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 * PANORAMA STEP IT UP TEAM 2009-2010**

I. Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application ** Access, evaluate effectively and apply information efficiently and effectively. 1. Identify, locate, retrieve and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. 4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question. A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. B. Use of technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online. V. ** Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction ** Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration. 1. Assess student’s learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. VI. ** Assistive Technology ** Understand human, equity and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice. 1. Identify and analyze assistive technology resources that accommodate individual student learning needs. 2. Apply assistive technology to the instructional process and evaluate its impact on learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics and abilities. Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology. 1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in lifelong learning. 2. Use resources of professional organization and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. 4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.
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 * VII. Professional Growth **

Professional Development Technology Workshop to all teachers at Panorama Elementary School. Workshop # 1: Workshop on Google Site Date: November 17, 2009 Workshop #2: Workshop on Google Tools Date: May 6, 2010
 * Description:**

The technology workshop conducted and shared to the teachers at Panorama Elementary School was a beneficial one. Teachers were updated to the latest information on technologies. Technology standards were explained to them. Teachers were able to practice working on creating sites and applying some of the tools. The workshop was a great help for more collaboration to all teachers.
 * Reflection:**

November 17, 2009 Panorama Elementary School Computer Lab Reflection: Workshop on Google Site helps all teachers to create their own website to share, communicate and collaborate with collegues, parents and students.
 * WORKSHOP 1: Workshop on Google Site**


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Attendance Evaluation
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WORSHOP 2: Workshop on Google Tools** May 6, 2010 Panorama Elementary School Computer Lab Reflection: Google Tools help teachers to be more creative and resourceful on how to present their lessons in artistic way.


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