Tech25Labs

Tech 25 Labs
A variety of educational technology training sessions will be offered at various dates and times throughout the year. We recognize the importance of professional development and want to provide our staff the opportunity to learn and grow by using technology to engage students and enhance instruction. The professional development sessions will be organized around the District 25 concept of [|WIRED].

Therefore, the strands and topics are: - World Focus (e.g. ePals, connecting globally through Skype, foreign language simulations, Google Earth, GIS) - Integrate (e.g. cross curriculum project ideas, problem based learning, path finders, gaming, subject/grade resources, organizational tools, os basics - Reflect (e.g. electronic portfolios, podcasting, digital storytelling, assessing technology projects) - Engage (e.g. student response systems, interactive whiteboards, classroom projectors, collaborative systems, document cameras) - Discover (e.g. communication tools, Web 2.0 resources, software gems, iLife ’09, iWork ’09, subscriptions)

We are now accepting proposals to facilitate a fall/winter session (deadline TBD). You do not have to be an expert or present a long class. Sessions can be a short as one hour and can be examples of technology integration or a collection of projects with time to create. Please visit [|the proposal site] to submit your proposal. Presenters will be paid $30 per hour plus $30 per hour for preparation (new sessions only). Presenters will need to submit a course that fits the strand, define the times, location, and provide a title and description. You will be notified if your proposal is accepted. Classes will be cancelled that have less than 5 registered participants three days before the scheduled start date.

The accepted proposals will be presented to staff for viewing and enrolling through an electronic catalog. We anticipate sessions will begin in September. Presenters and participants can receive CPDUs for their participation.

If you have any questions, contact us at tech25labs@d25.org. We look forward to seeing your proposals!