Agenda+Suggestions

Agenda Suggestions

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 * Purpose - increase/improve technology use and integration on our campuses
 * Objective - to brainstorm ideas to improve technology use and integration
 * Grade Level - 9-12
 * Facilitator's name - Debbie Anderson
 * Community members (add your name here if you are participating) - Paula B.
 * Activities (include the purpose, description, steps involved, and length of activity)

1) **Description:** Discuss concerns you have regarding technology use/integration on your campus. 2) **Steps involved:** 3) **Length of Activity:** 20 minutes
 * Activity 1: Technology Concerns**
 * What classes/grade levels do you teach?
 * What technology is available for teachers to use on your campus?
 * What are your biggest concerns regarding technology use/integration on your campus?
 * How can those concerns be resolved?

1) **Description:** Discuss the staff development that should be implemented that will best increase/improve technology use/integration on your campus. 2) **Steps involved:** 3) **Length of Activity:** 30 minutes
 * Activity 2: Technology Staff Development**
 * Share any outstanding staff development sessions you have attended in the last 3 years.
 * Critique the technology staff development on your campus.
 * How can it be improved?
 * What type of staff development is needed to get more teachers to integrate technology in their lessons?
 * Specifically, what training do teachers on your campus need (software, hardware, etc)?
 * Are there any members of the business community that we can get to speak to our teachers to stress the importance of technology integration?

1) **Description:** Discuss concerns you have on how well the Technology TEKS are covered in your district. 2) **Steps involved:** 3) **Length of Activity:** 20 minutes
 * Activity 3: Technology TEKS Coverage Concerns**
 * Are your incoming Freshmen technology literate when they arrive at your school?
 * What TEKS are not being covered adequately in your district?
 * What TEKS are being covered adequately in your district?
 * What suggestions do you have to improve coverage of the Technology TEKS?