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=Technology at Barton Elementary - Irving, TX=

Members: Carol Argumaniz, 2nd Grade Teacher Faranak Delavari, Instructional Specialist; Millie Peck, Teacher Specialist; Linda Whitaker, Librarian; Lisa Castleberry, Librarian; Gae Poulsen, Instructional Technology Specialist

Purpose: To improve technology on our campus through collaboration. This space will be used for collaboration, questions, and expressing opinions on how we can improve student achievement through technology integration.

According to the data from the Texas STaR Chart our campus is rated as "Developing Tech" in the category of Teaching and Learning. How can we move forward to improve our rating to "Advanced Tech"?

To learn more about how a wiki can be used for online collaboration, view "Wiki in Plain English" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY

I think if I could work with a partner to help me when I need help, I would use technology more often. It is difficult to find the time to do more stuff. L.C.

====To improve integrating technology in our teachers’ lessons, we should assist teachers in planning effective and meaningful lessons using the appropriate technology tools. Teachers also need to work collaboratively to share ideas on different ways a lesson ca be presented using technology. F.D ====