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Technology Mentoring Program
Mentor:
Webster----- MentOr
1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with
the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
2 a : a trusted counselor or guide
Other words that are related to mentor: Tutor or coach
Who is
a TechMentor in CVC?
A CVC
TechMentor (March 2004-Feb 2006) is: a middle school teacher and
he/she has been nominated by the school by school administrators
because of their commitment and competence in technology integration
in instruction.
Why
TechMentoring?
- Mentoring, in general, is one of the best strategies for effective
staff development.
- Mentoring is effective in school-settings over centralized workshops.
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Mentoring/TechCoaching provides just-in-time support and training.
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Mentoring
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TechMentor Objectives
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TechMentor
Performance |
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Build relationship with
teachers to gain trust and respect. |
Lead activities, which will allow both Mentor and teachers to get to
know one another.
Use mentoring techniques during meetings with teacher to help him/her
integrate technology. |
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Offer training workshops
for teachers. |
Train the teachers using the standards and demonstrate technology
integration in core content.
Encourage teachers to take Technology trainings as needed. |
Understand curriculum
and properly support teachers.
Meet regularly to develop curriculum and integrate technology. |
Become familiar with curriculum through conversation with the teachers.
Mentor and teachers collaborate to choose the appropriate technology
tools to support the curriculum.
Find Internet resources that will help support curriculum, keeping in
mind grade level appropriateness.
Explore software that supports curriculum, keeping in mind grade level
appropriateness. |
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Ensure that the teachers
perform technology skills needed to be successful with a specific
task/project (not to be done by mentors).
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Provide individual support as necessary for the teacher for special
projects or needs.
Discuss and identify constructivist learning environment (inquiry and
project-based. |
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Ensure that teaching
strategies allow for proper integration of computers/lab. |
Provide models of effective classroom and lab management.
Demonstrate on proper use of the presentation system and Smartboard if
applicable.
Attend team planning meetings or department meetings. |
Ensure that adequate
time is given to finish a task/project.
Ensure that adequate time is given to evaluate a task/project. |
Create a timeline in
collaboration with the teachers so that adequate time is provided for
teachers to demonstrate integration. |
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Ensure progress of
mentoring and impact on teachers |
Maintain documentation of meetings, teacher projects, portfolio of
student samples, and other evidences of technology integration by
teachers after the mentoring process has begun.
Create a photo album/video for demo. |
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