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Technology Thread
The professional
development experience is threaded with 
technology.
That is, in helping teachers explore technology as a support for student
learning, we also model the use of technology as a support for the teachers'
learning journey and as a support for our work as teacher leaders. The
technology thread is woven throughout every phase of the work from Setting
the Stage to Portfolio Review and Presentation.
- Models the practice
- Facilitates and has a positive impact on the learning journey of teachers
- Adds previously unanticipated resources and resource availability to teachers' repertoires
- Teaches technology skills in the learning context
Examples include:
- Use a large monitor or projection device for sharing resources and writing
- Display a Web site with a bibliography of thought- provoking reading
and links the sources for purchasing the materials
Display the prompts for reflection and the reaction (or sample reaction) to help teachers express reflective practice - Use Inspiration software or other graphical organizer to brainstorm project design, outline professional development plans, illustrate inquiry process
- Use a listserv to remind participants of events, collect reflections, point to appropriate resources
- Use a Web page as a container for and link to all aspects of the project, i.e., timelines, agendas, resources, accomplishments
- Use a bulletin board for group discussions and peer help