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Transcript of Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE Welcome T 4 Alabama Project Orientation March 31, 2003.
Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE
Evolution of the T4 Alabama Project Year 1 – Generation Y model piloted
in 23 Alabama schools Year 2 – Developed T4 Alabama
Project as separate entity using the Gen Y model (added 30 schools)
Year 3 (2002-2003) – Continue to perfect and individualize the model for Alabama (adding 26 schools)
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Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning objectives
of state/district technology plans: “Encourage learning that is relevant and
authentic through the use of technology.”
“Align the use of technology with local, state, and national content standards and curricula to enhance learning and enrich teaching.”
“Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.”
Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE
Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning objectives
of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work
cooperatively on real-world projects that will make a difference in their schools
“Align the use of technology with local, state, and national content standards and curricula to enhance learning and enrich teaching.”
“Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.”
Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE
Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning
objectives of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work
cooperatively on real-world projects that will make a difference in their schools
The student partners with one of his regular, non-technical teachers during that semester to create a technology-infused lesson or other teaching project aligned to state standards.
“Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.”
Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE
Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning
objectives of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work
cooperatively on real-world projects that will make a difference in their schools
The student partners with one of his regular, non-technical teachers during that semester to create a technology-infused lesson or other teaching project aligned to state standards.
The teacher provides the academic content and expertise while the student provides the technical expertise needed to complete the lesson.
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Role of T4 Schools Attend March 31 orientation training Assign teacher with technical skills as T4
teacher Provide networked lab with one computer per
student Workstations should have:
Internet connectivity/e-mail Web browsing software Presentation-authoring software Web page authoring software
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Role of T4 Teachers and Students
T4 teacher attends summer training T4 students register with state web
site Students submit at least one
project per semester for review 1) proposal and final project
Teacher submits report at end of each semester
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Role of the SDE Select schools Provide training to schools/systems Provide curriculum materials
GenY kit, 2nd Edition, includes Curriculum Guide, CD, video
Develop and maintain website Critique projects Provide networking opportunities; Promote
project statewide Coordinate the student competition Coordinate activities of Advisory Council
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Important Dates
Summer Training – June 13 at Tarrant Middle School AETC 2002 – June 11 and 12, Birmingham
New T4 teachers get **free** registration On-site visits – informal, by TI staff, possible
throughout the year Reports from first semester & competition – Nov-
Dec Reports from second semester & competition – Apr-
May AETC 2004 – June 16-18 – Student showcase
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Video
Generation YWorldwide Horizons for Youth
U. S. Department of EducationTechnology Innovation Challenge
Grant
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T4 Scheduling Options
Each school has the flexibility to customize the T4 model in whatever way is most effective for its unique situation.
The T4 teacher should decide which chapters from the Gen Y curriculum guide to teach according to the technology available and
whether the class must meet the ½ requirement for graduation.
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Computer Applications Requirement T4 class can meet the Computer
Applications ½ credit graduation requirement if taught in eighth grade or above T4 teacher should add additional
database and spreadsheet experiences to the Gen Y curriculum
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Course Length
Usually one semester in length (1/2 credit) If taught for more than one semester, students
should complete more than one project and additional curriculum is added
Jr. high/middle – elective or exploratory class
6th grade – usually taught both semesters or as an after-school class
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Options Use as the ½ credit computer
competency course required for graduation (Use Gen Y curriculum and add database and spreadsheet experiences)
Use as ½ credit elective that follows the computer competency course
Use as a 1 credit elective (use Gen Y curriculum and add enrichment; i.e. advanced projects and content, video production, school service component
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Student Projects
Typically students are paired with a teacher they have in the regular program, but in small schools partner teachers may have to be recruited from throughout the school
Student and partner teacher work together todevelop a technology-infused lesson plan alignedto state standards (Course of Study, AHSGE, SAT)
Student mentors the teacher in technology skills being used to prepare the lesson
Students assists in delivering the lesson (provides technical support; helps students; or actually delivers part of the lesson)
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Standards National Standards
NETS for Students (www.iste.org) Profiles for Technology Literate
Students (includes lesson plans helpful for the T4 teacher)
State Standards Courses of Study New! Technology Education Course of
Studyfor grades K-12
Alabama High School Graduation Exam SAT, Writing Assessment
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Promotion Counselor could present T4 class option by
visiting classes of eligible students Principal present at PTA meeting Assembly Materials provided on diskette
Promotional letter to parent/student Sample Student Application with parental
permission section Tri-fold brochure – informational for partner
teachers
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Important Links
www.t4alabama.org (T4 Alabama website)
www.genyes.org (national Generation Y) ALEX (Alabama Learning Exchange)
www.alex.state.al.us www.gaggle.net www.aetc.cc (Alabama Educational
Technology Conference)
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Curriculum Resources Alabama Virtual Library www.avl.lib.al.us –
reference materials for students to incorporate into projects
MarcoPolo http://marcopolo-education.org – model technology-infused lesson plans for core curriculum areas and the arts ThinkQuest www.thinkquest.org – student-developed websites that teach subject matter; browse the library to get ideas for projects
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Project Formsavailable on the T4 website
Project Proposal Form (will be submitted online at the T4 Alabama website)
Progress Checklist Proposal Evaluation Form – what the state
reviewer will be looking for Collaboration Evaluation Form Professional Development Certificate for Partner
Teacher (3 hours professional development credit)
Student Participation Certificate
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Information Sheet
Teachers: fill out contact info sheet in your packet if you haven’t done so earlier
Use it, if needed, to update when info changes, or email Donna Fuller ([email protected])
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T4 Alabama [email protected]
Allows us to send e-mails to all members of the group at once
Can reply to sender or all members You will get a confirmation email that you
have been added to the mailing list as soon as you provide your email address.
You will then have capability to send & receive group emails
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Wrap-Up
Stay in touch – feel free to use T4 Alabama listserv to exchange ideas, ask questions, make suggestions
Put June 13 (summer teacher training) on your calendar
Fax AETC registration form to 334-353-5886
Turn in Teacher Contact Info sheet today if you have not done so earlier
Please fill out your evaluation form