Group+2-+Teachers

Opens up more resources to teachers. Engages different types of learners. Allows for differentiated instruction. Less discipline issues. Easier to maintain academic records/grading. IT'S FUN!

__Share Innovations__
Each participant will share one Innovation from your first work group. 1. Blogging 2. Incorporating cell phones into class work 3. Podcasting/Gabcasting 4. Skype 5. Movie-Maker/I-Movie 6. E-Pals to connect to students/teachers around the world

__Select Innovation__
Reach consensus on one Innovation

Incorporating cell phones into class work.

__Primary Goals__
What are you hoping to accomplish through the implementation of this Innovation?

Students using cell phone technology to enrich instructional experience. Students will create videos and podcasts using cell phone technology.

__Audience__
Who is your primary audience?

Students.

__Resources__
What are the key resources you will need in order to successfully implement this Innovation? 1. Cell phone for every student with specific capabilities: -Camera -Videocamera -Wi-Fi or USB port -Multi-Media accessories or applications -USB compatible to connect to computer. 2. Projector

__Key People and Responsibilities__ Teacher and/or Technology Integration Coach.
Tech Saavy Students/ Student Mentors

__Major Events__
What are the major events or benchmarks of the Innovation Implementation?

Increase in student achievement directly reflected by success of implementation. Technology of cell phones will be re-directed so students will know that a cell phone is a communication device but it can also be used in an education environment in a productive manner as opposed to a disruptive manner.

__Sustainability__ How will you ensure the Innovation sticks?

Planning is essential. 3 year implementation plan to make sure goals are being achieved. Share successes with others. Modify and evaluate success of innovation. Make changes over time. Funding--what kind of grants could we apply for that would help in the sustainability of this project.

__Evaluating Progress__
How will you know you’ve made progress? What are your indicators of success?

Increase in student achievement. Sustainability factor--was it able to last over time?