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Empowering Educators by Empowering Educators by Sharing Technology ResourcesSharing Technology Resources
Empowering Educators by Empowering Educators by Sharing Technology ResourcesSharing Technology Resources
Presented by:
Margie Brown and Therese Turman
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Presented by:
Margie Brown and Therese Turman
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Overview of PresentationOverview of PresentationOverview of PresentationOverview of Presentation Foundations for the Future
Explorers Guild
Workshop Demonstrations
Questions and Answers
Foundations for the Future (F3)Foundations for the Future (F3)Foundations for the Future (F3)Foundations for the Future (F3)
Background of F3Background of F3Background of F3Background of F3 A collaboration of a higher education institution
and industry representatives working with the support of key agencies and educators
Focus of F3Focus of F3Focus of F3Focus of F3 Help accelerate the application of telecom
technology for interconnecting K-12 schools for collaborative learning, remote access to educational facilities, and Internet-based resources in Georgia.
F3 FundingF3 FundingF3 FundingF3 Funding Provided initially by the AT&T Foundation
through a $2 million grant.
In July 1998, F3 was awarded an annual allocation of $295 from the State of Georgia.
The TeamThe TeamThe TeamThe Team
Dara O’Neil Jeff Evans Claudia Huff Jim Demmers
Margie BrownLeigh Fitzpatrick Vicki AinslieTherese Turman
Chris Evans
Jay Sexton
What We DoWhat We DoWhat We DoWhat We Do
Provide technical assistance and resources
Provide proposal writing assistance
Provide policy input
What Else We DoWhat Else We DoWhat Else We DoWhat Else We Do Sponsor and present at workshops and
conferences
Provide a monthly community newsletter “OuttaSite!”
Provide training and information outreach to K-12 schools in Georgia
Explorers GuildExplorers GuildExplorers GuildExplorers Guild
http://www.f3program.org/explore
Objectives for Explorers GuildObjectives for Explorers GuildObjectives for Explorers GuildObjectives for Explorers Guild Opportunities for teachers/administrators to
learn: new technology tools cutting-edge applications to assist in the classroom strategies for increasing funding base
Georgia Tech researchers lend their technical expertise in an informal setting
The ConceptThe ConceptThe ConceptThe Concept The Explorers Guild mission is to develop a
teacher-driven professional development component for F3
Teachers take learning and technology savvy back to students, parents, and the community
Explorers Guild attendees receive SDU credits
The ForumThe ForumThe ForumThe Forum Key Functions
Professional Development Facility
Model Classroom
Learning Technology Testbed
Technology Transfer Center
In the Beginning.......In the Beginning.......In the Beginning.......In the Beginning....... May 1999, the Explorers Guild began as the
Internet Explorers Club
Facilitated first workshop to gather feedback from teachers
Examples of past workshops
Workshop StructureWorkshop StructureWorkshop StructureWorkshop Structure Administer annual assessment of workshops as
needed to: redefine objectives broaden focus develop more proactive marketing approach
Survey the needs of our audience
Workshop Structure (cont.)Workshop Structure (cont.)Workshop Structure (cont.)Workshop Structure (cont.) Facilitate workshops to get
speakers/instructors for the audience
Evaluate all workshops for their effectiveness
Develop and maintain following via email list and mailings
Future E.G. OutreachFuture E.G. OutreachFuture E.G. OutreachFuture E.G. Outreach Email list keeps teachers/administrators
updated on technology related issues
DeKalb County School System–community focused workshops in conjunction with the Family Technology Resource Centers
Workshop DemonstrationsWorkshop DemonstrationsWorkshop DemonstrationsWorkshop Demonstrations
HTML Web Design
Online Funding Sourceshttp://www.f3program.org/explore/meetings/
Questions and AnswersQuestions and AnswersQuestions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
Contact InformationContact InformationContact InformationContact Information
Margie Brown [email protected]
Therese Turman [email protected]
http://www.f3program.org