Wednesday, December 17, 2008

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.

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