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 * 2011 - 2012 **

** Welcome to the Tech Wizards, Jr. 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 a new skill about learning and teaching 2) learned to use a new technology tool 3) created and demonstrated an original classroom relevant application of the tool

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 assist students in developing good learning habits as well as establishing 21st Century Tools as an integral part of the learning process. To view the work of any of the Tech Wizards, Jr. 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 four of the Tech Wizards, Jr. Professional Development Program. This program provides schools the opportunity to transform instructional practice by fusing student technology skills with teacher content knowledge in a project-based learning environment. The founding principle of Tech Wizards, Jr. is the utilization of students to provide support to classroom teachers by offering technology assistance to classmates in the technology infused classroom. //**This year the program offers a new feature: site visits! Each team participating in the program will have the opportunity to be observed and videotaped in action providing support to classmates and/or teachers in their home schools.**//

**//Program Overview://** The Tech Wizards, Jr. Program teams up to three elementary students and one teacher/advisor from a school building to attend training sessions at CLIU 21. At each session the team will experience hands-on training in an emerging technology followed by planning time to develop a project-based activity incorporating the technology. The Tech Wizards, Jr. Program incorporates 21st Century skills and is aligned to the NETS standards as established by the International Society of Technology Educators.

**// Dates: //** December 7, 2011; Snow Date December 12, 2011 February 1, 2012; Snow Date February 6, 2012 March 29, 2012 May 3, 2012

All sessions held 10:00 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 Video Editing Glogster Google Earth

//**Cost:**// $225 per person; covers cost of training (CLIU staff for four half-day sessions $1,700.00 value), materials ($420.00 value per team), food ($100.00 value per team), and awards ($210.00 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 ($25.00)

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

// Should you have any questions regarding the Tech Wizards, Jr. Program 2010 - 2011 please do not hesitate to contact: // // Beth Breiner, Staff Development Facilitator, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 at: // // 610-769-4111 ext. 1261 or by email at: // // breinerb@cliu.org //

//**Eligibility:**// Students: any 4th or 5th grade student Teacher/Advisors: any classroom teacher, librarian, or technology specialist

//**Nomination Process:**// //**Students:**// may be nominated by faculty members //**Requirements**// **:** « proclivity for technology « agree to provide technology skills assistance and support to classmates « agree to be observed/videotaped supporting classmates with technology skills

**//Teachers://** may volunteer for the program, be nominated by other faculty or principal **//Requirements://** « proclivity for technology « agree to facilitate, support and provide opportunities for Tech Wizards, Jr. students to assist classmates in the application of technology skills « agree to be observed/videotaped leading/assisting the Tech Wizards, Jr. team in supporting classmates with technology skills

//**To apply to participate in the Tech Wizards, Jr. Program:**// Complete and submit the Tech Wizards, Jr. application form below;// upon submission of the form the Tech Wizards, Jr. informational packet including parental permission forms and photo release forms will be forwarded to the Tech Wizards, Jr. 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, Jr. program MUST be received no later than 3:00 pm November 11, 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, Jr. Program has reached capacity for 2011 - 2012. Thanks for your support!//**