It is the intent of this grant to systematically move teachers through the stages of entry, intermediate, and advanced levels of technology integration, culminating in project-based learning as an instructional strategy that incorporates 21st Century literacy skills, focuses on student engagement, and provides multi-disciplinary curriculum content delivery. |
Selecting the Team
Team Composition
•14 classroom teachers
•1 media specialist
•1 administrator
Teacher Selection
•Pedagogically Proficient
•Willing to use technology for learning
•Willing to try new strategies
•Willing to take time to plan
and implement PBL units
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Hardware/Software Acquisition
$8,000 per school
•List of recommended items
•Support Project Based Learning
•Classroom based
Support for Schools
•Instructional Technology Contact
•PBL Consultant
•Peer Coaching/Mentoring Model
-Onsite assistance
-Customized training plan based
on individual school needs |
Planning Staff Development
Grant Goal
• Move all teachers to higher levels of
technology integration
• Staff Development for Entry,
Intermediate, and Advanced Levels
• Summer Training for School Team
• DETA
• Florida Digital Educator
* Ongoing professional development
• On site - Peer Coaching/Mentoring
Model |
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Florida Digital Educator Program Sponsored by Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT)
• Requirement of Grant
• Summer dates/locations
July 30 - August 2
Pompano Beach High School
•Fall dates TBA
Next Steps
• Web site for information
• Return commitment letters
• ITTS Needs Assessment
• Selection of teachers |
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