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Englewood and Littleton Schools’Englewood and Littleton Schools’

Session One – Technology ManagementSession One – Technology Management

August 11, 2008August 11, 2008This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Title II, Part 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 D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to

the Colorado Department of Education.the Colorado Department of Education.

Today’s PurposeToday’s Purpose Clarify the vision, direction, Clarify the vision, direction,

requirements, and requirements, and expectations of the grantexpectations of the grant

Explore eeePC & resourcesExplore eeePC & resources Exhibit skills managing the Exhibit skills managing the

eeePC and web-based toolseeePC and web-based tools Build relationships, Build relationships,

collaboration, and actions collaboration, and actions This program is supported by a This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. grant awarded by the U.S.

Department of Education under Department of Education under the Title II, Part D of the the Title II, Part D of the

Elementary and Secondary Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to Education through Technology to

the Colorado Department of the Colorado Department of Education.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 This program is supported by a

grant awarded by the U.S. grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under Department of Education under

the Title II, Part D of the the Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Elementary and Secondary

Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education Act (NCLB)--Enhancing Education through Technology to Education through Technology to


Participant Expectations1. 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 Expectations1. 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 This program is supported by a grant awarded by the U.S. grant awarded by the U.S.




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.





INTRODUCTIONS

1.Pair up with a Table Partner

2.Interview each other:

• Name

• Number of years teaching 5th Grade

• What excites you about this project?





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.





Norms of ParticipationNorms of Participation Listen to learn, limit side conversations.Listen to learn, limit side conversations. Permission to change/alter your thinkingPermission to change/alter your thinking Risk stating thoughts, perceptions, Risk stating thoughts, perceptions,

assumptions, and wonderings – even if assumptions, and wonderings – even if incomplete.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?





The Power of The Power of CollaborationCollaboration

As a table team – think – pair – share out…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)(subgroups – males/females/ sped/ ell)

(Subcontent – paragraph, extended writing, (Subcontent – paragraph, extended writing, mechanics)mechanics)

Specific areas in need of improvement?Specific areas in need of improvement?

How has technology been part of the solution How has technology been part of the solution for you? for you?





Managing the MachinesManaging the Machines

Hardware:Hardware: Setup Setup internet access internet access Operating systemOperating system logistics logistics

Software:Software: Open Office WriterOpen Office Writer PresentationsPresentations SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets





Power Down…Brain Power Down…Brain BreakBreak





Sticky Situations and Sticky Situations and SolutionsSolutions

Each group is assigned one of the Each group is assigned one of the scenarios to post response to the scenarios to post response to the WIKIWIKI

Assign a recorder, brainstorm ideas, Assign a recorder, brainstorm ideas, document on “Open Office Writer”document on “Open Office Writer”

Report out on one of the five Report out on one of the five solutions (add to WIKI and discussion solutions (add to WIKI and discussion tab)tab)





Marzano’s High Yield Strategy: Marzano’s High Yield Strategy: HomeworkHomework

1.1. Establish/Establish/Communicate a Communicate a Homework PolicyHomework Policy

2.2. Clarify the Purpose Clarify the Purpose of Homework of Homework AssignedAssigned

3.3. Use a variety of Use a variety of Strategies for Strategies for FeedbackFeedback





Classroom Homework PolicyClassroom Homework PolicyStudents should not spend more than 90 Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night on Homework. This minutes per night on Homework. This time should be budgeted in the following time should be budgeted in the following manner: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 23 minutes explaining why the teacher is mean

and just does not like children.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 6 minutes telling parents that the teacher

never explained the assignment.never explained the assignment. 10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting 10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting

for Mom or Dad to do the assignment.for Mom or Dad to do the assignment.





Long Term Homework Long Term Homework AssignmentsAssignments

These are given the night before they are due. This These are given the night before they are due. This explains the name "Long term." It is a long-term explains the name "Long term." It is a long-term commitment to time that begins at 9:30 PM and commitment to time that begins at 9:30 PM and ends at 11:50 PM -- or later. It is important that the ends at 11:50 PM -- or later. It is important that the whole family is involved in the project. It is whole family is involved in the project. It is imperative that at least one family member races imperative that at least one family member races to Wal Mart, K-Mart, or King Soopers for poster to Wal Mart, K-Mart, or King Soopers for poster board, and that at least one family member ends board, and that at least one family member ends up in tears (not necessarily the student).up in tears (not necessarily the student).

Note: One parent needs to stay up and complete Note: One parent needs to stay up and complete the project. The other parent needs to call the the project. The other parent needs to call the school and leave a message that the student is out school and leave a message that the student is out sick. sick.





Power Up Homework Power Up Homework AssignmentAssignment

Each teacher will upload one Each teacher will upload one 5th grade P/A exemplar* by 5th grade P/A exemplar* by September 15thSeptember 15th

Subcontent Area: Table Subcontent Area: Table team consensus on team consensus on designated ‘Area of designated ‘Area of Improvement’ Improvement’

Call technology support Call technology support specialist for assistance to specialist for assistance to upload to WIKIupload to WIKI

* As determined by CDE Rubric* As determined by CDE Rubric





Personal Reflections

1. What have I learned/re-learned? 2. Where I need further clarification?3. What concerns/questions still exist?





““Never doubt that a small group of Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world. thoughtful people can change the world.

Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever hasIndeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”.” Margaret MeadMargaret Mead





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