Welcome!
Starting a new year can be tough, especially
when your campus may be undergoing some radical changes. Instructional
Technology is here to provide you with suggestions on how to maximize
your technology investment, as well as help you plan professional
learning opportunities for staff.
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A print version of the 2004-2005 Professional
Development Catalog from Instructional Technology
will appear in teacher mailboxes by September 14.
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All professional development
sessions are aligned to state and national standards,
taking the mystery out of what it takes to achieve appropriate
technology
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An employee computer
purchase program--discounted for staff-will be unveiled
at the September 14th
Campus Technology Representatives meeting.
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Mark your
calendar for the November 13th TCEA Area 20 Conference.
This conference is free to SAISD staff and features professional
development and two phenomenal guest speakers. Find out
more online at http://www.tcea.org/area20
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GradeSpeed implementation
is underway with 14 schools in Cohort 1, 12 schools in
Cohort 2 for a total of 4 cohorts before January, 2005.
More info online.
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Digital Video Distribution
System (DVDS) new account creation will be completed
by September 14th. New digital video server--speeding
up intranet access to video content--will also come online
by mid September.
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As a Campus Technology Representative, you have the opportunity to
participate in ongoing professional development through the Office of
Instructional Technology. However, did you know that all campus tech
reps (1 per campus) will be sent to the TCEA 2005 State Conference in
Austin? More information
online.
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September 14th CTR Meeting Topics
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Here's a quick preview of SOME of the items on the CTR
Meeting Agenda:
Graphic Organizer Software Purchase Initiative
Based on TEKS/TAKS, it's clear that knowing how to create graphic
organizers improves student scores when they are tested on using
graphic organizers. "To know is to know how to make," as the
constructivist teacher would say. That's why Instructional Technology--in
collaboration with Reading/English Language Arts and the Social
Studies Department--is pursuing integration of electronic graphic
organizers like Kidspiration (K-3) and Inspiration (4-8) into
the scope and sequence. What's more, Instructional Technology
hopes to go before the School Board in October to purchase Kidspiration
and Inspiration mentioned above. Find out more about graphic
organizers by clicking the link below.
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Middle School Tech Apps:TEKS
Implementing a new curriculum for the first time can be difficult.
Yet, that's exactly what MS TA:TEKS teachers are doing. Find
out more about this online at http://itls.saisd.net/tateks
Teachers are taking advantage of a new Online
Learning Environment (OLE)
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Digital Media Authoring
In collaboration with Advanced Academic Services, teachers of
gifted and talented students will be participating in Digital
Media Authoring Academies designed to better meet GT State requirements.
Participants will receive a lab pack of digital media creation
software.
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Computer Lab Organization
Organizing your lab is well worth the cost
Not sure how to organize your computer lab, where to put the wires
and tables? Take a look at this recommended setup.
Primary
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Register Now
Register online for Instructional Technology Workshops.
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Update Your Windows
Protect your work computer by taking some simple steps to complete
the Windows Update.
However, avoid Windows Update
Service Pack 2 since it may cut you off from GradeSpeed
and HelpDesk support. More information will be shared soon.
Grant Updates & Information
Find Grant Information online--from grant writing tips to grants
for 2004-2005 school year.
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Campus Leadership Teams!
Want campus level technology planning and instructional support?
It's easy! Ask your Campus Leadership Team (CLT) to contact the
Office of Instructional Technology with a request.
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Protect Your Home Computer for Free!
Have a home computer but no money to buy software? Try
these free alternatives (Note: No SAISD support will be provided
for 3rd party software).
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Web-based Campus Calendars
Did you know that SAISD has provided campuses with two web-based
calendars? These calendars provide your campus with the ability
to schedule events in one, professional development/ learning
in the other, eliminating the need for paper-based calendars.
More information will be available from your Area Superintendent
soon.
In the meantime, check out http://itls.saisd.net/calendars
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