PPS Technology Leaders Cadre - Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon

Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon

About the Cadre

The Technology Leaders Cadre is comprised of technology leaders from across the district (one representative per building). The cadre meets quarterly during the school year to develop technology integration lessons and implement strategies to support digital resources, collaborate with colleagues on best practices, and learn about emerging technologies.

Goals
This Cadre will identify and disseminate best practices targeting innovative technology integration into teaching and learning by:
•providing a forum for sharing and collaborative work
•internalizing NETS for students
•focusing on exemplary staff development and leadership skills
•utilizing a professional learning community
•modeling and practicing effective instructional strategies while demonstrating emerging technologies

Scope of Work
•Share district technology news
•Allow colleagues to share best practices in technology
•Explore and receive hands-on practice with emerging technologies at each meeting
•Participating technology leaders will receive their hourly rate or a sub for attending the meetings

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Groups

VoiceThread

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EdBox: Learning & Teachi…

8 members

Ning

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Wikis

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Microblogging

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Flickr

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Social Bookmarking

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Blogger

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Latest Activity

Linda A Brandenburg is now a member of PPS Technology Leaders Cadre

Welcome Them!

on Friday

Todd Stewart-Rinier is attending Melissa Lim's event

PPS TLC Meeting at BESC Mazama Room, 2nd floor

February 18, 2010 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Third meeting

on Thursday

margaret walker byrne Need ideas for best setting up a website or contact page for Title One Math resources (links and activities)for parents. Any suggestions?

January 27

Melissa Lim added a blog post

ISTE | Spotlight on Solutions

Spotlight on Solutions is a new, free webinar series spotlighting the products and services of our ISTE 100 corporate members. The webinars will highlight products offered by Microsoft, one of our corporate members, demonstrating how they can benefi…

January 25

Blog Posts

ISTE | Spotlight on Solutions

Posted by Melissa Lim on January 25, 2010 at 5:12pm

Virtual EdBox Presentation

Posted by Melissa Lim on January 8, 2010 at 3:15pm

Protecting Reputations Online Video

Posted by Melissa Lim on January 8, 2010 at 9:33am

Are you looking for a Google Wave Invite?

Posted by Melinda McCrossen on December 11, 2009 at 7:23pm — 2 Comments

Dec. 3 Meeting Notes

Posted by Melissa Lim on December 4, 2009 at 11:18am

Student Portal?

Posted by Jan Tullis on December 4, 2009 at 10:40am — 3 Comments

Nettrekker Information

Posted by Melissa Lim on December 3, 2009 at 4:16pm

Digital Literacy & Self-Branding Activity

Posted by Melissa Lim on December 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Lesson Plan Templates for Final Project

Posted by Melissa Lim on December 1, 2009 at 1:30pm

gmail hack (setting up student accounts)

Posted by Melinda McCrossen on November 24, 2009 at 6:57pm — 4 Comments

Forum

Openers/G2KU Activities 21 Replies

Screamer In a circle, people look at ground, then on "heads up" look into someone else's eyes. If two people are looking at each other, they scream and are both out. Continue to see who is last. This…

Tagged: G2KU, openers

Started by Melissa Lim. Last reply by Tini Maier Dec. 3, 2009.

Safe Schools in a Web 2.0 World

This is a great white paper regarding use of web 2.0 resources in schools. There are a lot of factors to consider when using these tools in your classroom. There is no formal district policy regradin…

Tagged: social networking, web 2.0

Started by Melissa Lim Nov. 20, 2009.

Welcome! 22 Replies

Please introduce yourself to the group: who you are, where you teach, what you teach, and one technology-related goal you have for yourself this year.

Tagged: inroduction, welcome

Started by Melissa Lim. Last reply by Jan Tullis Nov. 16, 2009.

Web 2.0 Tools 4 Replies

Check out these resources! Add any cool tools you've used to the discussion. animoto http://animoto.com/ Animoto is a web application that, with the click of a button, produces videos using images a…

Tagged: web2.0

Started by Melissa Lim. Last reply by Molly Renauer Nov. 15, 2009.

Technology Articles & Reports

Please add any reports or articles you find valuable. Attached are the Horizon Report and the Digital Youth Report from the MacArthur Foundation.

Started by Melissa Lim Nov. 13, 2009.

Server Issues 3 Replies

Hi all, I know that some of you are having server issues at your buildings and that students are not allowed to save their work. If you are experiencing these kinds of difficulties, can you please e…

Tagged: troubleshooting, server

Started by Melissa Lim. Last reply by Molly Renauer Nov. 5, 2009.

Protocols

Save the Last Word for ME From National School Reform Faculty This protocol helps clarify and deepen our thinking about articles we read. The instructions are included in the PDF linked below. Makin…

Tagged: protocol

Started by Melissa Lim Nov. 2, 2009.

Group Norms

1. Listen and engage responsibly 2. Focus on goals, solutions, and interests 3. Be respectful of time and task Please let me know if you think other norms should be added. Thanks!

Tagged: norms, group

Started by Melissa Lim Oct. 30, 2009.