April 2009 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the eighth update of 2008-2009, and we move forward with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. Ed Tech Workshops Salary Point Class - May 2 and May 16, 2009
4. Common Sense Schools Parent Media Education Program
5. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

1. Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting

There is no meeting scheduled for April. The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. We will use this time to share resources with each other and discuss issues facing instructional technology applications during our current educational climate.

2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• Excel: Filter and Merge!, 04/14/09
• Classroom Productivity with iLife Suite, 04/18/09 or 05/05/09
• Google Tools for Educators, 04/22/09
• Desktop Publishing in the Office, 04/28/09
• Concepts in Early Literacy, 04/30/09
• Desktop Publishing for Students and Teachers, 05/06/09
• Creating Literature Trips with Google Earth, 05/13/09
• Curriculum in Action with iMovie 09, 05/16/09
• Adding Inspiration to the Curriculum, 05/20/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

3. Ed Tech Workshops Salary Point Class - May 2 and May 16, 2009

Ed Tech Workshops is offering a salary point class titled “Engage. Enrich. Energize. Technology Strategies for Engaging Students with Project-Based Learning”. This will be held at Monte Vista Elementary School, 5423 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 on Saturday, May 2, 2009 and Saturday, May 16, 2009, 8:00am – 1:00pm. To enroll, go to http://edtechworkshops.com/enrollment.html. For more information, contact David Boin, (818) 785-0164.

4. Common Sense Schools Parent Media Education Program

Schools can now utilize free materials to help parents raise smart, responsible kids in our media world. The Common Sense Schools Parent Media Education Program includes a sample parent letter, parent media survey, student media survey, family media agreement, tip sheets on various topics (i.e Internet safety, alcohol), videos, and workshop presentation slides and scripts. Register for these materials at http://www.commonsensemedia.org/schools.

5. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

Please plan on attending the 13th Annual InfoTech Conference to be held in conjunction with the Parent Summit on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The LAUSD Educational Technology Group is partnering with the Parent Collaborative of the District’s Parent Community Services Branch and invites the entire school community to this exciting event. In the near future, please refer to http://infotech.lausd.net for details.

March 2009 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the seventh update of 2008-2009, and we move forward with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for March
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. CTAP Region 11 Technology Academies – $400 Compensation for Participating
4. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes
5. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for March

The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. We will use this time to share resources with each other and discuss issues facing instructional technology applications during our current educational climate.

2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• iTELL: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, 03/18/09 to 03/31/09, or 03/23/09 to 04/28/09, or 04/07/09 to 04/09/09
• Extending Student Literacy through Podcasting, 03/31/09
• Differentiating Instruction with the Flip Video Camera, 04/09/09
• Excel: Filter and Merge!, 04/14/09
• Classroom Productivity with iLife Suite, 04/18/09 or 05/05/09
• Google Tools for Educators, 04/22/09
• Desktop Publishing in the Office, 04/28/09
• Concepts in Early Literacy, 04/30/09
• Desktop Publishing for Students and Teachers, 05/06/09
• Creating Literature Trips with Google Earth, 05/13/09
• Curriculum in Action with iMovie 09, 05/16/09
• Adding Inspiration to the Curriculum, 05/20/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

3. CTAP Region 11 Technology Academies - $400 Compensation for Participating

New opportunities for teachers to increase technology proficiency are still available! Teachers can learn to effectively integrate technology into standards-based instruction by participating in a weeklong CTAP Region 11 Technology Academy. Several of the academies will be held at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2 located at the Local District 5 Office Building throughout the Summer, but you may choose to enroll in academies held at other locations. Visit http://ctap.lacoe.edu/content/Tech_Academies for details and to enroll in one of the academies.

The CTAP Technology Academies are five-day trainings, designed for educators that need educational technology professional development at their level of proficiency. The objective is to ensure that classroom educators have the requisite skills, knowledge, and ability to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.

