monroe's tig- technology integration group- wemta11
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Monroe's TIG Presentation at WEMTA11- 3.22.11TRANSCRIPT
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TIG- Technology Integration GroupMary Friedrichs, Angela Schmelzer, Nichole Jordan
Monroe School District
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Technology Integration GroupWhat is this all about?
Why and how did TIG get started?
Who is a part of TIG?
What does TIG do?
Tech Wednesdays
All the rest
How does TIG work?
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Why did TIG get started?
• The bad that led to the good
• Administration changes/Budget issues
• Business Ed. Teacher given technology responsibilities
• Forward thinking leads us to TIG and Scope and Sequence Groups
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TIG- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GROUP• This group works closely with
administrators and teachers • Providing professional
development• Answering technology related
questions• Helping to integrate
technology into existing curriculum
• Disseminating information to staff
• This group is finalizing grade level curriculum that integrates technology into the existing curriculum
• Follows technology standards• Uses existing curriculum
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Technology Committee Broke into two groups out of necessity:
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Who is a part of TIG?Teachers and Administration
• One paid teacher representative from each of the 6 schools: 3 elementary schools, middle school, high school, and charter school
• Our 2 district LMC Directors: One elementary director and one middle, charter and high school director
• Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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Monthly or bimonthly meetings• Depends on the
time of year• Some after school,
some during school
The building rep. is the contact person• For teachers- to answer questions,
concerns, or address development needs• For administrators- to provide training
opportunities, relay information, troubleshoot
How does TIG work?Collaboratively
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What does TIG do?
• Helps staff regarding technology issues• Communicates building and staff questions, concerns,
professional development requests at meetings• Relays pertinent information to staff; information that comes
from meetings• Develops trimester newsletters• Provides professional development
• Tech Wednesdays• Tech Gigs• SMARTBoard Trainings
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• Teachers and administrators contact building reps and LMC Directors with questions, concerns and requests
• An agenda is created
• TIG members meet and review agenda items
• Professional development is planned based on meeting
• TIG members disperse information back to teachers and administrators
TIG MeetingsA Process
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TIG Tech News
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•Third Wednesday of each month
•Variety of topics, technology level and location
•Teachers are required to attend 3 sessions
•All sessions start at 3:25
•Teachers can stay as long as they would like-
•Can leave at the end of their work day•Or be paid for extra time
What is a Tech Wednesday?Professional Development for teachers and support staff
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Visions Software
Tech Wednesday Topics Held at various locations
Microsoft Word- Beginner and Intermediate (Advanced)
Elementary Report Cards
Badgerlink
Outlook- Level 1 and Level 2
SMARTBoards- Levels 1, 2 and 3
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Copier Scanning Documents and Pictures
Photo Story 3
Tumbleboks and Bookflix
TurnItIn Software
Timesaving Tips and Tricks
Website Work Time
Microsoft Publisher
Incorporating Blogs into the Curriculum
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Tech Wednesday
• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more
• 3 are required• Held on Wednesdays, starting at
3:25• Can be used for professional
development inservice hours or earn pay if hours go beyond professional day
Tech Gig
• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more
• Not required• Can be any day of the week• Can be used forprofessional developmentinservice hours orearn pay if hours go beyond professional day
What is a Tech Gig?…and how is that different from a Tech Wednesday?
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As we all know, learning doesn’t end when the students leave.
What are some successes that you can share from your district?
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Questions???