Bi-Annual Technology Needs Assessment Survey

Please submit this form at the beginning and end of each school year.

To participate as a member of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) select at least one new technology tool to assist you with providing differentiated instruction in your classroom.

Step 1: Decide what technology tool you would like to have in your classroom. Select a tool that you think would improve instruction. Find several teachers that would like to have the same technology tool and who would like to be included in your PLC.

Step 2: Find a peer who has the technology tool and who will agree to show you how to use the tool. Ask them if they will participate in your Professional Learning Community (PLC) by sharing ideas, doing online research, and experimenting on how to use the technology tool in the classroom.

Step 3: PLEASE READ Current Technology Integration Initiatives (Click Here) First

Step 4: Fill out this form and place the participating teachers' names in the appropriate blank below. 

Place a CHECK in the Box next to the equipment, software or staff development you require for engaging students in the learning environment.

Step 5: Be sure and visit the hyperlinks provided for the technology tool you select (below).

Step 6: When you have done all of the above, SUBMIT the form below.

Technology funding will be based on these forms. Item counts and room numbers will be matched after each form has been thoroughly completed. If questions arise, you may be contacted individually for clarification.

Caution! Fill out form completely and thoroughly. Incomplete forms will not be funded.

Something to keep in mind: All subject areas have Student Expectations which deal with the following skills:

YOUR PERSONAL REQUEST:

I am a member of a Professional Learning Community (Your Name Here)

These teachers will be participating in my PLC (place name(s) here)

 

Select only the tool(s) that your mentor has agreed to help you integrate into your classroom

I would use additional computers in my classroom

Please describe the instructional use for these additional computers (be specific, use TEKS)

I would use a MIMIO to engage students in my classroom

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I would use Projector

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I would use a SMART BOARD

Please describe the instructional use(be specific, use TEKS)

I  would use a Wireless Tablet

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I  would utilize the Podcast Server by creating audio and/or video recordings

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I  need a SCANNER

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I  would use a Document Camera

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

 

I  would use  a Digital Camera

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I  would use the E-Instruction Station Set

Please describe the instructional use  (be specific, use TEKS)

I  would use handhelds - Palm (PDA), Alpha Smart,  Dana or Study Buddy technology in my classroom

Please describe the instructional use (be specific, use TEKS)

 

I need other:  Please describe your instructional, materials, tools, etc. needs AND supply the Product Link (where you might purchase the item) AND Best Practices in Education Link (Article or site that describes how item is used to engage students in learning):

http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/tk_resources.cfm?tk_id=41

Research Adaptive Tech

SOFTWARE:

I  need software to accelerate students in the following TEKS (Please list Software & AND supply the Product Link (where you might purchase the item) AND Best Practices in Education Link (Article or site that describes how item is used to engage students in learning):

Please be specific as to grade level, skill, application, and assessment information.

I NEED STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN:

Examples: ClassServer, Web Pages, Digital Photo Editing, PowerPoint, Moodle, Podcasting, Smartboard,etc.:

List Other Specific Needs

Please fill out the following and submit your form.

Name
E-mail
Room Number
Campus
  
    I would use a Portable Wireless Laptop Lab (set of 24)

 

Please describe the instructional use for these laptops (be specific, use TEKS)

Joy Rousseau
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