The document discusses an EdTech Cadre final project that aims to encourage the transfer of professional development into instructional practices through technology. It details how the Klamath Falls Integrated Technology Cadre was formed in 2007 and requires its members to present Web 2.0 tools to other staff and use technology in their classrooms over two years. The cadre meets four times per year to share information, develop projects, and present evidence of professional development in schools. The overall goal is to improve instructional practices and student learning through improved classroom environments using technology.

1. EdTech Cadre Final Project
• Questions: How can we use technology to
encourage the transfer of Professional
Development into Instructional Practices?
• Answer: Put the tools into the hands of a
few who put the tools into the hands of a
few who put the tools into the hands of…

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3. Klamath Falls
Integrated Technology Cadre
(ITC)
• Formed in 2007 as a result of attending
the Oregon EdTech Cadre
• Contract includes two year commitment to
the cadre, presentation to staff of a Web
2.0 tool
• Use of technology in their classroom

4. Meeting Format
• Four Meetings/year
• Information from Oregon EdTech Cadre
shared, learned and practiced
• Time for project development
• Evidence of professional development in
schools presented at last meeting (May)

7. Professional Blogs

9. We know that Instructional Practices have more impact
on student learning than any other factor. If we are to
truly impact student engagement, thinking, and success,
we MUST improve the classroom environment.

10. We know that Instructional Practices have more impact
on student learning than any other factor. If we are to
truly impact student engagement, thinking, and success,
we MUST improve the classroom environment.