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Tier 1: Teacher
Productivity Station
(Supports the learning experience)
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Tier 2: Instructional
Presentation
and Student Productivity
(Enhances the learning experience)
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Tier 3:
Student-Centered Learning Classroom
(Transforms the learning experience)
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Observable and Best
Practices
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This tier focuses on the teacher using technology to get his/her
job done. The teacher:
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Produces learning materials more effectively
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Communicates quickly with e-mail
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Finds instructional resources on the Internet
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Keeps / Organizes student information, grades more effectively
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Classroom Website: Post grades, classroom information, calendar,
information for parents, etc.
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This tier involves teacher facilitation of large group learning
activities and student productivity use of (word processing, etc.) technology:
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Brainstorm and share ideas
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Deliver visual presentations
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Represent information visually
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Conduct one-computer classroom lessons
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Facilitate group discussions and lessons
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Students write papers, reports on computer or smart keyboard
(DANA, Neo)
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Classroom Website: Post educational resources
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This tier promotes student learning and the use of technology
through project based learning:
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Inquiry-based, essential questions
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Research, analyze data and problem-solve
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Write, develop and publish products
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Invent products through programming
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Creating and using WebQuests and Curriculum Pages
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Authoring/reviewing work online
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Classroom Website: Post student work and projects (SHARE)
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Professional
Development
Possibilities
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Office-suite software training
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Internet I (searching for information, copyright, citations)
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Internet II (finding instructional resources on the Internet)
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Thinkfinity awareness training
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Presentation systems/techniques
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Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote)
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Graphic Organizer (Inspiration)
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One-computer classroom strategies
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Group Processes Program-Solving software (Decisions/Decisions,
etc.)
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Using handhelds and smart keyboards for writing and other
student projects
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Using tech. in project-based learning
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Graphics and video-editing
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Web publishing
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WebQuests and Curriculum
Pages
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Using graphing calculators, probeware and/or robotics for
problem-solving
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Internet safety for students
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Required
Conditions
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Computer network
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Technical Support ensuring successful operation of computers and
network
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Administrative expectations for technology use for
administrative purposes
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Conditions in Tier 1, plus:
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Good access to computers for student use
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Technical Support for projector/document camera use
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Administrative expectations for technology use for instructional
purposes
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Conditions in Tier 2, plus:
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School-based technology integration coach
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Ubiquitous access to computers for student use
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Opportunity for publishing and
sharing online
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Administrative expectations and support for technology use for
project-based learning
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Technology Resources
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Standard technology resources, including:
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Standards-based computer
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Access to at least one printer
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Internet access
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Office suite productivity software
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Thinkfinity and other online teacher lesson resources (use as
is)
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Access to student management software
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Resources in Tier 1, plus:
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Document camera
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Projector
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Inspiration (graphic organizing software)
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Thinkfinity, WebQuest and other online teacher lesson resources
from the Internet (adapt and use)
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Printer(s) in classroom (BW Laser) (Color Inkjet)
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Resources in Tier 2, plus selected:
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Multimedia production technology (digital camera, camcorder,
video-editing software, etc.)
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Web publishing software
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Handhelds, graphing calculators
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Science Probeware
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Robotics
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High tech classrooms or computer labs
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Estimated Costs
(Excluding tax)
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Computer.................................................... $800
Printer
(or share of networked laser printer) $200
Office
Suite.................................................... $56
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Document
Camera............................................ $438
Projector........................................................... $664
Cart/Projector Mount.......................................... $125
Inspiration.......................................................... $30
Portable DANA Lab....................................... $12,000
Portable Laptop Lab..................................... $45,000
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Depends
on solution(s) selected.
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