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 404-894-8069margie.brown@gtri.gatech.edu

Therese Turman 404-385-1305therese.turman@gtri.gatech.edu

http://www.f3program.org