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2009 - 2010 **CLIU 21 is pleased to announce year two of the **//Technology 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 problem-based learning environment. The foundation of Technology Wizards, Jr. is the utilization of students to provide support to classroom teachers by offering technology assistance to classmates in a technology infused problem-based classroom.

The Technology 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 problem-based lesson 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: //** October 27, 2009 December 9, 2009; //Snow Date December 16, 2009// February 24, 2010; //Snow Date March 2, 2010// April 13, 2010 May 20, 2010 - Showcase Event
 * //Program Overview: //**

//** Cost: **// $175 per person; covers cost of training (2 CLIU staff members at four half-day sessions $1,200.00 value), materials ($425.00 value), food ($160.00 value), and awards ($200.00 value). See breakdown of items below.
 * //Sessions held 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at CLIU 21 Central Office Building; 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078 //**

· flip videocam and tripod ($300.00 value) · wireless mouse presenter ($30.00 value) · Tech Wizards plaque ($100.00 value) · Teacher/Advisor Award ($25.00 value)
 * //Each participating team receives:// **

· Tech Wizard binder ($10.00 value) · Tech Wizard flashdrive ($12.00 value) · Tech Wizard lanyard ($2.00 value) · Tech Wizard T-Shirt ($10.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard Trophy ($5.00 value)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//Each participant receives:// **

//<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Should you have any questions regarding the Tech Wizards, Jr. Program 2009 - 2010 please do not hesitate to contact: // // Beth Breiner, Technology Integration Specialist, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit at: 610-769-4111 ext. 1261 or by email at: breinerb@cliu.org //

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

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">**//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 80%;">Requirements: //** · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to provide technology skills assistance and support to classmates
 * //Nomination Process://**
 * //Students://** may be nominated by faculty members

· <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to incorporate technology fused instruction into a problem-based learning environment · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to facilitate, support and provide opportunities for Tech Wizards, Jr. students to assist classmates in the application of technology skills
 * //Teachers://** may volunteer for the program, be nominated by other faculty or principal
 * // Requirements: //**

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.//
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//To apply to participate in the Technology Wizards, Jr. Program// **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//://

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Due to the anticipated popularity of this program please apply early seats are limited; **//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">all applications for the Tech Wizards, Jr. program MUST be received no later than 5:00 pm October 16, 2009. //**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**The Tech Wizards, Jr. Program has reached capacity for 2009 - 2010 and applications are now closed.**

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

<span style="color: #4a4e7c; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 7pt; text-align: center;"> 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