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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY NEWS From the New Hampshire Department of Education |
September 5, 2007 |
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IN THIS ISSUE § Title IID Phase II: Ed Tech Mini-Grants § Looking for Online Facilitators § Digital Portfolio PD Sessions § Schools Moving Up Webcast § OPEN NH Online Courses Available Now
Looking for other info? Check out previous issues online at www.nheon.org/oet/etnews |
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====================================== TITLE II-D PHASE II: ED TECH MINI-GRANTS ======================================
The application information for Classroom Technology Mini-Grants (NCLB Title IID Phase II) is now posted online at www.nheon.org/oet/nclb. The purpose of this competitive mini-grant program is to promote technology integration for improved student learning. In accordance with federal guidelines, high need school district teams (see appendix in the application for list of high need districts) are eligible to apply for $5,000 mini-grants to improve the level of technology integration within classrooms in core content areas through specific project-based learning units. School teams from all levels (elementary, middle, and high school) from high need districts are encouraged to submit applications for $5,000 mini-grants for the 2007-08 year.
An informational meeting which will give you many more details about how to submit a successful proposal will be held at the NH Department of Education on September 25th. You may choose the morning or afternoon meeting. YOU MUST REGISTER if you wish to attend this meeting to represent your proposed team. The registration link is available from the website listed above.
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====================================== FACILITATE AN ONLINE COURSE with OPEN NH! ======================================
OPEN NH is seeking interested NH educators to become part of its online facilitators group. Submit an application for the next round of online facilitator training. This group will be trained with educators from several other states. Add to your skill set and learn to share your expertise with others in a growing community of online facilitators from all over the country. Visit www.nheon.org/opennh for details.
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====================================== DIGITAL PORTFOLIO PD SESSIONS ====================================== nheon.org/centers/PortfolioPDSessions.htm
A year-long line-up of Digital Portfolio Professional Development Sessions for 2007-08 will be hosted at the Local Educational Support Centers across the state. Nationally known portfolio experts, Dr. Helen Barrett and Dr. David Niguidula, are involved in this series which was lined up to help all schools learn more about using digital portfolios for instruction and assessment. There are SEATS AVAILABLE IN THESE SESSIONS!!! To register, please contact the host Center for your desired session (see the complete list of dates, locations, and session descriptions via the link above). Registration fees are $130 per person per session. All sessions will be held from 8:30 to 3:30.
If you have a team that applied for a Phase I grant for this purpose, seats for your initial sessions have been reserved for your team. Contact your team leader who has received grant information already. TEAM LEADERS… please be sure to submit your grant budget forms right away for processing (or talk with your district grants manager for help) so that you can pay the registration invoice.
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====================================== SCHOOLS MOVING UP WEBCAST ====================================== www.schoolsmovingup.net/events/literacytools
The "Schools Moving Up" group is hosting a webcast on October 24, 2007 titled "Tools for Literacy: Technology to Support Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development”
Presenters are Kathy McClaskey (www.edtech-associates.com) and Joan Sedita (www.seditalearning.com). The session is described as follows: Technology provides a new opportunity to remove barriers to learning and improve the literacy skills of all students. Through discussion and demonstration, Kathy and Joan will introduce participants to accessible desktop and “no cost” tools that can be used to support the teaching and learning of reading comprehension and vocabulary strategies. This event will emphasize the importance of direct comprehension and vocabulary instruction, as well as how to integrate the technology tools into this instruction. Sign-up to participate at http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/events/literacytools
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====================================== OPEN NH FALL COURSES ======================================
The fall lineup of OPEN NH Courses is available for registration now. This online professional development program is growing fast. Join us online in one of the many courses! There’s a lot to choose from. Don’t see a course for your needs? OPEN NH can customize a course for staff at your school. Contact Stan Freeda at sfreeda@ed.state.nh.us for information on current courses and future possibilities.
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Regards, Cathy Higgins Visit us on NH Educators Online at http://nheon.org/oet |
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ET News is sent from the Office of Educational Technology at the New Hampshire Department of Education. ET News serves as a primary e-mail communication tool about technology matters pertinent to NH educators. Current and previous issues are posted on the web at www.nheon.org/oet/etnews and include information about: · NHDOE technology surveys and technology planning · Federal technology funding and E-rate discounts · Research studies, curriculum information, and professional development related to technology implementation
Requests from service providers to disseminate information about their technology products and services using the electronic newsletter ET News can no longer be accommodated due to workload priorities in OET. Providers are referred to the Reports and Statistics section of the NHDOE website, where several data reports are available in various formats, including School and SAU Information with names, phone numbers, and addresses, Student Dropout Data, and more. Go to the Reports and Statistics area of the NHDOE website at: www.ed.state.nh.us
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