1) The document discusses the role of an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) at Runkle School, which includes collaborating with teachers to integrate technology across curriculums, providing various forms of support to teachers, and teaching 21st century skills. 2) It outlines the Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards that students are expected to meet, such as demonstrating computer proficiency, responsible technology use, and using technology for research and problem solving. 3) Examples are provided of how different technologies are being used within different grade levels to enhance learning in subjects like language arts, math, science, and more.

1. Runkle School Educational Technology
Jenny Murphy, ETS
April 10, 2012

2. Integration = Collaboration

3. What is an ETS?
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology across
all curriculum areas;
• Provide support in many forms;
• Just-in-time
• Co-planning
• Co-teaching
• Coaching/mentoring
• Teach 21st century skills.

4. Standards
• MA Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations
• K-2 ∞ 3-5 ∞ 6-8
• Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers
and applications, as well as an understanding of the concepts
underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
• Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology
and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using
electronic media at home, in school, and in society.
• Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for
research, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making,
communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

5. Exemplars
K, 1, 2 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8
Language Arts, Math
Language Arts, Math, Language Arts, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Spanish/
Science, Social Studies Science, Social Studies
French, Health
Word, PowerPoint/Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote
Kid Pix Information Literacy, Internet
KidPix, Information Literacy
Voicethread Safety, Noodletools
Internet Safety,
GarageBand Voicethread, Glogster,
Voicethread, Glogster
Starfall GarageBand, Blogs,Wikis, iMovie
GarageBand, Blogs, Wikis
Animals In Winter, Oceans (K) Structures, Habitats (3)
Book Reviews, Living History (6)
Community Helpers (1) Native Americans, Explorers,
Graphing (7)
Book Review Podcasts (1) Immigration & Blogs (4)
Spanish Voicethreads (7 & 8)
Hopi Google Earth (2) Ancient Egypt (5)
Elements iMovie (8)
Famous American Biographies (2) Moon (5)

6. Global Success
runkletechnology.wikispaces.com -- showcase for our work

7. What’s Coming? Standard Toolbox
Hardware Software
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Teacher Laptops • Audacity
• Classroom Desktops • Google Earth
• Projectors • iLife (GarageBand,
iMovie)
• Document Cameras
• Inspiration
• Digital Cameras
• Kid Pix Deluxe
• Digital Video
Cameras • Kidspiration
• Flip Video Cameras • MS Office 2011
• Scanner • Solo Suite
• Document Cameras • Alphasmarts • The Graph Club
• Laptop Cart • Timeliner
• Mobile Solutions • Type to Learn

8. Thank you!
My Work:
runkletechnology.wikispaces.com
resources4learning.wikispaces.com
resources4teaching.wikispaces.com
brooklinebookreviews.wikispaces.com
jenny_murphy@brookline.k12.ma.us