Penn+London+Elementary+School++-+Monthly+Updates+2006-07

What I did this month: (Leigh Anna - April) Ø Worked on and coordinated the Tech Fair for PLE. This involved coordinated students, equipment, teachers and software. I also made mini posters for my building to state what they were demonstrating/displaying.Ø Trained teachers after school who want to use the new sound system.Ø Assisted a teacher with a scanning projectØ Assisted several teachers who are working on end of year projects for a class showØ Worked briefly on grant equipment and talking to Debbie P. about what we need to do and training that needs to take place for our project.Ø Helped special area teachers with a Smartboard continent project and an assembly for the schoolØ Reviewed Performance Pathways on my own and what will need to be done for PLE’s Inservice Day. What I hope to do next month:Ø Continue to assist and support teachers doing their end of year presentations for parentsØ Work on Grant equipment and getting our project started for next year. What I did this month: (Becky - April) What I hope to do next month: March 2007What I did this month: Becky What I hope to do next month: Feb 2007What I did this month:Ø Worked on a Google Earth projectØ Ran a cyber café for the new sound system in cafeteria for Kindergarten. Staff introduced during a brief Faculty Meeting. Also created training sheets for this lesson.Ø Assisted with a kid writing projectØ Assisted with a Smartboard setup and explorationØ Worked with Joyce Perry on the needs for PLEØ Worked with Craig Miller for converting a pdf to a useable format. Ending up taking screen shots as a solution to the projectØ Worked with a teacher using TimeLiner for a projectØ Worked on banner for PLE website with retraining by CraigØ Provided extra training for United Streaming, burning a CD and the Video optionsØ Explored a GPS unitsØ Exported a movie for posting on a teacher made website FebruaryWhat I did this month: (Becky) I continued to assist teachers as needed, specifically on the Smartboard, on projector set-up, and printers. I explored using DreamWeaver as a website tool. I explored the new features in TeacherWeb. I created student assessment goal sheets based on the math standards. Researched WebQuests and attempted to have a Cyber Cafe
 * I helped to make posters for the Tech Fair.I participated in the technology fair by helping to set-up, take down, and share technology.I continued to assist teachers with network issues and printer issues.I worked on math student progress-monitoring sheets.I put together a list of ad-free math websites for teachers, focusing on math fact practice.I explored using Word as a website toolI put together directions for logging into Nettrekker and using Learning Nexus.
 * I want to continue to support teachers.I would like to redemonstrate Nettrekker as a resource.I would like to put together a list of end of the year technology ideas (using the digital camera, video camera, and proscope)Explore Podcasting
 * I worked on learning the program Time Liner, which allows students to input information from their lives in the form of a time line. It also allows them to put pictures in as well.
 * I led a teacher cyber cafe on Time Liner. Many teachers had not heard of this program.
 * I continued to assist teachers, specifically on the digital camera, printers, and internet issues.
 * I also continued to learn and explore DreamWeaver as a teacher website guide, as it allows for more creativity.
 * I would like to continue to help teachers when needed and I will be helping out with the Tech Fair.
 * I would also like to give teachers creative spring ideas for using the digital camera and video recorder to support the standards.
 * I will also continue to work on math student progress-monitoring sheets for teachers, that allow students to set goals and chart their progress.

What I plan to do in the month of March: Continue working with teachers as needed Provide training on Timeliner program Give a refresher on Learning Nexus and NetTrekker Continue exploring website capabilities Prepare for the Tech Fair!