Instructional Technology Leadership Opportunity

West Irondequoit Laptop Pilot Program

· To learn, demonstrate and encourage best practices in educational technology

· To develop technology rich opportunities for enhanced student learning

· To share successful strategies with colleagues throughout the District

· A corps of 8 to 10 District teachers who:

o Are excited about the potential of technology in education

· Look forward to developing new opportunities for kids

o Dare to experiment pedagogically

o Enjoy collegial sharing

· Receive a new laptop computer for use in your classroom (an additional computer, not a replacement) and at home

· Enjoy a wide variety of instructional and application software on the laptop

· Participate in a 2 day summer workshop and 5 after-school meetings during the year ; dates TBD based on participants’ input (TLC workshop credit for all meetings)

· Create at least 4 technology rich lessons for students

· Share the knowledge and strategies with colleagues throughout the District

· Complete the application form on the back of this flier

And/Or

· Call Scott Ertel (336-3111) for more information

West Irondequoit Laptop Pilot Program

Application*

Please complete and return to Gail Grinnell, Director of Technology, no later than Thursday, June 16.

Name:____________________________________________________

Telephone (school) _____________ Telephone (home)______________

E-mail address______________________________________________

Building____________________ Subject/Grade level______________

Please indicate two or three ways in which you think technology might be best used to support and extend learning in your classroom:

Signature________________________________ Date________________

* Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the pilot program by July 5^th. In addition to criteria outlined on the flyer, representation across schools/ grade levels will be a consideration.