Putting the Pieces Together-A Recipe for SuccessIn 2006 Brevard
developed an aggressive approach to improving classroom learning
through the use of the latest and greatest Tech Tools. A model
classroom was constructed to contain tools to improve the way
students See (Projector) the Curriculum, Hear (Audio Enhancement),
and Interact (Wireless Keyboards, Mice, Slates, SmartBoards Student
Responders). 21st Century-Meeting the Sunrise Standard: Presented
to Tech Committee-Decide where do we start?
Howd we do it?? District Support: Computer Refreshment
Program-Unveiled in 2006-All Schools to complete a School
Technology Plan-Accurate and up-to-date Inventory-Approval=$$$ for
computers only District Technology Funds- $8.00 Per FTE (Funds come
with a Memo from Super of ET detailing what to spend this money on
and all purchases from this string are approved by Mr. Muzzy) No
ink Cartridges Title I Money- Main Budget mostly spent on Teacher
Salaries; Carry Forward money has been used to purchase new
technology hardware and software-This totals approximately $ over
the last 3 years.A School Money-Past 7 years faculty/staff have
voted for an 80/20 split resulting in over $100,000 with the
majority of the money going into Technology.Strong PTO- Successful
Fundraisers- Set a goal at the beginning year meeting-This past
year we were able to purchase a Mobile Lab of 24 laptops.General
Mills Boxtops Those little $.10 coupons really add up- This year we
received our largest check ever $1240. This goes towards: Software
Licensing; Computer Lab Supplies-Headphones, mice, etc
Flexible-The overall Training Picture is created by the Tech
Committee at the first meeting after the school year starts. Tech
Committee is diverse in that there is a rep from every dept. and
grade level. Prior to the meeting- teachers get input from their
teammates on what they feel they need. As new products are rolled
out by the District, topics are added to the training schedule.
Technology Training can be all teachers-a few teachers-one
teacher.
On Demand: Geeks are available to work with teachers on planning
and also after school every day. We pump this up at faculty
meetings- teachers know they can always get help with any type
technology issue.
Hands-On: An absolute Must for any Technology Workshop-
Overwhelmingly teachers like the format of the workshops-
Introduce/Step through/Play Time
Hands-On: An absolute Must for any Technology Workshop-
Overwhelmingly teachers like the format of the workshops-
Introduce/Step through/Play Time
Variety: Podcasting to Online Gradebook, the Geeks do it all...
Spring Training: Scott Foresman Science; Podcasting; Visual
Literacy-Power Point Kickin it Way Up Teachers had the opportunity
to attend Weekly Summer Technology Sessions
Follow-Up/Recognition-At our First Day Back Celebration in
August the Geeks presented teachers who attended any of the
optional summer sessions and special recognition for the teachers
that came to all sessions.Gregs Slide: Paint Logo; Link Logo to
Tech Integrator site; How the Integrators came about? Describe what
you do for schools
