If you are one of the teachers who still need to complete the TSIP requirements, and you have questions about TSIP, you may find information you need on the PPS Intranet site.

Here is the link to the TSIP page:  

http://csi/Departments/IT/instructional_tech/default.aspx?id=232

Note: You can only reach this link from school.

Starting on February 17, 2009 American television stations will be required to switch from analog to digital broadcasting. Is your home ready? How will this affect you? Will this affect you? Click on this link What is DTV to download a printable flyer with answers to these questions and more or visit this website http://dtvanswers.com/ for a complete overview of the event.

Do you need to know how to hook up the data projector to either a laptop or a desktop computer? Do you want to learn how to make distribution lists in your email? If so, I will be in the lab waiting and ready to show you. Both of these tasks are easy once you know how!

WHES I will be in the lab after school on 2-11-08

CES I will be in the lab after school on 2-13-08

Due to the results from the Needs Assessment, I will be offering training to the teachers on various topics during the second semester. It will all be done as a hands on, don’t be afraid to ask approach, targeting the equipment and software needs brought to light by the Needs Assessment. I will send out emails to inform and remind the teachers of what will be offered, when it will be offered, and where we will meet. I am looking forward to the challenge of meeting your needs.

It’s finally here! The schools have recently received the additional equipment for use with the Promethean boards. If you have a Promethean Board these items may be available to you for use in your classroom. Come see me and I will assist you in the checkout and use of the equipment.We have received the following items:  

 1 set of 32 ACTIVotes which can be checked out daily  

1 - ACTIVSlate which can be checked out daily

 Document Cameras either assigned or for daily check out                              (3 at WHES and 4 at CES)

If you received a Promethean board this year, you might want to go to the following site and take the refresher courses. When you complete them successfully, you can print a certificate stating you have completed the course. http://www.prometheanlearning.com/us/index.php

You can also go to http://www.atomiclearning.com for video tutorials on how to use the Promethean ActivBoards. If you don’t know the User Name and Password just send me an email and I will tell you.

This year we have several teachers using Promethean ActivBoards. They filled out applications in May asking for this equipment in order to enhance the learning in their classrooms. They are just beginning to use the boards but are already noticing difference as they engage the students in the learning activities they use. We have been told that the district plans to expand this project year after year, adding more boards to the schools each year. If you get a chance to talk to one of the teachers who received a board this year, ask him/her how it makes a difference in his/her classroom. I hope in May/June when applications are filled out again, that I will see an increase in the number I receive for submission.