TIG- Technology Integration GroupMary Friedrichs, Angela Schmelzer, Nichole Jordan

Monroe School District

Technology Integration GroupWhat is this all about?

Why and how did TIG get started?

Who is a part of TIG?

What does TIG do?

Tech Wednesdays

All the rest

How does TIG work?

Why did TIG get started?

• The bad that led to the good

• Administration changes/Budget issues

• Business Ed. Teacher given technology responsibilities

• Forward thinking leads us to TIG and Scope and Sequence Groups

TIG- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GROUP• This group works closely with

administrators and teachers • Providing professional

development• Answering technology related

questions• Helping to integrate

technology into existing curriculum

• Disseminating information to staff

• This group is finalizing grade level curriculum that integrates technology into the existing curriculum

• Follows technology standards• Uses existing curriculum

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Technology Committee Broke into two groups out of necessity:

Who is a part of TIG?Teachers and Administration

• One paid teacher representative from each of the 6 schools: 3 elementary schools, middle school, high school, and charter school

• Our 2 district LMC Directors: One elementary director and one middle, charter and high school director

• Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Monthly or bimonthly meetings• Depends on the

time of year• Some after school,

some during school

The building rep. is the contact person• For teachers- to answer questions,

concerns, or address development needs• For administrators- to provide training

opportunities, relay information, troubleshoot

How does TIG work?Collaboratively

What does TIG do?

• Helps staff regarding technology issues• Communicates building and staff questions, concerns,

professional development requests at meetings• Relays pertinent information to staff; information that comes

from meetings• Develops trimester newsletters• Provides professional development

• Tech Wednesdays• Tech Gigs• SMARTBoard Trainings

• Teachers and administrators contact building reps and LMC Directors with questions, concerns and requests

• An agenda is created

• TIG members meet and review agenda items

• Professional development is planned based on meeting

• TIG members disperse information back to teachers and administrators

TIG MeetingsA Process

TIG Tech News

•Third Wednesday of each month

•Variety of topics, technology level and location

•Teachers are required to attend 3 sessions

•All sessions start at 3:25

•Teachers can stay as long as they would like-

•Can leave at the end of their work day•Or be paid for extra time

What is a Tech Wednesday?Professional Development for teachers and support staff

Visions Software

Tech Wednesday Topics Held at various locations

Microsoft Word- Beginner and Intermediate (Advanced)

Elementary Report Cards

Badgerlink

Outlook- Level 1 and Level 2

SMARTBoards- Levels 1, 2 and 3

Copier Scanning Documents and Pictures

Photo Story 3

Tumbleboks and Bookflix

TurnItIn Software

Timesaving Tips and Tricks

Website Work Time

Microsoft Publisher

Incorporating Blogs into the Curriculum

Tech Wednesday

• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more

• 3 are required• Held on Wednesdays, starting at

3:25• Can be used for professional

development inservice hours or earn pay if hours go beyond professional day

Tech Gig

• Short, professional development opportunity for staff on technology software, hardware, applications and more

• Not required• Can be any day of the week• Can be used forprofessional developmentinservice hours orearn pay if hours go beyond professional day

What is a Tech Gig?…and how is that different from a Tech Wednesday?

As we all know, learning doesn’t end when the students leave.

What are some successes that you can share from your district?

Questions???