Technology Specialist/Webmaster Training
There are 8 Technology Specialists in our district. Each Technology Specialist assists in the integration of Technology Applications TEKS in the K-12 curriculum. We have one part-time Webmaster. The Technology Specialists and Webmaster will attend conferences, training sessions, and become members of professional instructional technology associations. This will allow the Technology Specialists and Webmaster to provide adequate training for educators administrators in our district and keep abreast of new emerging technologies.
Texas Computer Education Association 2005 Convention and Expo February 7-11, 2005 in Austin, Texas [ Click here ]
We will be sponsoring one vertical team of principals and their respective Campus Technology Teams to attend the TCEA Convention and 'Let Technology Shine.' The Texas Computer Education Association 25th Annual Convention & Exposition will be held in Austin at the Convention Center, February 7-11, 2005.
Element K – Online Learning [ Click here ]
100 Element K accounts will be provided to MISD employees interested in taking on-line courses for T.E. credit. Benefits of taking on-line courses:
- Knowledge on-demand: MISD staff can access training instantly-at the office, at home, or on the road, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Education is available when and where you want (and need) it.
- Self-Paced Courses: Through interactive self-paced courses, staff members can take advantage of an extensive on-line reference library.
- Variety: Hundreds of in-depth courses are available instantly-covering everything from “MS Office software” to “FrontPage” web editing software.
- No Cost to Employees: The accounts are free to employees, and will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve-basis.
Masters Across Technology [ Click here ]
This unique program offers educators an unprecedented opportunity to complete the online Computer Education and Cognitive Systems (CECS) Master's Teaching and Learning with Technology program through the University of North Texas.
Instructional Technology Contests
- District Technology Teachers of the Year
- eChalk Student Contests
- Region One Student Technology Contest
Students (3-12th grades) can enter projects in the following categories: Web Publishing Design, Desktop Publishing, Digital Video, Multimedia, and Digital Graphics.
PDA’s Classroom/Administrations
This pilot program provides teachers and principals the tools and training needed to utilize PDA’s in the classroom and administratively.
Technology Summer Share Fair
The Technology Summer Share Fair will provide MISD staff and the community with technology training opportunities and best practices workshops.
Campus Technology Team Meetings and Support
Each campus has a Campus Technology Team. The Campus Technology Team is usually comprised of the Principal or Assistant Principal, several teachers in different departments or grade levels, and selected office staff. The team shares the responsibility for setting goals, making and executing technology plans, and measuring success.
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