- We will be ordering Netbooks (1 to 1 ratio). For those unfamilar, they are smaller computers that are appx 400.00 each and provide easy web browsing and simple text edit.
- We will be ordering a cart of Macbooks for the heavier technology lifting.
- We will be looking into a special offer for smartboards - 2 for 1! and also looking into purchasing mimio's with projectors for meeting rooms and maybe a classroom.
- We will be ordering some widescreen tv's and katie is talking to some people about getting ps3's donated so we will be able to use little big planet.
- Amy is working on a list of peripherals including things such as headphones, carts, cameras, etc.
- Al provided a list of software for the image and Amy is cross checking with what the DOE provides.
Technology Standards for Teachers
(Adapted from The ISTE National Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers)
Effective teachers model and apply the following standards as they design, implement and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning at Quest to Learn.
Teachers promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
Teachers engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
Teachers promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
Teachers model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Teachers design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
Teachers develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
Teachers customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
Teachers demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
Teachers collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
Teachers communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
Teachers model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
Teachers promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
Teachers advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
Teachers develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.
Teachers address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
Teachers participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
Teachers exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
Teachers evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
