to complete a variety of technical drawings including: Geometric Constructions, Multi-View (3-View) Drawings, and Pictorials (3-D Modeling). Once the basics of Computer Aided Drafting are covered and completed successfully, the class undertakes a technological design project which could be any of the following: Egg Drop Safety Device, Paper Airplane Glider, Catapult, Magnetic Levitation Vehicle, Bridge Design.

Other contracted positions held at F.M.S.

District Web Page Designer - www.fleetwoodasd.k12.pa.us

The Tiger's Alcove is not the only website I currently develop and administrate...but that will be covered in more depth shortly.

Middle School Media Crew Advisor

In short, I am in charge of the technical direction of the FMS Auditorium and the Stage Crew during any school functions. I also work with any outside organization that uses the auditorium.

Current Committees that I serve upon

District Technology Committee

Middle School Career Week Planning Committee


 

Professional Affiliations
 

Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEAP)

TEAP Website Administrator - www.teap-online.org

TEAP Public Relations Committee Chairman

TEAP Regional VP 2E (and Website Admin of the Region's Website - www.teap-online.org/2E )

TEAP Council for Leadership

International Technology Education Association

National Education Association

Pennsylvania State Education Association

Fleetwood Education Association

Pennsylvania Middle School Association

 

Websites Developed
 

www.fleetwoodasd.k12.pa.us

This is the official website of the Fleetwood Area School District. I also administrate the various building websites within the main district site.

www.teap-online.org

The official website of the Technology Education Association of PA which serves to improve the area of Technology Education in grades K-12 in Pennsylvania. I also administrate the Region 2E website at www.teap-online.org/2E

www.fleetwoodasd.k12.pa.us/fms/staff/jbitting

This is the classroom website developed for use with my classes at Fleetwood Middle School. It is 90% complete, but honestly always under construction....

www.oocities.org/teachumore

Obviously you know what this site is all about...you are at it now!

 

Hobbies

 

If it involves computers, and is legal... I probably enjoy it. Web design became a hobby back in about 1996 as a competition with a high school friend and fellow resident in Harbold Hall while I was attending college at Millersville University. The man in question is Mr. Thomas DeAngelo who currently works in the Blue Mountain Area School District as a Technology Coordinator of sorts. Amazing how a hobby turns into a career.

I love to ski, hike, bike, and do anything thrill related in the outdoors. Back when I had time to enjoy those things. Now I enjoy spending time at home with my wife when I am not grading papers, working on one of the aforementioned websites, or redeveloping my curriculum to eliminate outdated materials and including the latest cutting edge information.

Paintball...'nuf said. It's a great way to let out all the stresses of the world without causing permanent damage to people or property. I recommend it to everyone, really....It's not as dangerous as it looks or sounds.