- The document introduces the Classrooms for the Future (CFF) program which aims to engage high school students in learning through the use of new technology like laptops, interactive whiteboards, and software. - Teachers in the program take on roles like learning facilitators, instructional specialists, and data coaches. They receive 30 hours of professional development training on using the new technologies and resources. - The CFF program provides each classroom with laptops for students and teachers, an interactive whiteboard, projector, and other equipment. Teachers also have access to software for things like Microsoft Office, video and image editing, and communication tools.

1. W V W Classrooms for the Future An Introduction …because Shift Happens! http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bbf824c98a1278ffadc2

2. Purpose of CFF According to Rendel is Helping HS Students by Engaging in learning on a new level Nurturing minds and feeding appetites for learning Preparing the use of equipment, machines and peripherals commonplace in: colleges and universities corporate offices productions plants anywhere students go after graduating Ensuring Pennsylvania’s workforce will remain relevant and competitive in the global economy

3. Participating Subject Areas English Math Science Social Studies We help ourselves by forming small learning communities or reaching out to participate in small learning communities forming for similar purposes

4. Teacher Station Equipment Laptop computer Overhead projector (ceiling mount) Interactive whiteboard Printer

5. PC Solution PC Notebook Computer by Lenovo Logitech Webcam Promethean Interactive Whiteboard Projector Printer

6. Role of Coach Learning Facilitator Facilitate/Coordinate 30 hours course through Embedded Learning Academy (Act 48 or 3 credit course) Curriculum Specialist Instructional Specialist Classroom Supporter using technology Data Coach Resource Provider (w/ librarian) School Leader Catalyst for Change Mentor Supervisor Evaluator

7. Professional Development 21 st Century Skills 30 hours of Professional Development through Embedded Learning Academy online course Add on 15 hours to receive to receive 3 credit course.

8. Prof Dev: What will we learn? How to… Use a Moodle Use preloaded software Find free, online resources for our lessons

9. Teacher Software on PC platform MicroSoft Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publish, Outlook Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Skype Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat 8 Professional, Dreamweaver, Flash, Connect, Vision Cue, Device Central, stock Photos, Bridge, Shockwave Player, Flash Player Inspiration T1 Connect GIMP Google Earth NVU iTunes EasiTeach ACTIVstudio Audacity Security Software

10. Laptop Carts Laptop carts will contain classroom sets of PCs for students Student computers do NOT contain all of the software and features available to the teacher. Students will NOT have: Adobe Suite CD/DVD burners

11. FYI: updates You will be given more information through your email or in brief meetings as it is given to me. We do not yet have an equipment delivery date. (March?) A WVW wiki will be set up to give you easy access to information and resources as we acquire or need it.

12. Prizes Nettrekker – differentiated learning tool http://middle.nettrekker.com/userinfo/pa.epl Create an account (one time then access directly) IU18 password: independence UnitedStreaming – video tools http:// www.unitedstreaming.com Go to NEW USERS to enter passcode WVW Passcode: 31DC - 1557 Skype.com - F ree communication tool Set up account using your email address Allows FREE long distance IM, audio, or video Allows collaborative communication (up to 10)

13. More Prizes – Get in the Game! Learning Communities http:// cffmath.wikispaces.com 26 current members ( 11/27) http:// cffsocialstudies.wikispaces.com 9 current members (11/27) http:// cffenglish.wikispaces.com 4 current members (11/27) http:// cffscience.wikispaces.com 3 current members (11/27)

14. Are you ready to SHIFT ? Thank you for contributing your time to become a CFF teacher What questions do you have?