Summer Tech Academy Plan

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Instructional Technology
Summer Academy 2008

Who: Registration is open to all Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau teachers, paraprofessionals and staff members

When:
Tuesday, August 5
12:15 – 12:30 Welcome
12:30 - 2:00 Block A Classes
2:15 – 3:45 Block B Classes

Thursday August 7
12:15 – 12:30 Welcome
12:30 - 2:00 Block C Classes
2:15 - 3:45 Block D Classes

Where: High School Library computer labs and Galesville Elementary computer labs

Goals:
G-E-T IT classes align with:
Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau District Goal:
Provide sufficient personnel training and materials to maximize the learning environment and achievement of all students.

District Information and Technology Vision:
It is the vision of the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District that the community of students, staff and citizens will become life-long learners through the integrated use of information and technology resources as learning tools. Our school district will provide the necessary tools and resources to be effective in developing 21st century skills.

District Information Media and Technology Combined Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Provide leadership and establish resources for research-based practices to assist educators in improving units of study that integrate Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Information & Technology Literacy and align to 21st Century Skills.

Wisconsin Teacher Standards:
Standard 4: Teachers know how to teach.
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Standard 6: Teachers communicate well.
The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Standard 10: Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.

A $50 stipend will be paid for each afternoon attended. Staff members attending a summer tech academy class will be asked to share information with colleagues at a future staff meeting.