Presenter: Blanca E.:Pena Technology Teacher

 Mission Statement  Campus Challenges  21 st Century Skills  Student’s Profile  Technology Equipment  Computer Lab Support  Technology Website / Programs  Recommendation  Conclusion

 The mission of the MTT department is to provide training, support and motivation to teachers and administration in educational technology to bring awareness of the 21st Century digital world. Upgrade classroom technology needs and design a technology website to keep all engaged in the learning process.

 Administrative support  Time  TAKS  Campus Rating  Digital Divide  Native vs. Immigrant

 Digital Learners  Job Opportunities  Web Base Curriculum  Global changes

 Native learners  Collaborators  Digital communicators  Digital trend

 Projector  Smart Board  Clickers – Science  Student computer  Teacher computer

Out with the OLD In with the NEW!

 Computer Aide  Calendar  Schedule  Provide support  Log-out C.O.W’s (computers on wheels) ◦ 5 cows available ◦ No procedure to follow 25 Computer Laptops = wireless

 Compass Learning Odyssey  Study Island  Gaggle  Read 180  TextHelp  OpenBook  SciTech

 Gaggle Apps Include: ◦ Zoho Docs & Spreadsheets Zoho Docs & Spreadsheets ◦ Gaggle Social Learning Wall Gaggle Social Learning Wall ◦ Integrated Calendars Integrated Calendars ◦ Filtered Blogs Filtered Blogs ◦ Homework Drop Boxes Homework Drop Boxes ◦ GaggleTube (filtered YouTube access) GaggleTube (filtered YouTube access) ◦ Safe Student-Teacher Mobile Texting Safe Student-Teacher Mobile Texting ◦ Gaggle Widgets Gaggle Widgets ◦ Digital Lockers and Collaboration Digital Lockers and Collaboration ◦ Gaggle Safe iPod Touches Gaggle Safe iPod Touches Provided by BISD No Fees Gaggle's Student and Collaboration Tools

 Research-based curriculum  Award-winning, standards-aligned content  Individualized learning and differentiated instruction  Dynamic management and assessment tools

 Technology Support Website ◦ Training videos ◦ Webinars ◦ Technology Support ◦ Student / Parent information  Provide regular updates

 On-going Professional Development  Encourage teacher/administration support  Upgrade technology equipment  Computer lab support  Implement current programs  Technology Website  Hire MTT on campus to provide technology leadership year-round.

 The MTT will provide on-going support to teachers, students, staff and administrators in efforts to bring this campus into the 21 st century world.