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= Team Vision: To improve technology use in the classroom. = = = Team, I have suggested some topics below to develop an agenda for our first online meeting. Please add/delete as necessary by using a different color of font. __Remember, our vision is to improve technology use in the classroom__. Maybe you are wanting to integrate technology in your classroom but don't know where to start. Share with the team where you are and any of your suggestions.

The deadline is Sunday, June 27, 10:00 p.m. to form our first agenda online, unless you suggest otherwise. Please include your suggestions regarding the deadline on the page titled "Timeframe for Creating Agenda). Otherwise, amend/delete/propose topics for our first meeting below.

=1. Suggestions For Our First Online Meeting= Agenda (Amend and propose new topics as you see necessary below. You may even want to number by importance. Place your initals at the end of each as I have done.) > Technology (no TEKS in NM)to Integrate Learning of the State Standards in the Core Subjects (English, > math, social studies, science)-- (BC) > Leading to a District's Technology Policy -- (BC) = =
 * 1) Overview of the Technology Application TEKS (AG)
 * 2) Review of the district's technology policies and standards (AG)
 * 3) Review of PSJA's STaR Campus report to TEA (AG)
 * 4) Collaborations between teachers from Texas and New Mexico (AG)
 * 5) Podcasting for the classroom (AG)
 * 6) Wikis as a collaboration tool (AG)
 * 7) Staff development in computer basics (AG)
 * 8) Updating Teacher web pages (AG)
 * 9) Developing online training modules (AG)
 * 10) A review of Web 2.0 tools (AG)
 * 11) Using Webquests (AG)
 * 12) Technology grants (AG)--This is an area that I would like to see a great focus as we are socio-economically disadvantaged and could use input on what resources are available-(HH) 
 * 13) Cyberethics (AG)
 * 14) Forge new partnerships with businesses, campuses, other states, etc. to share resources, ideas, and collaborate. (AG)
 * 15) Student-centered, hands-on when it comes to learning content through technology. Podcasting is a topic of interest. (DG)
 * 16) Low socio-economic students in my area do not have computers and/or internet in their homes. That is a topic I would like to address. (DG)
 * 17) The TEKS (the minimum standards) required by the state in the incorporation of technology and the lack of technology in the schools is an area that needs to be addressed, as well. (DG)
 * 18) Overview of the Technology Application TEKS (AG) * Using the State Education Standards on
 * 1) Review of the district's technology policies and standards (AG) * Explanation for Understanding of the Legal Requirements
 * 1) How to Make Technology Available to our Low Socio-Economic Students (BC)
 * 2) Poverty and Low Income Keeping Technology out of the Home (BC)

=2. Facilitator:= Alma Godoy

Activities: 1. Provide 24/7 professional development aligned with the TA TEKS for all teachers to create new learning environments ro achieve technology literacy for all students. 2. Provide students with the tools they need to successfully compete in the 21st century by ensuing that all classrooms have access to the latest technologies. 3. Apply for grant money to purchase laptops for students in families of lower socio economic status.

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