If you have any questions, please contact the following consultant from CTAP 11:
Jeff Williams, williams_jeff@lacoe.edu, (562) 401-5382
Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers (Levels: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced)

Los Angeles Unified School District will be providing compensation in the amount of $400 for those who attend a District-sponsored academy. You must be off-track (e.g. Single Track teachers must attend academies during the Summer break) to receive the compensation. Additionally, you can receive LAUSD salary point credit for completion of the Level II Academy.

4. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes

Enter the 7^th Annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of five grand prize wireless computer labs for your school, including 20 laptop or notebook computers, interactive whiteboard, mobile cart, projector, printer, wireless access points, portable document camera, digital camcorder, and a $5,000 digital media grant from Discovery Education.

Enter once per day until May 1, 2009 at http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com

5. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

Please plan on attending the 13th Annual InfoTech Conference to be held in conjunction with the Parent Summit on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The LAUSD Educational Technology Group is partnering with the Parent Collaborative of the District’s Parent Community Services Branch and invites the entire school community to this exciting event. In the near future, please refer to http://infotech.lausd.net for details.

February 2009 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the sixth update of 2008-2009, and we move forward with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for February
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. Intel Schools of Distinction Awards – Deadline February 17, 2009
4. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes
5. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants
6. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for February

The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, February 15, 2009 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. We will use this time to share resources with each other and discuss issues facing instructional technology applications during our current educational climate.

2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• Lights, Camera, Learn!: Visual Literacy through Screen Education for Everybody!, 02/21/09
• Reading Stories to Young Children, 02/19/09
• iTELL: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, 02/24/09 to 03/19/09, 03/18/09 to 03/31/09, or 03/23/09 to 04/28/09
• Tech Use Planning Workshop, 02/25/2009
• SMART Power User Series, 04/16/09 to 05/21/09
• Excel: Filter and Merge!, 04/14/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

3. Intel Schools of Distinction Award – Deadline: February 17, 2009

Elementary, middle, and high schools able to demonstrate excellence in math and science education are eligible to apply for the Intel Schools of Distinction Award. Various levels of awards are available with six winning schools that are chosen as the Star Innovator receiving $25,000 in cash grants and $100,000 in products and services. For details, go to the following: http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com

4. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes

Enter the 7^th Annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of five grand prize wireless computer labs for your school, including 20 laptop or notebook computers, interactive whiteboard, mobile cart, projector, printer, wireless access points, portable document camera, digital camcorder, and a $5,000 digital media grant from Discovery Education.

Enter once per day until May 1, 2009 at http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com

5. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants

The Student Technology Showcase on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the CUE Conference in the Palm Springs Convention Center is an opportunity for students to showcase their use of technology in their learning as part of a standards-driven lesson. For their participation, teachers and students will be provided lunch. In addition, CTAP Region 11 will reimburse up to $200 for showcase-related expenses such as gas and parking receipts. Those seeking more information or have an interest in participating should go to htttp://www.k12hsn.org/resources/showcase/gallery/info.php/showcase for details.

6. Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 - April 25, 2009

Please plan on attending the 13th Annual InfoTech Conference to be held in conjunction with the Parent Summit on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The LAUSD Educational Technology Group is partnering with the Parent Collaborative of the District’s Parent Community Services Branch and invites the entire school community to this exciting event. In the near future, please refer to http://infotech.lausd.net for details.

January 2009 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the fifth update of 2008-2009, and we move forward with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for January
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. K-12 Voucher School Computer Program
4. Intel Schools of Distinction Awards – Deadline February 17, 2009
5. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes
6. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant
7. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants
8. Save the Date!: Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 on April 25, 2009

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for January

The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. We will use this time to share resources with each other and discuss issues facing instructional technology applications during our current educational climate.

