17.1 Candidates will be able to locate a variety of technology resources, evaluate them for classroom use, and assist colleagues with this process.
My group created a website that had multiple resources for teachers and parents. On the website, we used a variety of tools and links that were beneficial. The information we included would answer questions about schools that teachers or parents may have. Teachers could go on the website and see what the protocol is for inclement weather or what the calendar looks like for the school year. My colleagues could use this website to share with families to answer the questions they have. Also, we included the school supplies for each grade level. My colleagues were able to give us feedback on what materials we should add or remove from the list. On the list we have what stores sell the materials and the prices. I learned that many teachers appreciated having this to share because it had answers to multiple questions that parents have in the beginning of the school year. Multimedia Project Proposal Back to School
17.2 Candidates will be able to locate funding opportunities to enhance technology resources.
I located a grant on Digital Wish Grant that would fund my classroom and enhance the technology resources we have. I applied to receive funds to purchase a whiteboard for the classroom. For the grant, I described what I wanted and how it would benefit the students. This grant applied best for me because I am a Pre-kindergarten teacher and most of the grants only apply for Kindergarten to 12th grade. There are multiple grants that help enhance technology in classrooms, you just need to research and find the grants that apply to your school and classroom.