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TALES. The “Guts” of TALES. Federally funded TIG grant Team of teachers selected, trained and supported Time and $ support – equipment, subs, stipends… On Site Coordinator Personal & team tales Integrate technology as a tool and collaboratively when possible. Benefits to the School.
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The “Guts” of TALES • Federally funded TIG grant • Team of teachers selected, trained and supported • Time and $ support – equipment, subs, stipends… • On Site Coordinator • Personal & team tales • Integrate technology as a tool and collaboratively when possible
Benefits to the School • Technology training and support • Increased teacher motivation • Increased student motivation • Improved school collaboration • Access to equipment • Exposure to new ideas • Improved community relations – Outreach
Example Teacher Projects • Presentations for lessons & meetings • Student Tutorials – Algebra & Genetics • Stock Market Simulation • Inspiration Webbing • Teacher demonstrations • Hyperstudio animations • Webquests • Web Sites
Behind the “Guts” Let’s be Honest – What’s the Catch…? • Big time commitment – the tales, subs, meetings… • Stress factor for projects • Organizational issues – subs, team tale… • Only for one year • Creates a demand for more “stuff”