Last May we hosted the first SRS Technology Spring Fling, the goal was to help other schools learn about technology integration. We sent invitations to all the archdiocese schools and our local public schools. We had twenty different schools represented and were able to network with a variety of schools. The communication from this event has continued past the event. We have had small informal talks with principals and technology coordinators to a more formal event of presenting to a group of teachers. our goal is to allow schools to reach out within the archdiocese. While, we were preparing our plan we had to reach out to other schools, we are connected to schools in Memphis, Chicago, and many other places. I have enjoyed several ning’s to help me learn more about using technology in the classroom.
So about our presentation: Today we presented to one of the school’s who attended our Spring Fling. Over the summer I have been working with this school and their technology coordinator. We talked about how we could get technology in the classroom, she had described her visit to our school as a lightbulb moment. We presented about our views of why technology integration is important. We asked the school’s technology coordinator to invite teachers and her principal to join us. In my opinion the presentation went well, I hope that we are able to give them a solid direction in which to head.
One of my favorite parts of when I present is when I show my schedule. Most technology coordinators smile in joyful anticipation that it to could become their schedule one day. Most principals scratch their heads and wonder what I do. And by far my favorite, the teacher who says, “it doesn’t look like you work at all.” What none of them know, I am extremely busy.
