TW+Reflections



Throughout the year the Tech Wizards teams have been working very hard to expand their knowledge of new and emerging technologies. They have dedicated themselves to learn and share not only the how-to of using new technologies, but also the value and impact of infusing technology into the learning process. The teams share their findings and resources on this page:

Thinkfinity is **THE** free, one-stop shopping center for educators. The website provides over 50,000 resources ranging from lesson plans to interactive games to multimedia items including audio and videoclips. The site is sponsored by Verizon in partnership with 9 of the most prestigious and respected educational organizations in the country. All resources in Thinkfinity must be approved by a panel of experts prior to acceptance in the site - there is no junk in Thinkfinity. The site is completely free, requires no login or password and has areas appropriate for educators, students and parents. There is something for everyone in Thinkfinity, from grade levels PreK to Adult and in every content area. Click the link below to view a few of the Tech Wizard highly recommended Thinkfinity Resources.
 * Tech Wizards Favorite Thinkfinity Resources:**

[|**TW Thinkfinity Favorite Resources.xls**]

To view step-by-step video tutorials about using the Thinkfinity website, click here

The Tech Wizard Teams are committed to sharing their knowledge of technology instructional practices through a variety of methods. From one-on-one assistance and training, to creating support materials, to providing video tutorials on web pages and wikispaces, to leading formal professional development sessions the Tech Wizards are on-site to provide the support teachers need to become more comfortable with technology in the 21st Century Classroom. Click on the link below to see the plans the Tech Wizards Teams have put in place.
 * Tech Wizards Action Plans:**

[|**TW Action Plans.xls**]

What is the legacy of the Tech Wizards? At the mid-point in the 2009 - 2010 school year the teams have worked with over 260 teachers; 10 administrators and 600 students in 9 school districts. To take a look at the work of the team near you click on the link below.
 * Tech Wizards Mid-Year Reflection:**

[|**Tech Wizards Mid-Year Reflection.xls**]

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 * Tech Wizards in Action Photo Story:**