Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE Welcome T 4 Alabama Project Orientation March 31, 2003.

Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

Welcome

T4 Alabama Project

OrientationMarch 31, 2003


Introductions


Evolution of the T4 Alabama Project Year 1 – Generation Y model piloted

in 23 Alabama schools Year 2 – Developed T4 Alabama

Project as separate entity using the Gen Y model (added 30 schools)

Year 3 (2002-2003) – Continue to perfect and individualize the model for Alabama (adding 26 schools)


Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning objectives

of state/district technology plans: “Encourage learning that is relevant and

authentic through the use of technology.”

“Align the use of technology with local, state, and national content standards and curricula to enhance learning and enrich teaching.”

“Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.”


Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning objectives

of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work

cooperatively on real-world projects that will make a difference in their schools

“Align the use of technology with local, state, and national content standards and curricula to enhance learning and enrich teaching.”



Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning

objectives of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work


The student partners with one of his regular, non-technical teachers during that semester to create a technology-infused lesson or other teaching project aligned to state standards.



Why T4 ? Helps to meet learning

objectives of state/district technology plans: Students in the program work


The student partners with one of his regular, non-technical teachers during that semester to create a technology-infused lesson or other teaching project aligned to state standards.

The teacher provides the academic content and expertise while the student provides the technical expertise needed to complete the lesson.


Role of T4 Schools Attend March 31 orientation training Assign teacher with technical skills as T4

teacher Provide networked lab with one computer per

student Workstations should have:

Internet connectivity/e-mail Web browsing software Presentation-authoring software Web page authoring software


Role of T4 Teachers and Students

T4 teacher attends summer training T4 students register with state web

site Students submit at least one

project per semester for review 1) proposal and final project

Teacher submits report at end of each semester


Role of the SDE Select schools Provide training to schools/systems Provide curriculum materials

GenY kit, 2nd Edition, includes Curriculum Guide, CD, video

Develop and maintain website Critique projects Provide networking opportunities; Promote

project statewide Coordinate the student competition Coordinate activities of Advisory Council


Important Dates

Summer Training – June 13 at Tarrant Middle School AETC 2002 – June 11 and 12, Birmingham

New T4 teachers get **free** registration On-site visits – informal, by TI staff, possible

throughout the year Reports from first semester & competition – Nov-

Dec Reports from second semester & competition – Apr-

May AETC 2004 – June 16-18 – Student showcase


Video

Generation YWorldwide Horizons for Youth

U. S. Department of EducationTechnology Innovation Challenge

Grant


T4 Scheduling Options

Each school has the flexibility to customize the T4 model in whatever way is most effective for its unique situation.

The T4 teacher should decide which chapters from the Gen Y curriculum guide to teach according to the technology available and

whether the class must meet the ½ requirement for graduation.


Computer Applications Requirement T4 class can meet the Computer

Applications ½ credit graduation requirement if taught in eighth grade or above T4 teacher should add additional

database and spreadsheet experiences to the Gen Y curriculum


Course Length

Usually one semester in length (1/2 credit) If taught for more than one semester, students

should complete more than one project and additional curriculum is added

Jr. high/middle – elective or exploratory class

6th grade – usually taught both semesters or as an after-school class


Options Use as the ½ credit computer

competency course required for graduation (Use Gen Y curriculum and add database and spreadsheet experiences)

Use as ½ credit elective that follows the computer competency course

Use as a 1 credit elective (use Gen Y curriculum and add enrichment; i.e. advanced projects and content, video production, school service component


Student Projects

Typically students are paired with a teacher they have in the regular program, but in small schools partner teachers may have to be recruited from throughout the school

Student and partner teacher work together todevelop a technology-infused lesson plan alignedto state standards (Course of Study, AHSGE, SAT)

Student mentors the teacher in technology skills being used to prepare the lesson

Students assists in delivering the lesson (provides technical support; helps students; or actually delivers part of the lesson)


Standards National Standards

NETS for Students (www.iste.org) Profiles for Technology Literate

Students (includes lesson plans helpful for the T4 teacher)

State Standards Courses of Study New! Technology Education Course of

Studyfor grades K-12

Alabama High School Graduation Exam SAT, Writing Assessment


Promotion Counselor could present T4 class option by

visiting classes of eligible students Principal present at PTA meeting Assembly Materials provided on diskette

Promotional letter to parent/student Sample Student Application with parental

permission section Tri-fold brochure – informational for partner

teachers


Important Links

www.t4alabama.org (T4 Alabama website)

www.genyes.org (national Generation Y) ALEX (Alabama Learning Exchange)

www.alex.state.al.us www.gaggle.net www.aetc.cc (Alabama Educational

Technology Conference)


Curriculum Resources Alabama Virtual Library www.avl.lib.al.us –

reference materials for students to incorporate into projects

MarcoPolo http://marcopolo-education.org – model technology-infused lesson plans for core curriculum areas and the arts ThinkQuest www.thinkquest.org – student-developed websites that teach subject matter; browse the library to get ideas for projects


Project Formsavailable on the T4 website

Project Proposal Form (will be submitted online at the T4 Alabama website)

Progress Checklist Proposal Evaluation Form – what the state

reviewer will be looking for Collaboration Evaluation Form Professional Development Certificate for Partner

Teacher (3 hours professional development credit)

Student Participation Certificate


Information Sheet

Teachers: fill out contact info sheet in your packet if you haven’t done so earlier

Use it, if needed, to update when info changes, or email Donna Fuller ([email protected])


T4 Alabama [email protected]

Allows us to send e-mails to all members of the group at once

Can reply to sender or all members You will get a confirmation email that you

have been added to the mailing list as soon as you provide your email address.

You will then have capability to send & receive group emails


Questions and Answers


Wrap-Up

Stay in touch – feel free to use T4 Alabama listserv to exchange ideas, ask questions, make suggestions

Put June 13 (summer teacher training) on your calendar

Fax AETC registration form to 334-353-5886

Turn in Teacher Contact Info sheet today if you have not done so earlier

Please fill out your evaluation form

Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE Welcome T 4 Alabama Project Orientation March 31, 2003.

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