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| Expanding teachers' use of technology is another goal of this EdTech grant. To level the playing field in the first year of the grant, iCATS made sure that all teachers had a way to use their computers in the classroom as a teaching tool. iCATS made sure that teachers' televisions were connected to a scan converter so they could project websites as well as programs to the class.
During this grant, teachers have been surveyed three times a year to ascertain their levels of expertise in technology areas. iCATS then have helped teachers build upon their technology levels.This has been done by modeling technology during the math workshops and also by scheduling technology workshops afterschool or by meeting with teachers on an individual basis during their plan periods or before or after school. |
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Teachers were given instruction the first year in technologies that would be helpful in writing and teaching the new math lessons that they were creating. A few of the technologies that were taught during the first year were Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, GraphMaster and the use of digital cameras. To accomplish the technolgy goals of this grant, each EVSC school has a "My Cat" assigned to their building. This has been helpful for communications and to ensure that teachers know who to call for help. |
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