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** 2011 - 2012 ** ** Welcome to the Tech Wizards wikispace page! ** The teams have completed their training sessions for the year and are preparing for their end of year showcase, May 18. The students have worked very hard at each of their technology training sessions, at each session the student teams: 1) learned to use a new technology tool 2) created and demonstrated an original classroom relevant application of the tool 3) encountered and solved a real-life problem

The impact of the Tech Wizards teams can be seen in their work with classmates and with teachers at their home schools; providing technology training and support to establish 21st Century Tools as an integral part of the learning process. To view the work of any of the Tech Wizards teams, click on the name of the team in the menu on the left. We hope to see you at the:
 * Tech Wizards and Tech Wizards, Jr. Showcase **
 * May 18 **
 * 11:00 am - 12:30 pm **
 * CLIU #21 **
 * 4210 Independence Drive **
 * Schnecksville, PA 18078 **

CLIU 21 is pleased to announce year five of the Tech Wizards Professional Development Program. This program provides schools the opportunity to develop a cadre of student and teacher leaders equipped with the skills to transform the delivery of professional development and integrate 21st Century Skills into the classroom.

//**Program Overview:**// The Tech Wizards Program teams up to three students and one teacher/advisor from a school building to attend technology training sessions at CLIU 21. At each session the team will experience hands-on training in an emerging technology, along with coaching and mentoring guidance followed by planning time to develop an action plan for the delivery of professional development to the team’s school faculty. The Tech Wizards Program incorporates 21st Century skills and is aligned to the NETS standards as established by the International Society of Technology Educators.

//**Dates:**//
November 14, 2011 December 13, 2011; Snow Date December 20, 2011 January 4, 2012; Snow Date January 9, 2012 March 7, 2012; Snow Date March 21, 2011 May 1, 2012

All sessions held 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at: CLIU 21 Central Office Building 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078

**//Topics://** Technologies tentatively scheduled to be studied include: Wikispaces Screencastomatic Video Editing Software Computer Programming (Kodu)

//** Cost :**// $275 per person; covers cost of training (CLIU staff for five half-day sessions $2,125.00 value), materials ($410.00 value per team), food ($220.00 value per team), and awards ($220.00 value per team). See breakdown of items below.

//**Each participating team receives:**// « Video camera with case and tripod ($250.00 value) « Headset/microphone ($40.00 value) « Tech Wizards plaque ($100.00 value) « Teacher/Advisor award ($30.00 value)

//**Each participant receives:**// « Tech Wizard binder ($15.00 value) « Tech Wizard flashdrive ($12.00 value) « Tech Wizard lanyard ($3.00 value) « Tech Wizard T-Shirt ($15.00 value) « Tech Wizard trophy ($8.00 value)

// Should you have any questions regarding the Tech Wizards Program please do not hesitate to contact: // Beth Breiner, Staff Development Specialist, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit at: 610-769-4111 ext. 1261 or by email at: breinerb@cliu.org

//**Eligibility:**// Students: any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student Teachers/Advisors: any classroom teacher, librarian, or technology specialist

**//Nomination Process://** **//Students://** may be nominated by faculty members **//Requirements://** « proclivity for technology « agree to participate in technology professional development for teachers « agree to be observed/videotaped presenting technology professional development to teachers

**//Teachers://** may volunteer for the program or be nominated by other faculty or the school principal **//Requirements://** « proclivity for technology « agree to lead/assist Tech Wizard students in technology professional development sessions for teachers « agree to be observed/videotaped assisting Tech Wizards team in presenting technology professional development to teachers

**//To apply to participate in the Tech Wizards Program://** Complete and submit the Tech Wizards application form below; //upon submission of the form the Tech Wizards informational packet including parental permission forms and photo release forms will be forwarded to the Tech Wizard Team Teacher/Advisor identified in the application form.// //**Due to the anticipated popularity of this program please apply early seats are limited**//; //**all applications for the Tech Wizards Program MUST be received no later than**// //**3:00 pm October 31, 2011.**//

// CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn. // CLIU Customer Service is providing quality, timely, knowledgeable, pleasant and responsive services and support

The Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sex or non-relevant handicap in activities, programs, or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Mr. John B. Houser, Section 504 Coordinator or Mrs. Kim Talipan, Title IX and ADA Coordinator at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville PA 18078-2580, 800-223-4821

**//The Tech Wizards Program has reached capacity for 2011 - 2012. Thanks for your support!//**