Ms. Kittelson 2006-2007
EETT Tech Grant: Year One Wrap-Up

I. Goals

- Increase Technological Proficiency Among Students and Teachers

   - Informally, it seems that we have reached this goal; EdTech profiles will divulge
     specific info

- Improve Writing


   - District Goal: 60% of seventh graders will improve by one point from baseline to final

      Approximately 83% of seventh graders improved by one point; 30% improved by two
      points or more

   - Department Goal: 70% of all students will get a 4 or better on the final

      76% of all students, grades 6-8, got a 4 or better on the final

      57% of sixth graders; 77% of seventh graders and 83% of eighth graders got 4's
      
The rubric was the same for all grades, so it makes sense that the % would increase each year.

      Average score went from 3 to 4

II. Target Teachers and Students

   - All 15 English Writing Teachers and All Students, Including Special Ed and ELD

III. Positive Features

- Talented, Flexible and Dedicated Teachers and Students

- Very Helpful Staff

- Web Site

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Tech Grant Page
   -
Teacher Approved Sites for Student Surfing
   -
Troubleshooting Guide
   -
Batting Order
   -
Web Quest and Scavenger Hunt
   - Newsletters

- Batting Order

   - 100% of the English writing teachers were involved

   - Nearly 100% of the time, laptops were being used in the classrooms

- Troubleshooting Guide

   - Students were encouraged to become self-sufficient

IV. New Tools in Addition to My Access


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Photo Story

V. Mitigating Factors

- Limited Opportunities to Discuss My Access at Faculty and Department Meetings

- Limited Internal Staff Development Regarding My Access

- Lots on Teachers' Plates with Regard to Assemblies, Activities, Programs, Exams, etc...

Despite these Mitigators, We Exceeded Our Goals!

VI. Song