Cohort+Information

//**Instructional Technology Lead**
 * Cohort Program 2007-2008**

The Oconee County instructional technology initiative grew from the realization that classroom instruction must be engaging, dynamic or interactive for all learners. A teacher from each school will be recruited to join the Instructional Technology network as a Lead that will design and deliver innovative instructional technology strategies that scaffold on teachers base knowledge. The Instructional Technology Lead will model technology integration with 21st century classroom tools and information literacy resources, sharing exemplary lessons infused with technology to colleagues as new knowledge becomes available. Ø Participate in the Instructional Technology Lead cohort program, which will meet monthly to share best practices Ø Deliver exemplary lessons and resources electronically to school faculty Ø Serve as a member of the Technology District Leadership Team while attending monthly cohort meetings with the district Instructional Technology Specialists Ø Facilitate school and district level professional learning sessions on technology integration Each Instructional Technology LEAD will receive an allocation of approximately $2500 with which to spend on a variety of tools. These tools include, but are not limited to the following items:
 * __Job description__**
 * __Expectations__**
 * __Incentives__**

Ø Dell D820 laptop Ø CPS IR 32-pad system Ø SmartBoard Ø Airliner Ø Gyration mouse and keyboard Ø Recertification credit for attending monthly meetings Ø All meetings will take place on a **Monday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30** in the District Office Technology Center Lab. Attendance is mandatory. All meetings have been posted on the District Interactive Calendar and are listed below. o August 27, 2007 o October 1, 2007 o October 29, 2007 o November 26, 2007 o December 10, 2007 o January 28, 2008 o February 25, 2008 o March 31, 2008 o April 28, 2008 o May 19, 2008// School District of Oconee County Instructional Services Page created by Bill Sheskey, Instructional Technology Specialist August 2007//
 * __Cohort Program Monthly Meeting Schedule__**