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We are moving to a technolgy based world and our kids need to be prepared for the future We have to give them current updated skills and provide the resources in the classroom computers, laptops, projectors, elmos, video cameras, digital cameras We look at the TEKS and think of projects that go with the TEKS. Match your objective to the best fit of technology. (I.E: Inspiration teaching) access to computers, not enough computers, computers in lab are reserved, websites are blocked write grants for more computers. We could use cooperative groups or jigsaws while working on computers. We would like to learn more about the modules that we will have to complete so that we can be prepared for what is expected of us. We also think that trainings like these would be even more successful if they were given a little later in the year only because many of us are distracted at the start of the year by our rooms, etc. :)
 * 1) What is the value of technology in education?
 * 1) How do we prepare students for the knowledge age and beyond?
 * 1) What tools are appropriate for the classroom?
 * 1) How do we create technology-based activities that accompany the curriculum?
 * 1) Tell what barriers you have encountered to using technology in your class.
 * 1) Tell how those barriers can be overcome so that we prepare our students to be 21st century workers.
 * 1) Tell how this staff development day has gone. Include how can we improve it and how has it been successful.