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 * Current situation (now)
 * some educators fail to understand //why// technology is important within the classroom and there is no sense urgency
 * Propose new way forward
 * develop an understanding of //why// technological integration enhances student learning and get buy in
 * Share strategies and resources for this (3 months)
 * create a school-wide Technology Committee (made up of teachers, senior administrators, and faculty) to:
 * revisit school vision and revise if necessary to current thinking about technology
 * look at the research of 21st Century Learning to help paint the picture of using tech in the classroom
 * create a blog or forum as a teacher resource where tech savvy teachers share ideas and resources
 * Technology Committee to present vision, research, and blog to staff (1 month)
 * present with tools we want the teachers to be using in the classroom
 * Map out the way forward; how this is going to happen: ( to revisit after 6 months)
 * build a network of small groups within your school to share tech ideas - finding common ground - make this a focus - and then go out from there - must come from administration coupled with PD
 * teachers acts as mentors for each other and administrators
 * skill //share// sessions - formal and informal
 * When recruiting, make sure to make the vision and philosophy are clear and a requirement (utilize ISTE expectations)

Members
Claire and Richard

Developing expectations of teachers - what a teacher should be able to do / appraisal /contractual Connecting teachers strategy - PLN