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 * 2007 – 2010 Laptop Project for**
 * Colorado River** **Union** **High** **School District** **#2**


 * Project Goal**

Information literacy is a critical skill for 21st century citizens. Students need to become skilled in the use of a range of technology resources. These skills will come through the full integration of technology in their education. Integration of technology can only take place when teachers too, are comfortable with and able to use technological resources and tools that support instruction.

In response to a need for greater access to computers for teachers, and because teacher access to personal computers is a key ingredient to enhance instructional practice, the District, with the support of the Board of Education, is promoting a program for the 2009-2010 school year in which a number of teachers will receive a ** laptop computer for use in school and at home **. (Teachers who already have a school laptop, will be able to join this program and use their laptop at school and at home submitting a letter of intent and signing the Laptop Agreement.)

The pilot encompasses specially prescribed professional development in personal competency skills and classroom technology integration tools. Participants will be expected to use these skills and tools within an active learning environment in their classrooms throughout the school year.

Teachers from each high school will be the participants in this pilot. Teachers from all subject areas are encouraged to apply.


 * Requirements for selected teacher participation in this activity:**


 * Participation in specially prescribed professional development to support understanding of technology tools (Attendance is **mandatory,** alternative dates for each training will be setup):


 * Participation in an online discussion with other teachers in the initiative. This discussion will take place on the Project Wiki page.


 * Sharing/journaling of experiences with technology integration at some department and faculty meetings. Posting lesson plans on-line is mandatory.


 * Incorporation of the ISTE Technology Standards for both [|Students] and [|Teachers] in each participating classroom.


 * Teachers who would like to apply will need to write a letter of intent, fill out the attached rubric as to their technology use level, and print off, sign, and return the User Agreement. These documents will be used to determine eligibility for program participation.

Application Page