2017-18 GenNET Tech2Teach
Inspiring educators to work collaboratively & digitally
GenNET Tech2Teach Plans for 2017-18
GenNET participating districts are invited for the sixth year to select up to four (4) candidates and one (1) alternate to participate in the Tech2Teach Professional Development series.
For planning purposes, participant names must be submitted on or before Wednesday - October 11, 2017. At this time there are a limited number of slots still open.
Sessions this year are designed to:
- Inspire and coach teachers how to improve and integrate the use of technology
- Assist with helping teachers increase student engagement and learning with onsite visits by instructional technology and education and learning staff
- Focus on specific pathways of instructional technology professional development applicable to specific content areas
- Develop efficient management of information
- Develop professional relationships for increased networking across Genesee GenNET participating districts.
2017-18 GenNET Tech2Teach Dates
Tech2Teach Educators will meet for sessions held from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. at the Genesee Career Institute on the following dates:
- 10/19/17: Full group of K-12 educators
- 11/1/17: 6-12 grade level educators only
- 11/16/17: K-5 grade level educators only
- 12/5/17: K-5 grade level educators only
- 12/14/17: 6-12 grade level educators only
- 2/22/18: Full group of K-12 educators
Who would be a good candidate to participate in GenNET Tech2Teach?
Choosing candidates to participate in Tech2Teach could be those who want to;
- Learn more about increasing use and integration of technology to increase student achievement.
- Find new Innovative ways to improve existing units/lessons by integrating technology
- Stay Open to learning ways to manage digital information.
- Be creative, innovative and open to a 21st Century blended learning approach to teaching
GenNET District candidate selection process
- Each district may send up to four (4) teachers and one (1) alternate teacher
- Substitute teacher costs will be reimbursed for up to four (4) participants from each district
- Preferably nominate educators from various levels (elementary, secondary, etc.)
- Local district administrative staff may consider former GenNET Pioneers or Tech2Teach Participants
GenNET Tech2Teach is about "IDEAS!" Participants will:
- Identify pathways 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 based on new pathways for learning
- Apply the integrated lessons/units in their classrooms with their students
- Share with building staff and administration results of their pathway of learning efforts
"This was a wonderful professional development series!"
"Overall I was able to improve teaching and learning through implementing so many hands-on activities learned at Tech2Teach! Best PD ever!"
2015-16 Participants
"I thought it was amazing how Tech2Teach was flexible and we were allowed freedom to take this PD in so man different ways that we needed support in. All presenters were highly qualified with knowledge they passed on to us. I was "voluntold" to attend...I have NO regret for saying yes!
2016-17 Participant
2016-17 Participant
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