Week 2 Assignment, Part 4: Creating and Posting a Slide Presentation

1. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund

2. What is the purpose? How can we qualify? What are the benefits? Points to Ponder

3. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, also known as “E-Rate”, provides discounts to schools and libraries for telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections The Purpose

4. discounts range from 20% to 90% significant amount of technology usage for our students Reaping the Benefits

5. 11 Keys to Success http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/ One Step at A Time…

6. Lamar CISD already has a great Technology Plan in place, to help us with the process of applying for the USAC program. Our districts plan focuses on a common vision to integrate technology into the curriculum in a way that supports on going learning for educators, students, and teachers. Where do we go from here?... Our District Technology Plan

7. assess the technology skill levels of all the staff members offer intensive staff development integrate technology into the instructional environment share data with support systems address the technology infrastructure to initiate community involvement Lamar’s Program In Depth

8. Technology We Use

9. How often do we use Technology?

10. We hold the key to our students success in a technology driven world. Assessing our district technology plan, enables us to understand the process it will take to participate in a program that fosters communication and connectivity. The need for change…

11. How can YOU open a door for a 21st century learner?