2. Technology in the Classroom Presented By Lawrence Booth

3. Technology in the Classroom  The Importance of Technology in the Classroom  Professional Career Development  Utilizing Technology in the Classroom  Encouraging Students  Acquiring Technical Resources  Evaluation Tool

4. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom  Technology is an intricate part of the real world and is used every day.  Our students need to have the skills to be able compete in a global market.

5. Professional Development  Teachers Need to Be Proficient  By enrolling in formal classroom courses  Grants Available  By enrolling in an Internet courses  Studying Guide Books

6. Utilizing Technology in the Classroom  Basics Technology  TV  VCR  Over-Head Projector   Advanced Technology  PowerPoint Presentations  Computers  Internet  Video Conferencing Distance Learning

7. Encouraging Students to Work With Technology  In School  Calculators  Computers  Internet  Video Cameras  Outside of School  Computers  Internet

8. Acquiring Technical Resources  Digital Divide Network  Finding/Using Free Local Resources  Finding/Using Free Internet Services  FCC  Universal Service Plan  Acquiring Free/Low Cost Computers  E-Rate  Acquiring Low Free/Cost Phone Service

9. Evaluation Tools  Computer Adaptive Testing  Electronic Portfolios

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