LAN+Managers+&+Tech+Coordinators

Facilitator: Chad DeWester, ESU 16 Recorder: Melissa Engel, ESU 16


 * Guide for Reporting Out: **

How students work on projects has changed. For example: a recycling project at one district using Facebook. Professional development has a direct impact on usage of technology within the classroom. Teachers have opportunity to model responsible technology use for students. Collaboration opportunities have opened the world. Technology use in schools prepares students for college and the workplace.
 * What are the positive outcomes that result from increased availability of technology? **

1) As number of devices increase in districts and budgets are cut, responsibilities of lan managers become much greater. 2) Time restraints limit it as a separate curriculum. Needs to be integrated/embedded into current content. 3) Professional development needs to be continuous, engaging and meaningful, supported by resources.
 * Top three issues surrounding Digital Citizenship in Nebraska Public Schools: **

Professional development opportunities for teachers. (Refer to number 3 above) Information literacy/digital citizenship learning opportunities for students in schools. Parents need to be educated.
 * Possible Next Steps: **