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Missouri Educational Technology Leaders (METL) www.metl.org. Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) Missouri Chapter. Why?. Role of Technology in Education High Interest Internationally recognized organization Lack of organized professional group in state Lack of voice
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Missouri Educational Technology Leaders(METL)www.metl.org Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) Missouri Chapter
Why? • Role of Technology in Education • High Interest • Internationally recognized organization • Lack of organized professional group in state • Lack of voice • Lack of professional development and sharing of best practices opportunities
Purpose • To assist Missouri school districts in understanding how to plan for the use and successful implementation of information technology to improve student learning, advocate for educational technology needs and to promote the development of leadership skills for educational technology professionals.
Inaugural Board Beginning July 2012 two additional board positions will be occupied: Past Chair At-Large Member (2)
Goals Missouri Educational Technology Leaders
Costs *** No individual memberships are being accepted ***
Next Steps • CoSN Board approval June 2011 • Chapter Announcement July 2011 • First Board Election January 2012 • First Annual meeting March 2012
#1 How could an organization like METL help you?
#2 • What types of resources would you find beneficial?
Contact Us • Ray Eernisse, Francis Howell R-III, ray.eernisse@fhsdschools.org • Melissa Tebbenkamp, Raytown C-2, Melissa.Tebbenkamp@raytownschools.org • Charles Brazeale, St. Charles R-Vi, CBrazeale@mail.stcharles.k12.mo.us • Greg Southard, Pattonville R-III, gsouthard@psdr3.org • Andy Hall, Kearney R-I, halla@mail.kearney.k12.mo.us • Eric Nicklas, MOREnet, eric@more.net