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7Mini Grant Project
Blair Thallmayer
MCOM 526: Org/Adm of Instructional Technology
April 1, 2009
Agenda
IntroductionSchool BackgroundProjectNew PurchasesConclusion
Introduction What is a teacher?
Team Leader
Encourager
Actor
Character Builder
Human Resource
Enriching Lives
Role Model
As an educator, my purpose is to utilize my talents to help all students succeed.
Integration of … Think Outside the BOX
Encourage life-long learners
William H. Ziegler Elementary School #746
Linda Saxon, Principal5935 Saul Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 537-2510
FAX (215) 537-2987
http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/ziegler
School Background
Grades: K-8th
Students Enrolled: 474
Percentage of Student Population
Asian- American: 6.3%
Caucasian: 12.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 25.7%
African American: 53.4%
Other: 1.9%
75% qualify for free/reduced lunch
School’s Vision for Technology Use
Teachers Trained to use Schoolnet
Students Technology instruction
Project based learning
Collaborative Lessons
NETS- National Ed Technology Standards
Trained to use Schoolnet
PSSA Prep
Fast ForWord & Earobics
Parents Trained to use Parentnet
Access to School’s Website for resources
Miss Thallmayer’s Classroom
30 3rd Grade Students
Inclusionary Classroom
Special education students with IEPs are in the same classroom as the general education students
Special education teacher is present in the room for support
10 students have IEPS
5 students have gifted IEPs
5 students are being tested
New Teacher
Goal
To utilize my talents to help all children succeed
Project Integration of subjects:
Art, Language Arts. Math, Science, Technology, Maybe Music
Final/summative assessment
The life cycle of a butterflyer or frog
Teamwork & Collaboration
5 groups of 6 students, all with different learning abilities
Steps of Project
Sculpt each stage and create background
Photograph each stage by .3 MP VGA Digital Camera
Upload photos & import into Microsoft PPT 2003
Create one slide per stage of cycle with photo, title and maybe sounds/music
Present to the class
New PurchasesProduct/Item Qty Cost/Item Total
Play-Doh Value Pack- 50 Pack 2 $13 $26
Chenille Kraft Clay Dough tools, 5 Piece 6 $5 $30
CD Pack- 30 CDS 2 $16 $32
Movie Edit Pro 3 $50 $150
Fabric- 5 colors 30 $5/yard $150
SanDisk- IGB Ultra II, Compact Flash 5 $36 $180
LeapFrog- Crammer Study & Sound System 3 $60 $180
iTunes subscription 30 $130 $3900
Kodak-Easy Share 7.0 MP Digital Camera 5 $150 $750
Total $5398.00
Conclusion Roles of a teacher
Incorporating upgrades into the lesson plan for future project-based learning.
Student outcomes:
Increase of attendance
Enjoyment & Motivation
Retain knowledge
Every student can succeed with the appropriate tools.