SLCTechLeaders


 * Response from Washington:**

Tech Leaders @ Washington High School:


 * spearheading the distribution and pickup of laptops at the beginning and end of the school year
 * working in SLCs to provide training and staff development in areas like using school loop, group wise, and integrating technology into curriculum and lesson planning
 * mentorship for digital connectors; training students to work more closely with other students around technology
 * train parents to become more skilled with the features of school loop--organize small workshops, possibly through PTSA

We have some concerns regarding the level of training/comfort that some of our tech leaders may or may not have to perform these functions. What, if any training will be provided by the district to support this need?

SLC Tech Responsibilities: Fairfax Campus
 * Response from Fairfax Campus:**

Technical Assistance:
 * All teacher issues with programs, computer/hard drive, projectors, etc.
 * All student issues with programs, computer/hard drive, etc.
 * Correspond with the District Tech guys on all laptop matters.
 * Gather broken laptops in need of repair/work for the Tech guys.
 * This piece takes up a majority of Ginger’s time…since we do not have an “in-building tech”.

Instructional Assistance:
 * Lead WER sessions around programs to help instruction.
 * Help implement lessons/strategies that involve programs on the laptop for all teachers.
 * Assist students in learning how to apply the programs to their homework.
 * Leadership Team Rep from Tech perspective.

Alan, I would like to add that it would be great if w e had a tech person for ea ch of our SLCs like other schools. This is especially important since we do not have a full-time tech here on Campus.

**Response from JC Harmon:**  __Site Technology Leader **Reflections and Vision** __   Technology Leaders will work under direction of the principal and with the District Technology Department to coordinate and implement the district’s comprehensive educational technology program at Harmon. The Tech Leaders will also help to serve as the liaison between the District and Harmon for certain technology issues. They will provide leadership for the development and implementation of the District’s Technology Plan**.** They will provide support (via seminars and trainings) for staff on software issues and data analysis (during SLC time, after school, Saturday workshops, and Wednesday inservice.) Additionally, they will make recommendations to teachers, principals and site staff on the use of the laptops and other technology/electronic devices. While continuing their status as members of the District Technology Team they will remain role models surrounding the use of instructional technology in the building. //This vision is, of course, bound by the parameters of training, time, and resources available to the building and the Technology Leaders.//

1. //What did you think of the tech leaders' assistance last year?//
 * Response from Sumner:**

SLC SILVER--We thought they were extremely helpful. Both Diane Jackson and Charles Jolley presented at Wednesday inservices, and they were available for personal consultation as well. Tech reps from the other SLC's were helpful, too. Sometimes they were closer at hand than Diane and Charles when one of us had a question.

SLC 11-12--
 * superior to the people from Apple
 * in the building gave nuts and bolts, not fancy
 * great for beginners & slow tech learners
 * they gave one on one that I appreciated
 * fast tech learners thought it was too slow
 * need to offer different stages each time
 * schedule tech leaders to assist during plan time

SLC BLUE-It was great having them in the building and easily accessible for help whenever we had questions.

2. //What would you like the SLC tech leaders to assist you with?//

SLC SILVER--refresher courses on updated programs mini-courses such as the one we had today about grading papers online

SLC 11-12-
 * how to use the probes (science)
 * how to do a podcast (social studies)
 * how to burn CD’s (for oral language and English)
 * smaller sessions
 * choice of sessions

SLC BLUE-We would like more opportunities for training on computer applications like Schoolloop, Word, PowerPoint, and I Movie to name a few.

3. //Do you feel the SLC tech leaders are necessary?//

SLC SILVER--Yes, and one should have a planning period set aside to assist SLC members. Cindy Leighton is available to help us with Career Cruising questions. Additional concerns: The network needs to work. One SLC member reported frustration after trying for three different days to do an online research activity. The auditorium needs wireless connection for Humanities and other classes that meet there.

SLC 11-12- YES
 * Good to have a dedicated person & to come to class
 * tell in advance what to bring to do it while we learn

SLC BLUE-Not really. Why not just bring tech problems to SLC, department, and collaborative meetings and find someone who has the expertise on it. Just like we did today with Torrence and Ann helping out with grading issues.