CTE+Background+Knowledge

__Premise:__ Engage students in higher levels of learning (student learning initiative through technology)

__Training Purpose:__ 1. Discuss Effective instructional practice/strategies in CTE 2. Hands-on application of presented material as is available 3. Develop lessons as applicable

__Facts:__ 1. Student netbooks will be issued in October, immediately after fall break. 2. All teacher and student laptops will have Windows 7 and Office 2010.

__Concerns__: Management issues - Tips Document - Web Page 1. Monitoring 2. Student computer ability 3. On task 4. Maintenance 5. Alternative assessments

__What you want to see__ (survey findings) 1. Beyond the $500 pencil 2. Balancing short-term instructional goals with long-term projects 3. Various types of assessments 4. How to [|reduce paper use] and maintain academic integrity 5. Engaging students in independent thinking 6. Rigorous daily activities 7. One Note 8. Podcasting 9. Google Docs 