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=Infusing Technology for the 21st Century Learners =

Members and Facilitators
Vicki L. - director of instruction Sarah P. - technology curriculum coach for English Tiffany K. - sixth-grade science teacher Cheryl P. - fourth-grade teacher Phyllis R. - instructional technology specialist

Purpose
A collaborative workplace for the technology committee and staff development team to plan for effective and meaningful training that infuses technology into the classrooms. The space will allow for members to plan, collaborate, and create training to support the integration of technology in the classroom.

Soar for Target Tech
In the chart below, notice the trend of our campus in the four areas of the STaR Chart. We fall in the area of Developing Tech for three of the four key areas. The area of Educator Preparation & Development area in the Texas STaR Chart has remained static on our campus for the past three years. We remain at the Developing Tech classification with no indication of growth. Since our campus is in the final stages of renovation and our professional learning communities are established and working well, we will devote all professional development to integrating technology into the classroom and focus on the elements of H.E.A.T. (Higher Order Thinking, Engagement, Authenticity, and Technology Use). We will soar to reach Target Tech.

Getting Started
Our goal this year is to increase the use of technology in the classroom and offer technology-rich professional development to help our educators move toward seamless technology integration in their classrooms.


 * 1. Click on the discussion tab above to respond to the questions listed. Post additional questions or discussion topics as needed.**


 * 2. Use the Professional Development Plan page to begin your collaboration.

3. Use the Training Page to begin the development of your training opportunities. Add additional pages as needed.**


 * 4. Add additional resources on the Resources page as you find them.**


 * 5. Be the first to find us a logo that would be appropriate for our group.**

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