Power Up! Englewood and Littleton Schools’ Session One – Technology Management August 11, 2008 This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Today’s Purpose Clarify the vision, direction, requirements, and expectations of the grant Clarify the vision, direction, requirements, and expectations of the grant Explore eeePC & resources Explore eeePC & resources Exhibit skills managing the eeePC and web-based tools Exhibit skills managing the eeePC and web-based tools Build relationships, collaboration, and actions Build relationships, collaboration, and actions This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

What are your own personal expectations? In other words, what would you like to take away at the end of the session? This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Participant Expectations 1.Consider any additional expectations you may have 2.Write expectations on Post-It notes (one per note) 3.Discuss expectations as a table team. 4.Assign one team member to add expectations to the Affinity Chart on the wall. Participant Expectations 1.Consider any additional expectations you may have 2.Write expectations on Post-It notes (one per note) 3.Discuss expectations as a table team. 4.Assign one team member to add expectations to the Affinity Chart on the wall. Affinity Diagram This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Parking Lot The Parking Lot is used to provide a forum for questions, issues, and/or concerns that may arise during training. Use the Parking Lot for issues you would like for us to address. This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

INTRODUCTIONS 1.Pair up with a Table Partner 2.Interview each other: Name Number of years teaching 5 th Grade What excites you about this project? This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Note: jot down names of individuals you’d like to connect with at a later time. INTRODUCE EACH OTHER TO YOUR GROUP… …Think about making connections that will enhance your learning. This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Norms of Participation Listen to learn, limit side conversations. Listen to learn, limit side conversations. Permission to change/alter your thinking Permission to change/alter your thinking Risk stating thoughts, perceptions, assumptions, and wonderings – even if incomplete. Risk stating thoughts, perceptions, assumptions, and wonderings – even if incomplete. Be present, participate, and engage fully. Be present, participate, and engage fully. Turn cell phones off or on vibrate. Turn cell phones off or on vibrate. Pay attention to signals to rejoin the group. Pay attention to signals to rejoin the group. Commit to follow-through Commit to follow-through Others? Others? This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

The Power of Collaboration As a table team – think – pair – share out… Where have you seen improvement in writing? Where have you seen improvement in writing? (subgroups – males/females/ sped/ ell) (Subcontent – paragraph, extended writing, mechanics) Specific areas in need of improvement? Specific areas in need of improvement? How has technology been part of the solution for you? How has technology been part of the solution for you? This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Managing the Machines Hardware: Setup Setup internet access internet access Operating system Operating system logistics logisticsSoftware: Open Office Writer Open Office Writer Presentations Presentations Spreadsheets Spreadsheets This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Power Down…Brain Break This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Sticky Situations and Solutions Each group is assigned one of the scenarios to post response to the WIKI Each group is assigned one of the scenarios to post response to the WIKI Assign a recorder, brainstorm ideas, document on “Open Office Writer” Assign a recorder, brainstorm ideas, document on “Open Office Writer” Report out on one of the five solutions (add to WIKI and discussion tab) Report out on one of the five solutions (add to WIKI and discussion tab) This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Marzano’s High Yield Strategy: Homework 1. Establish/Communicate a Homework Policy 2. Clarify the Purpose of Homework Assigned 3. Use a variety of Strategies for Feedback This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Classroom Homework Policy Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night on Homework. This time should be budgeted in the following manner: 15 minutes looking for assignment. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend for the assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend for the assignment. 23 minutes explaining why the teacher is mean and just does not like children. 23 minutes explaining why the teacher is mean and just does not like children. 8 minutes in the bathroom. 8 minutes in the bathroom. 10 minutes getting a snack. 10 minutes getting a snack. 7 minutes checking the TV Guide. 7 minutes checking the TV Guide. 6 minutes telling parents that the teacher never explained the assignment. 6 minutes telling parents that the teacher never explained the assignment. 10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment. 10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment. This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Long Term Homework Assignments These are given the night before they are due. This explains the name "Long term." It is a long-term commitment to time that begins at 9:30 PM and ends at 11:50 PM -- or later. It is important that the whole family is involved in the project. It is imperative that at least one family member races to Wal Mart, K-Mart, or King Soopers for poster board, and that at least one family member ends up in tears (not necessarily the student). Note: One parent needs to stay up and complete the project. The other parent needs to call the school and leave a message that the student is out sick. Note: One parent needs to stay up and complete the project. The other parent needs to call the school and leave a message that the student is out sick. This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Power Up Homework Assignment Each teacher will upload one 5th grade P/A exemplar* by September 15th Each teacher will upload one 5th grade P/A exemplar* by September 15th Subcontent Area: Table team consensus on designated ‘Area of Improvement’ Subcontent Area: Table team consensus on designated ‘Area of Improvement’ Call technology support specialist for assistance to upload to WIKI Call technology support specialist for assistance to upload to WIKI * As determined by CDE Rubric This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

Personal Reflections 1.What have I learned/re-learned? 2.Where I need further clarification? 3.What concerns/questions still exist? This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to the Colorado Department of Education.