Becoming WISE able Teachers

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Becoming WISE able Teachers

• Gaston County Schools
• NCaect
• March 2005

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Objective

• Ensure every certified person in our district is
  ready and has basic skills necessary to be
  successfully trained on NC WISE.
• Provide a sense of comfort with technology for
  personnel prior to NC WISE training.

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Process

• Talk to districts going through Wave 1
• Brainstorm a list of skills
• Develop Readiness Modules
• Train Pinnacle Leaders
• Conduct Staff Development at Schools

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Readiness Module Development

• Developed by Pinnacle Leaders and revised by
  Technology Support Services
• 4 modules
• Basics, Internet, Spreadsheets, Security
• 6 hours of technology training
• 2 options
• OPT OUT
• Training Sessions

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Module 1 - Basics

• Training PowerPoint
• OPT OUT Assessment
• Checklist

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Module 2 - Internet

• Training PowerPoint
• OPT OUT Assessment
• Checklist

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Module 3 - Security

• Training PowerPoint

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Module 4 - Spreadsheets

• Training PowerPoint
• OPT OUT Assessment
• Checklist

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Questions?More Information?

• rmiller_at_gaston.k12.nc.us

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Conference Presentation Link

• http//www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/teachers/con
  ferences/conferences.htm