| Ms. Kittelson 2006-2007 |
| EETT Tech Grant: Year One Wrap-Up I. Goals - Increase Technological Proficiency Among Students and Teachers - Informally, it seems that we have reached this goal; EdTech profiles will divulge specific info - Improve Writing - District Goal: 60% of seventh graders will improve by one point from baseline to final Approximately 83% of seventh graders improved by one point; 30% improved by two points or more - Department Goal: 70% of all students will get a 4 or better on the final 76% of all students, grades 6-8, got a 4 or better on the final 57% of sixth graders; 77% of seventh graders and 83% of eighth graders got 4's The rubric was the same for all grades, so it makes sense that the % would increase each year. Average score went from 3 to 4 II. Target Teachers and Students - All 15 English Writing Teachers and All Students, Including Special Ed and ELD III. Positive Features - Talented, Flexible and Dedicated Teachers and Students - Very Helpful Staff - Web Site - Tech Grant Page - Teacher Approved Sites for Student Surfing - Troubleshooting Guide - Batting Order - Web Quest and Scavenger Hunt - Newsletters - Batting Order - 100% of the English writing teachers were involved - Nearly 100% of the time, laptops were being used in the classrooms - Troubleshooting Guide - Students were encouraged to become self-sufficient IV. New Tools in Addition to My Access - Photo Story V. Mitigating Factors - Limited Opportunities to Discuss My Access at Faculty and Department Meetings - Limited Internal Staff Development Regarding My Access - Lots on Teachers' Plates with Regard to Assemblies, Activities, Programs, Exams, etc... Despite these Mitigators, We Exceeded Our Goals! VI. Song |