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Do you integrate the technology standards into your curriculum? List specific ways that you have integrated technology into your content area. 1) Discover Education, United Streaming videos for Social Studies and Science 2) Music software that is interactive with music and games 3) Collect data using interfaces and then transfer data to the computer or calculator for printing out 4) Alphasmarts are used to transfer data for printouts 5) Internet is used to reserach information on elements and create brochures. 6) Students can printout lecture notes online.

Do your administrators model daily use of technology? If so, how? 1) Everyday email letter is sent out called Smoke Signals 2) Monday Memo is sent out each Friday to inform us of upcoming events for the following week 3) Intercom interruptions have been cut down and pop ups have replaced any messages to teachers 4) Lesson plans are checked in STI 5) Powerpoint or ELMO's have been used for faculty meeting presentations

Do you share with your colleagues the knowledge gained at the technology professional development activities? How? Do you conduct a follow up session or conversation? 1) Yes, the relevant information is shared. 2) Trainings are offered to staff on PD days 3) Emails are often sent out regarding STI PD and reminders for staff to check out any trainings offered that they may be interested in taking Would you be able to benefit from hainv a full-time tech coordinator to assist in technology integration in your classroom? How? YES!!!!!!! 1) It would help teachers use the available technology. 2) Technology information would be able to be taught to the staff in a timely manner 3) More trainings could be offered 4) Teacers may be more receptive to accept information given to them by someone who is a permanent technology coordinator rather than someone who is considered a "peer". 5) It would allow me to do MY job... teach children.