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Technology for Learning Professional Development
Our Technology for Learning (TFL) professional development is where teachers learn various technology applications and tools, and work with integrating the technology into their classes. They can earn laptops by attending the TFL professional development opportunities. Through these opportunities they develop integrated technology lessons designed to improve the math and/or reading skills of their students.

Through this program they were able to plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. They also implemented curriculum plans that included methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Throughout the program, the teachers used content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support their learning and research. They also applied productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning through the curriculum.

After 15-25 teachers are thoughtfully selected, they attended monthly, 3 hour professional development sessions taught by local, ESU 3, and state experts. Each TFL teacher also attend one of nine workshops on technology. Further study, monthly blogs, the creation of a website, sharing of lesson plans with peers within and outside of the district, and meeting and planning with the technology coordinator, Amy Kuhr, at least once a month was also required. There were 9 professional development meetings from 4:30-7:30. They can only miss one meeting, otherwise they were asked to leave the program.

Some of the topics covered were: Web 2.0 tools, 21st century skills, iPods, iTunes, iWeb, iShareinfo, webquests, wikis, blogs, iWork, Office, Kidspiration, Inspiration, iPhoto, digital photography, iMovie, VideoCue, Promethean boards, and educational gaming.

Come and meet our teachers of the TFL Program and see some of their work!