2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• Digital Café: Using Technology to Support English Language Learners, 01/24/2009
• Digital Café: Maximizing Technology, 02/03/09
• Lights, Camera, Learn!: Visual Literacy through Screen Education for Everybody!, 02/21/09
• iTELL: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, 02/24/09 to 03/19/09
• Tech Use Planning Workshop, 02/25/2009
• SMART Power User Series, 04/16/09 to 05/21/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

3. K-12 Voucher School Computer Program

The State's Educational Technology K-12 Voucher Program (aka Microsoft Vouchers) provides for reimbursements for expenditures to support technology in school districts. The LAUSD Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program uses the District's allocation for reimbursements under the State program to replace or augment their computer technology. Please refer to Memorandum MEM-4594 titled Procedures for Purchasing Computer Technology Using the Educational Technology K-12 Vouchers for information on how your school will proceed with this program.

For more additional information, go to http://edtech.lausd.net/voucher

4. Intel Schools of Distinction Award – Deadline: February 17, 2009

Elementary, middle, and high schools able to demonstrate excellence in math and science education are eligible to apply for the Intel Schools of Distinction Award. Various levels of awards are available with six winning schools that are chosen as the Star Innovator receiving $25,000 in cash grants and $100,000 in products and services. For details, go to the following: http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com/

5. CDWG Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes

Enter the 7^th Annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of five grand prize wireless computer labs for your school, including 20 laptop or notebook computers, interactive whiteboard, mobile cart, projector, printer, wireless access points, portable document camera, digital camcorder, and a $5,000 digital media grant from Discovery Education.

Enter once per day until May 1, 2009 at http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com/

6. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant

Computer-Using Educators of Los Angeles (CUELA) is sponsoring the Innovative Technology Mini- Grant to support CUELA members interested in developing inspiring and innovative applications of technology in the classroom based on the California Content Standards. CUELA will support a limited number of projects with awards of $250 to $1000. If selected, grant winners will be asked to provide CUELA with a summary of successful outcomes. Those interested in applying should submit an application at http://www.cuehub.org/cuela

The deadline to submit a grant application will be February 5, 2009.

7. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants

The Student Technology Showcase on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the CUE Conference in the Palm Springs Convention Center is an opportunity for students to showcase their use of technology in their learning as part of a standards-driven lesson. For their participation, teachers and students will be provided lunch. In addition, CTAP Region 11 will reimburse up to $200 for showcase-related expenses such as gas and parking receipts. Those seeking more information or have an interest in participating should go to http://www.k12hsn.org/resources/showcase/gallery/info.php/showcase for details.

8. Save the Date!: Infotech Conference and Parent Summit 2009 on April 25, 2009

Please plan on attending the 13th Annual InfoTech Conference to be held in conjunction with the Parent Summit on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The LAUSD Educational Technology Group is partnering with the Parent Collaborative of the District’s Parent Community Services Branch and invites the entire school community to this exciting event. In the near future, please refer to http://infotech.lausd.net/ for details.

December 2008 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the fourth update of 2008-2009, and we continue with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. Google Sketchup Gingerbread House Design Competition
4. Intel Schools of Distinction Awards – Deadline February 17, 2009
5. Lead Coach Opening – EETT/Integrating Math and Science through Technology
6. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant
7. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants

1. Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting

The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, January 22, 2008 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. Details regarding the topic of this meeting will be distributed at the next update, but please save the date.

2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• Lights, Camera, Learn!: Visual Literacy through Screen Education for Everybody!, 1/31/09
• iTELL: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, 7/07, 7/08, and 7/09/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

3. Google SketchUp Design Competition

The first annual Google Sketchup Gingerbread House Design Competition is now open for anyone to participate. You will be able to download a blank house and then create the ultimate gingerbread house that your imagination comes up with. For details, got to http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/2008/12/gingerbread-architecture-for-all.html

4. Intel Schools of Distinction Award – Deadline: February 17, 2009

Elementary, middle, and high schools able to demonstrate excellence in math and science education are eligible to apply for the Intel Schools of Distinction Award. Various levels of awards are available with six winning schools that are chosen as the Star Innovator receiving $25,000 in cash grants and $100,000 in products and services. For details, go to the following: http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com

5. Lead Coach Opening – EETT/Integrating Math and Science through Technology

The Instructional Technology Branch has an opening for an EETT/IMaST Lead Coach. The person selected for this position will report directly to the Instructional Technology Branch, EETT Project Director. A Lead Coach will work to enhance student learning in mathematics and science classrooms through the integration of instructional technology by addressing the performance goals of the EETT/IMaST grant. The deadline for submitting application materials is December 23, 2008 with interviews to take place during the period of January 12, 2009 through January 16, 2009. For further details, please go to http://www.teacherplus.info and select the Teacher Adviser job title submitted by the Educational Technology Group.

6. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant

Computer-Using Educators of Los Angeles (CUELA) is sponsoring the Innovative Technology Mini- Grant to support CUELA members interested in developing inspiring and innovative applications of technology in the classroom based on the California Content Standards. CUELA will support a limited number of projects with awards of $250 to $1000. If selected, grant winners will be asked to provide CUELA with a summary of successful outcomes. Those interested in applying should submit an application at http://www.cuehub.org/cuela

The deadline to submit a grant application will be February 5, 2009.

7. Student Technology Showcase at CUE Conference – Call for Participants

The Student Technology Showcase on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the CUE Conference in the Palm Springs Convention Center is an opportunity for students to showcase their use of technology in their learning as part of a standards-driven lesson. For their participation, teachers and students will be provided lunch. In addition, CTAP Region 11 will reimburse up to $200 for showcase-related expenses such as gas and parking receipts. Those seeking more information or have an interest in participating should go to http://www.k12hsn.org/resources/showcase/gallery/info.php/showcase for details.

November 2008 Edition

Hello Again Instructional Technology Leaders,

This is the third update of 2008-2009, and we continue with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via your preferred RSS aggregator.

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for November
2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops
3. Salary Credit Classes – Enrollment through Learning Zone
4. Ed Tech Workshops – Earn More Salary Credit
5. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for November

The second volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2008-2009 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the ITD ITTB Training Room 2, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. This meeting will highlight LAUSD student single sign-on accounts for use in instruction. This will include how students in our district access tools such as Digital Library, Google Docs, and Sites. Attendance is voluntary but does also provide an occasion when technology leaders can share ideas as well as learn about the latest in instructional technology.

Below is a preview of the tentative agenda:
03:30pm – Updates on Technology in LAUSD
04:00pm – LAUSD Student Single Sign-On Accounts
05:00pm – Open Forum/Technology Leader Networking


2. Instructional Technology Outreach – Available Workshops

Instructional Technology Outreach of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is offering various workshops that focus on topics related to technology use in our schools. Below is a list of some of those workshops.

• Tech4Learning: Introduction to Pixie, 11/19/08
• Web 2.0 The Read, Write Web Pushing Back, 11/20/08
• Test Drive NEO2, 12/02/08
• Inspire, Engage and Prepare the Digital Generation with Adobe Digital School, 12/03/08
• PhotoStory 3 for Windows, 12/03/08
• Multicultural Holiday Celebrations Workshop for Pre-K and Primary Grades, 12/04/08
• Blast from the Past: Mac OS X: Print Shop 2.0 and Kid Pix Deluxe 3X, 12/11/08
• SMART Power User Series (Six Days), 1/20, 1/27, 2/03. 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24/09
• EdTechProfile – Site Admin Workshop, 1/29/09
• Lights, Camera, Learn!: Visual Literacy through Screen Education for Everybody!, 1/31/09
• iTELL: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, 7/07, 7/08, and 7/09/09

For more information on any of the listed workshops or to enroll, please go to http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops


3. Salary Credit Classes – Enrollment through Learning Zone

Various salary credit classes (face-to-face and online) are available for enrollment through Learning Zone. Here is a list of some of those classes.

