Resources Related to Articles:
This link leads to a Webliography for Web 2.0 resources mentioned in an article in the February issue of Today's Catholic
Teacher magazine (Password: webtools).
Podcasting Tips from Podcasting Students: This downloadable file, described in an article in the January 2007 issue of Today's Catholic Teacher magazine includes
podcasting tips from students in primary, upper elementary, and high school. Click on the link below to access an audio file
of some of the tips (created by students at Grandview Elementary School).
TCO- Initial Hidden Costs: This document, described in an article in
Today's School magazine, can be used by educators to identify potential
hidden costs when purchasing technology.
TCO- Ongoing Costs: This document, described in an article in
Today's School magazine, can be used by educators to identify ongoing
costs to support technology programs.
Troubleshooting Tips for Teachers and Students: This PDF document, described in an article in Today's Catholic Teacher magazine, may be downloaded and posted in classrooms
or used as an instructional tool with students. It is a compilation of the ten troubleshooting tips most frequently mentioned
in an international survey of school and district technology coordinators.
Internet sites for Religion Teachers: This Word document, described in an article in Today's Catholic Teacher magazine, is an annotated list of Internet sites
appropriate for use in Religion classes (K-8).
Tools for School Administrators:
Standardized Test Scores: This Excel template functions as a data base and can be used to tack annual standardized test scores by grade level. To
access a step sheet with complete directions for its use, click
here.
Technology Use Observation Tool: Based upon the Apple Classroom of Tomorrow (ACOT) research that identifies five levels of technology use typically displayed
by teachers, this checklist can be used by teacher mentors and other classroom observers to provide feedback after observing
a lesson that incorporates use of technology.
Resources Developed for Workshops:
A Hotlist on Integration Resources: The links provided here are supporting material for a workshop presented in New Orleans, LA at the NECC 2004 Conference.
The workshop, entitled 'Beyond the Bells and Whistles,' focused on helping school administrators hone their technology leadership
skills. Presenters were Harvey Barnett, Susan Brooks-Young, and Karl Forest.
Hotlist on Handheld Computers: Originally designed for a videoconference on handhelds in education, this Hotlist is a good place to start when exploring
the potential for PDA use in schools.
Hotlist on Infrastructure/TCO: Developed for use by technology planners as they work on the infrastructure, finance/budget, and evaluation portions of
their technology plans.
Hotlist on Technology Planning: Developed for use by technology planners as they work on the curriculum and professional development portions of their technology
plans.
Staff Development Sampler: This activity provides an overview of some of the points a school administrator must consider when planning staff development
on the use of technology in education.
Blogs
I'm thinking about experimenting with the use of blogs in professional development. I've started one,
Blogging and School Administrators, to sort out ideas about how this might work. Click the link to read and comment. Depending upon where this goes, I may add
additional blogs later.
Workshop Blogging: This blog is used to gather ideas and comments from workshop participants during discussions. Rather than charting
a few ideas, everyone has the opportunity to speak his/her mind through blogging.
