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Proven Practices

2009 Proven Practice Award Winner

2009 Proven Practice Winner 

"T3:  Technology Training for Teachers"

Digital Literacy is becoming one of the most important skill sets for 21st-century learning.  T3, or Technology Training for Teachers, is a practical and cost-effective model that can be easily duplicated in any school district by providing two years of technology integration training for all teachers new to your district.  

Teachers in their first year in the district are required to attend a logical sequence of after-school workshops, focused primarily on essential technology skills, and culminating in an end-of-year Technology Skills Evaluation.  Teachers in their second year attend workshops that focus more on integrating technology into the curriculum, and complete an inquiry lesson design sequence rather than a skills evaluation.  As a result, the teachers attain skills necessary to implement a high-quality technology lesson in the classroom. 

After-school technology workshops are orchestrated by the district Instructional Technology Coordinator and Instructional Technology Facilitator.  This training includes help with planning lessons, classroom visits, and team teaching with the Instructional Technology staff in a variety of formats, including direct instruction, demonstration, hands-on practice, and printed instructions for later reference.  Online training is also offered as an option for a portion of the sessions, using the Atomic Learning website. 

For additional information on implementing this Proven Practice Award-winning program in your school, contact:            

Monique Agueros

Warrensburg R-VI School District

438 East Market Street

Warrrensburg, MO  64093

660-747-4328

moagueros@warrensburg.k12.mo.us