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Monroe's TIG Presentation at WEMTA11- 3.22.11
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TIG- Technology Integration GroupMary Friedrichs, Angela Schmelzer, Nichole Jordan
Monroe School District
Technology Integration GroupWhat is this all about?
Why and how did TIG get started?
Who is a part of TIG?
What does TIG do?
Tech Wednesdays
All the rest
How does TIG work?
Why did TIG get started?
• The bad that led to the good
• Administration changes/Budget issues
• Business Ed. Teacher given technology responsibilities
• Forward thinking leads us to TIG and Scope and Sequence Groups
TIG- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GROUP• This group works closely with
administrators and teachers • Providing professional
development• Answering technology related
questions• Helping to integrate
technology into existing curriculum
• Disseminating information to staff
• This group is finalizing grade level curriculum that integrates technology into the existing curriculum
• Follows technology standards• Uses existing curriculum
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Technology Committee Broke into two groups out of necessity:
Who is a part of TIG?Teachers and Administration
• One paid teacher representative from each of the 6 schools: 3 elementary schools, middle school, high school, and charter school
• Our 2 district LMC Directors: One elementary director and one middle, charter and high school director
• Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Monthly or bimonthly meetings• Depends on the
time of year• Some after school,
some during school
The building rep. is the contact person• For teachers- to answer questions,
concerns, or address development needs• For administrators- to provide training
opportunities, relay information, troubleshoot
How does TIG work?Collaboratively
What does TIG do?
• Helps staff regarding technology issues• Communicates building and staff questions, concerns,
professional development requests at meetings• Relays pertinent information to staff; information that comes
from meetings• Develops trimester newsletters• Provides professional development
• Tech Wednesdays• Tech Gigs• SMARTBoard Trainings
• Teachers and administrators contact building reps and LMC Directors with questions, concerns and requests
• An agenda is created
• TIG members meet and review agenda items
• Professional development is planned based on meeting
• TIG members disperse information back to teachers and administrators
TIG MeetingsA Process
TIG Tech News
•Third Wednesday of each month
•Variety of topics, technology level and location
•Teachers are required to attend 3 sessions
•All sessions start at 3:25
•Teachers can stay as long as they would like-
•Can leave at the end of their work day•Or be paid for extra time
What is a Tech Wednesday?Professional Development for teachers and support staff
Visions Software
Tech Wednesday Topics Held at various locations
Microsoft Word- Beginner and Intermediate (Advanced)
Elementary Report Cards
Badgerlink
Outlook- Level 1 and Level 2
SMARTBoards- Levels 1, 2 and 3
Copier Scanning Documents and Pictures
Photo Story 3
Tumbleboks and Bookflix
TurnItIn Software
Timesaving Tips and Tricks
Website Work Time
Microsoft Publisher
Incorporating Blogs into the Curriculum
Tech Wednesday
• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more
• 3 are required• Held on Wednesdays, starting at
3:25• Can be used for professional
development inservice hours or earn pay if hours go beyond professional day
Tech Gig
• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more
• Not required• Can be any day of the week• Can be used forprofessional developmentinservice hours orearn pay if hours go beyond professional day
What is a Tech Gig?…and how is that different from a Tech Wednesday?
As we all know, learning doesn’t end when the students leave.
What are some successes that you can share from your district?
Questions???