May 14th, 2010Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools

Tech Notes

Tools for LearningCentralized Purchasing is

available to assure maximum discounts to schools. Please contact me or Connie at crogers@adphila.org for vendor contact information and standard quotes.

Software purchase information for the upcoming year for several technology offerings such as Discovery Streaming, Smartboard Math Tools and Moodle is available here:

http://engagewithtech.wikispaces.com/TechOptions1011

Internet Savvy Students and ParentsView our resources for Internet Safety here:http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/images/stories/

Internet_Safety_Links.pdfView our activity pages for Internet Safety here

gathered by our Elementary Technology Curriculum Committee:

http://internetsavvy.wikispaces.com/We are providing an Internet Safety tips for parents

handout. Download the Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet: Tips for Parents and Guardians handout here or provide the link to parents.

http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/about-oce/technology

Join our Digital Learning CohortWe are looking for 20 schools to form a

cohort focused on Digital Citizenship and Digital Learning. Safe, ethical and responsible Internet use will be emphasized along with powerful learning strategies for technology in the classroom. Five people from each school participate.

Read more about it here.http://engagewithtech.wikispaces.com/

TechOptions1011

Summer Learning

Summer Tech Academy – For Elementary Teachers via the Connelly Foundation

Summer Tech Leadership Camp - Save the dates July 20, 21 and 22 – Hands on Technology Camp for School Leaders . Learn the best and most modern tech tools for school leaders and their practical applications for school leaders based on ISTE’s Nets – A Standards for Administrators. More information on this will follow.

Registration Information is posted here: http://engagewithtech.wikispaces.com/TechOptions1011

Funding – Netbooks and MoreFunding for Technology enables us to reach our goals of innovative and effective anytime learning. Encourage business and community groups to Sponsor a Net Classroom. View the Funding links on the Technology page on the OCE website

http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/about-oce/technology

Thank You Provided by Nancy CaramanicoDirector of Technology, K-12Technology Page Archdiocese

http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/about-oce/technology

http://ncara.edublogs.org/