CR Really our ultimate goal in Instructional Technology is to solve problems. It’s what we do everyday….determining what the instructional needs or problems are and what tools and strategies can be used to improve performance.
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AB Where we’re going -- The ultimate goal -- All of the thigs we’re talking about come back to two main topics.
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CR The first tool we’re going to focus on is VC.
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AB We’ve obviously had positive experiences with VC or we wouldn’t be here. Let’s watch this quick video to
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AB Expand on # of students reached, utilizing district personnel strengths and passions, using webcasting where visual interaction is not necessary
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AB Collaborate with teachers from all over, gain information from people outside of our district, find partners for our classes. We participated in JAZZ last summer. JAZZing up your curriculum with videoconferencing. 123vc.net
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AB We had district support -- $5k/year – we used it all in year 1, not even close in subsequent years After you observe VFT – you get the hang of it, use your internal resources torecreate th same or sometimes better experiences Of course – studentcollaborations are free!
AB Exchange –Wales, Novel Conversations/Debates Master Lessons – Lewis & Clark, Butterflies Challenges –Around the State, Monster Match, Landmarks, Habitat Hunt, Who’s Who Hybrids - Ecosystems
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AB Teacher Pd is the missing link in any successful program! --set aside time for instructional leadedrs to plan VC lessons that integrate with curriculum --if it doesn’t correlate to what they’re required to do….”MUST HAVE TIME IN YOUR CURRICULUM” --what goes into feeling prepared --teachers spread the news –
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CR Our students are taking fully online classes outside of the normal shool day. Students upport is essential to success!! Even at the high school level they are still just kids! Advising Orientation Mentors Technology Access @Home -- Spanish IB Mobile Devices Pilot
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