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Teacher Technology InitiativeWhat You Need to
Know
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TTI Helping Hand

• Whenever you see the helping hand

it means there are supporting documents posted
on the CV TTI web site. http//www.macomb.k12.mi.u
s/chippewa/tti
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TTI Intention

• 1200/ K-12 classroom teacher
• Voluntary program
• Computer software for teacher
• Dial up internet access
• Online staff development

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Benefits

• Become more familiar with software.
• Allow homework in electronic formats.
• Prepare tech-intensive lesson plans.
• Preview web pages for student use.
• Check email from anywhere in Mich.
• Gain computer experience and skills.

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Teacher Eligibility TestAs of 11/24/2000

• Is the individual employed full-time by a local
  public school district or public school academy?
• Does the individual work in an elementary or
  secondary school operated by a district (not
  ISD)?
• Does the individual have a valid Michigan
  teaching certificate?

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Teacher Eligibility TestAs of 11/24/2000

• Does the individual provide "classroom
  instruction"?
• Is the class offered for credit at the secondary
  level or required for grade progression at the
  elementary level?
• Does the individual have classroom instruction
  responsibilities other than managing/ directing/
  supervising independent study?

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Teacher Eligibility TestAs of 11/24/2000

• If you are employed as an elementary specialty
  teacher (i.e. art, music, physical education),
  counselor, Title I teacher, reading specialist,
  speech teacher or special education teacher, do
  you serve as the primary instructor?
• ___Yes, I serve as the primary instructor for at
  least one class.
• ___No, I serve as a resource person to the
  classroom teacher and/or to students.

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Provides Classroom Instruction"?

• Teaches a class as part of an elementary or
  secondary school program.
• The class is offered for credit (secondary) or
  required for grade progression (elementary).

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Provides Classroom Instruction"?

• It is expected that a classroom teacher would
• Take attendance.
• Assign report card grades.
• Complete student progress reports.
• Meet with parents to discuss the students'
  progress on curriculum, etc.
• Those who only manage/direct/supervise an
  independent study are not eligible to participate.

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Once it is determined that a teacher is eligible,
what else must the teacher do?
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Teacher ChecklistMust complete, print, and
deliver the following documents

• Take the web-based self-assessment survey at
  www.mivu.org. Print and submit only the results
  page.

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Teacher ChecklistMust complete, print, and
deliver the following documents

• Individual technology use plan
• Enhance professional growth.
• Enhance teaching.

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Teacher ChecklistMust complete, print, and
deliver the following documents

• Demonstrate a minimum level of technology
  competencies.
• Complete the previous tasks.
• Copy of email sent to colleague.

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Teacher ChecklistMust complete, print, and
deliver the following documents

• Teacher Technology Initiative Fair Use Policy
  (AUP) (FUP?).

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Teacher ChecklistMust complete, print, and
deliver the following documents

• Teacher checklist form.
• Agree to take follow-up assessment.
• Agree to bring TTI equipment to appropriate
  school related functions when required.
• Indicate your choice of machine.

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Approved Vendor

• CV selected Dell as its TTI computer vendor based
  on compatibility with existing installation and
  best value.
• Soon, sample laptop and desktop models will be
  available for examination at the Administration
  building.

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What About Repair?

• Repair
• 3 year warranty
• How service is delivered
• 7x24 SequoiaNet.com 1 call Technical Support
• 7x24 Lifetime Hardware Tech Support, Dell
• SequoiaNet.com Help Line

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What About Support?

• Help desk, support, and troubleshooting
• Help desk services via toll free phone
• Web accessible
• Fax
• Please direct support and warranty issues to
  SequoiaNet.com and Dell, not Chippewa Valley

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What About Laptops Versus Desktops?

• Teachers choice of laptop or desktop
• District chooses vendor Dell
• Desktops have greater capabilities
• Laptops have greater mobility

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CV TTI Summary
TTI plans to refresh vendor offerings
quarterly.
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CV TTI Summary
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What About Internet?

• MERIT (MichNet) Nonprofit owned by MI
  universities
• Based in Ann Arbor
• 163 lines currently
• 98 coverage of Michigan.
• Up to 90 new lines to be added to maintain 17/1
  ratio.

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TTI Review

• 1200/ K-12 classroom teacher
• Voluntary program
• Computer software for teacher
• Dial up internet access
• Online staff development

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Alternatives to the TTI Original Intent

• To deviate from the original intention
• Majority vote of the building's eligible teaching
  staff
• Concurrence of the school building's
  administration
• Alternatives allowed by the state
• Building-level or classroom-level
  technology-related improvements
• Teacher professional development in technology

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CV Alternative Tech

• Items aligned with CVs tech plan have been
  selected from the REMC catalog.
• These allowable alternatives are for classroom
  use only, not for home.
• CV is not responsible for any related costs
  repair, shipping, consumables.

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CV Alternative Tech

• Multiple teachers may pool TTI money to obtain
  items more expensive than 1200.
• Teachers may not realize 1200 in value if they
  opt for alternatives.
• The short list is posted on the CV TTI web page.

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Teachers Can Begin

• Determine eligibility w/ administration.
• Get the teacher checklist.
• Complete and print the 4 tasks.
• Indicate machine preference.
• Submit the checklist with all documents completed
  and attached.

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Buildings Can Prepare

• Determine eligibility w/ teacher.
• Get the Building Checklist and Building Worksheet
• Meet with eligible staff to discuss options
• Vote to allow alternatives if interest exists.
• Principal must concur with proposed alternatives

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Building Administrators Note

• Keep TTI folder to hold all relevant TTI
  information
• Keep records of staff meetings re TTI.
• Documentation must be maintained for three years.

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CV TTI Deadlines

• First Wave
• March 16 to Building Administration for April
  ordering
• Delivery before Summer Vacation?
• Second and Final Wave
• May 25 to Building Administration for June
  ordering
• Delivery after Summer Vacation

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http//www.mivu.org/
See all TTI State Information at
See all CV TTI Help Documents at
http//www.macomb.k12.mi.us/chippewa/tti