Tech2Teach Update
Inspiring educators to work collaboratively & digitally
2015-16 GenNET Tech2Teach Underway
For the fourth year, educators throughout Genesee County were given the opportunity to participate in Tech2Teach professional development program for teachers sponsored and funded by GenNET. Participants were nominated by local district administrative staff.
This year’s Tech2Teach dates are:
- October 3
- December 3
- February 11
On October 3rd the stage was set for teachers to consider collaborative and sustaining opportunities to enhance classroom practice, engage students and improve student achievement with the practical, useful integration of technology in the classroom that can be used now!
Session 1: Choosing a Pathways
Teachers were exposed to five different pathways of practical ways to enhance how they’re using relevant technology in the classroom. Path choices included:
Google Apps for Education
Web-based formative assessment tools
Expanding learning outside the classroom walls
Beginning to teach students how to Code
Student-centered activities to make authentic, inquiry based choices
In following sessions of Tech2Teach, participants will develop and enact the path they chosen with students, share with colleagues in their local districts as well as develop efficient management of information in their work.
At Tech2Teach is also about "IDEAS!" Participants will:
- Identify strands of learning that is relevant or best matches their technology readiness
- Demonstrate proficient use of various tools identified within chosen strands
- Ensure the integration of technology tools into existing units/lessons with their students
- Apply the integrated lessons/units in their classrooms with their students
- Share with building staff and administration results of their efforts
Remaining 2015-16 Tech2Teach Dates
Two additional sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. at the Davis Education Center on the following dates:
- Session 02: Thursday, December 3, 2015
- Session 03: Thursday, February 11, 2016
2015-16 Participating Districts
- Atherton
- Beecher
- Bendle
- Bentley
- Davison
- Flint
- Flushing
- Genesee ISD
- Grand Blanc
- Kearsley
- Linden
- Mt. Morris
- Swartz Creek
- Westwood Heights
"The facilitators from the GISD did an amazing job making us feel very supported and inspired. I have attended other P.D.s that disappointed me and left me feeling like I had wasted my time and the district's money. This is something I wish I all of my colleagues could be a part of." 10/3/15
Genesee Intermediate School District
Partnering for Success
Email: edtech@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI 48507
Phone: 810-591-4436