Agenda+for+Adding+Smart+Boards



1. What grade level we will target; I think we should start at the kindergarten level.**V-**Kindergarten is a great place to start. It is the foundation of their education. Julia Alford- I agree, the learner is highly receptive at this level Reva Meshell... As a kindergarten educator, of course I'd love to begin there. Mona Mondin - Being a prior technology instructor, I definitely agree that Kindergarten would be the place to begin.

2. Who will be the facilitator; Reva Meshell should be the facilitator since she is a kindergarten teacher and is the tech coordinator for the kindergarten teachers on her campus. SS: Great! Julia Alford- I think having Reva as the facilitator is an excellent idea! Reva Meshell... I would enjoy accepting the facilitator responsibility. Thank you! Mona Mondin.... I agree...go Reva!
 * V-**Sounds good to me.

3. List some community members who may help with implementation and/or professional development; Jillian Moore has trained teachers in Smart Board technology. Reva Meshell... I agree that Jillian Moore would be a superb candidate to assist with the technology implementation, as I have worked with her on many past occasions during trainings. Also, I've heard mention of Mr. Lansing and Mr. Staton within the technology community and they'd be exemplary instructors to invite. SS: Jim Staton also has Smart Board teaching experience we might bring him in. Julia Alford- Ted Lansing installs Smart Boards so he might be able to help us. Mona Mondin - In my experience, teachers that use Smart Boards in the classroom have great ideas so they would be great resources.
 * V-**Maggie Trevino is a professional with experience in Smart technology. She would also be glad to help with the training. She has a fairly flexible schedule and contributes in the community often.

Activity 1. Professional development training. View the online video for Smart Board educator training. Go to the following URL www.education.smarttech.com/slat 2. **V-**Smart PD Plus Event. Full day of instructor led training. Cost to attend is $500. 3.SS: Continued Smart Board Training throughout the year. 4. Julia Alford- Campus teachers who are already using smart boards may help in the educational process for those not familiar with smart boards. 5. Reva Meshell... Requesting Promethean Board experts, such as Mr. Lansing and Mr. Staton, to present workshops periodically throughout the school year would enhance educator proficiency. Mona Mondin - a great link for Smart Board help that was put together by a teacher that I taught with in New Mexico. []

Purpose 1. To educate teachers in the use of Smart Boards. 2. **V-**To reinforce or introduce skills with Smart Boards through instructor led training. 3. SS: To continue prof. development training 4.Julia Alford- To continue professional development training. 5.Reva Meshell...To reinforce technological skills and continue professional development training. 6. Mona Mondin - To train teachers so that learners are able to use technology to interact with curriculum.

Steps 1. Go to the Smarttech url and complete Smart Board training. 2. **V-**Seek funding and register for desired training event. For event registration, call 1-888-427-6278. 3. SS:Sign up and attend when trainings are available 4.Julia Alford- Sign up teachers for monthly mentorship trainings. 5. Reva Meshell...Arrange for Mr. Lansing and Mr. Staton to appear as presenters. 6. Mona Mondin - Give each teacher a step by step basic manual that may be added to as they attend trainings.

Estimated time 1. 2 hours 2. **V-**8 hours 3. SS: times not known until workshops are offered. 4.Julia Alford- 2 Hours A Month 5. Reva Meshell...To Be Announced 6. Mona Mondin - 2 hours after school, 1/2 day on Saturday once a month.