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Welcome. T 4 Alabama Project Orientation March 31, 2003. Introductions. Evolution of the T 4 Alabama Project. Year 1 – Generation Y model piloted in 23 Alabama schools Year 2 – Developed T 4 Alabama Project as separate entity using the Gen Y model (added 30 schools)

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  1. Welcome T4 Alabama Project Orientation March 31, 2003 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  2. Introductions Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  3. 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) Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  4. 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.” Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  5. 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.” • “Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.” Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  6. 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 • 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. • “Provide professional development that enables staff to become and remain proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.” Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  7. 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 • 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. Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  8. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  9. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  10. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  11. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  12. Video Generation Y Worldwide Horizons for Youth U. S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  13. 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. Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  14. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  15. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  16. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  17. 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 to develop a technology-infused lesson plan aligned to 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) Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  18. 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 Study for grades K-12 • Alabama High School Graduation Exam • SAT, Writing Assessment Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  19. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  20. 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) Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  21. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  22. 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  23. 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 (dfuller@alsde.edu) Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  24. T4 Alabama Listserv t4alabama@yahoogroups.com • 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 Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  25. Questions and Answers Technology Initiatives > Alabama DoE

  26. 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

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