This document provides guidance on how to handle a new Technology Application Project (TAP) from a partner teacher. It involves assessing how specific the teacher's request is, determining the technology involved, considering additional factors the teacher may not have mentioned, and offering options to expand the project's scope if appropriate. The overall goal is to ensure all necessary details are addressed to successfully complete the TAP.

1. How To Handle a New TAP
This TAP is from:
The TAP asks for:
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How specific is this TAP?
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The partner- The partner- The partner-
teacher has a teacher has some teacher has a very
topic area in mind, ideas about how clear idea about
but doesn’t know they want to use the technology
how to make the technology, but is project they want
technology work open to more to do, and knows
and needs me to suggestions from exactly what they
come up with me. need my help with.
some ideas.
What kind of technology does this TAP involve?
(If the TAP doesn’t say a specific kind of technology, make a list of possible options to discuss
with the teacher. Note if you need to learn any new technology skills to complete this TAP.)
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What might the partner-teacher not have thought of that I should consider?
(Even if the partner-teacher has a lot clear idea for this TAP, your job is to make sure all the
details are taken care of, like copyright issues, getting the right equipment, etc.)
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Can this activity be expanded using other technology?
(Remember that the partner-teacher might not have time to expand the activity they originally
proposed, or they might not be comfortable learning more new technology all at once. You
should offer your ideas and suggestions, but the final decision is up to the partner-teacher.)
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