• Smart Ways to Use Interactive Whiteboards Across the Disciplines, Beginning 11/24/08
• Elementary Science FOSS, Begins 01/06/09
• Online – Continuous Functions, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/Reading, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – Data Analysis, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – From Patterns to Functions, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – Integers, Brain Research & Differentiated Instruction, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – Rational Number Concepts, Begins 01/16/09
• Online – Strategies for English Learners K-8, Begins 01/16/09

For more information or to enroll in any of the courses, please use your LAUSD Employee Single Sign-On Account to access http://lz.lausd.net/


4. Ed Tech Workshops – Earn More Salary Credit

LAUSD Certificated Staff seeking further opportunities to earn salary credit as they learn more about ways to engage students using technology can request courses from Ed Tech Workshops at http://www.edtechworkshops.com/ in order to accomplish that goal. Alternatively, teachers can contact David Boin at (818) 785-0164 or david.boin @ edtechworkshops.com.


5. CUE Los Angeles Innovative Technology Mini-Grant

Computer-Using Educators of Los Angeles (CUELA) is sponsoring the Innovative Technology Mini- Grant to support CUELA members interested in developing inspiring and innovative applications of technology in the classroom based on the California Content Standards. CUELA will support a limited number of projects with awards of $250 to $1000. If selected, grant winners will be asked to provide CUELA with a summary of successful outcomes. Those interested in applying should submit an application at http://www.cuehub.org/cuela

The deadline to submit a grant application will be February 5, 2009.

October 2008 Edition

Welcome to another school year, Instructional Technology Leaders!

This is the second update of 2008-2009, and events and other news are occurring related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via RSS.

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for October
2. EdTech Profile Survey – Certificated Employees Must Complete this by 10/31/08
3. CUE Los Angeles Technology Fair – November 15, 2008
4. Google Teacher Academy at New York – Apply by October 10, 2008

1. Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting for October

The first of six volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meetings for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:15pm on October 16, 2008. The location of this meeting will be the ITD ITTB East Los Angeles Computer Lab on th 1^st Floor of the Local District 5 Office Building, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032.

Along with providing the latest updates on technology integration for our school district, Doug Taylor, Instructional Technology Applications Facilitator from LAUSD Educational Technology Group supporting Local District 5, will present and guide us through various online collaboration tools being used system-wide in our school district. This includes looking at tools such as Google, Moodle, and Elluminate Live! This is a great opportunity to meet our liaison from the instructional branch of ITD.

Attendance is voluntary but does provide an occasion when technology leaders can share ideas as well as learn about the latest in instructional technology.

2. EdTech Profile Survey – Certificated Employees Must Complete this by 10/31/08

All LAUSD certificated staff are reminded that the 2008-2009 window for mandatory annual completion of the EdTech Profile (formerly CTAP2 ) survey closes on October 31, 2008 at 5:00 PM. This survey is completed individually, online (http://www.edtechprofile.org/) and takes approximately 30 minutes. The survey can be completed in a single session or over multiple sessions. Aggregate information from this survey is used to tailor professional development offerings and to study the impact of various grants and initiatives.

For further information on this survey, please consult Policy Bulletin 550.1.


3. CUE Los Angeles Technology Fair – November 15, 2008

On Saturday, November 15, 2008, Computer Technology Assistance Project Region 11 (CTAP
Region 11) and Computer-Using Educators of Los Angeles (CUELA) will jointly hold the 2008 Technology Fair, a one-day instructional technology event that is presented for educators throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.

The location for the 2008 CTAP Region 11/CUELA Technology Fair will be:

Virgil Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District
152 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004

The general focus of the fair is to provide a day of learning for fellow educators so they may enhance their students’ opportunities to compete and contribute in the 21st century. Both CTAP Region 11 and CUELA recognize the existence of exciting, innovative, and educational activities occurring in our Los Angeles County area schools.

If you are interested in learning about instructional use of technologies such as podcasts, video-editing, digital cameras, multimedia design, etc., then you should take a closer look at what is offered at this event. You may view descriptions of each workshop online.

For more information or to register online for the event and secure the workshops you want, please go to the following: http://www.cuelosangeles.org/techfair

4. Google Teacher Academy at New York – Apply by October 10, 2008

The Google Teacher Academy is a FREE professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. Each Academy is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other
technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, receive resources to share with colleagues, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate environment. Upon completion, Academy participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local region. The deadline to apply is October 10, 2008.

For more information, please go to http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html