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Friday, March 27, 2009 |
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Supporting Innovative Classrooms InitiativeIn June 2008, Alberta Education issued a Call for Proposals for Alberta school jurisdictions and charter schools to research innovative practices in the areas of technology management and leadership development for the effective use of technology. After a competitive evaluation process, 26 proposals from 29 jurisdictions were approved for a total of $6.8 million in funding. The Supporting Innovative Classrooms initiative will take place over the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 school years. Projects will involve jurisdiction administrators, principals, teachers and technical support staff participating in projects to enhance technology leadership for teaching and learning and to improve technology management practices. A complete list of the successful projects is available on the Alberta Education website at http://education.alberta.ca/admin/technology/sic/participants.aspx. For more information, contact Marilyn Steier, Education Manager, at Marilyn.Steier@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-0839.
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Interview with Education Minister Dave HancockAlberta Education Minister Dave Hancock participated in a podcast interview with Robert Martellacci of MindShare Learning Report e-magazine. In this 22 minute podcast, Minister Hancock discussed topics relating to technology for teaching and learning, partnerships, teacher preparation and development and the Inspiring Education dialogue. To hear the podcast, visit http://mindsharelearningreport.podomatic.com/ >> For a detailed list of topics discussed in this podcast, click here.
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Upcoming EventsJTC Meeting May 13, 2009 at Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton – This event is open to Jurisdictional Technology Contacts and invited guests only.
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Council of Ministers of Education, Canada - New WebsiteThe Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) launched an enhanced web site in March 2009. The website, www.cmec.ca, is a resource for education stakeholders and the general public. It provides access to CMEC educational materials and tools, showcases CMEC initiatives and activities and serves as a gateway to the education systems of the provinces and territories. Alberta Education led the development of the new site, in cooperation with staff at the CMEC Secretariat and in consultation with other provinces and territories. CMEC is an intergovernmental body composed of the ministers responsible for elementary, secondary and advanced education in the provinces and territories. Through CMEC, ministers share information and undertake projects in areas of mutual interest and concern.
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Career and Technology Studies UpdateIn September 2008, eligible school authorities and charter schools received their first allotment of the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Equipment Evergreening and Enhancement Fund to support the implementation of the revised CTS program. In preparation for the second year of the disbursement, school authorities and charter schools are reminded to submit their 2008/2009 spending reports.
For more information, contact Merla Bolender, Director, CTS Initiative, at Merla.Bolender@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-644-3884 or Monika Gysler, Project Manager at Large, CTS Initiative, at Monika.Gylser@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-644-3886.
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Social Networking and PrivacyWith the surging popularity of social networking website, more students and young people are creating online profiles to share information about themselves. While this has created opportunities for personal expression, collaboration and the development of communities, social networking sites have also created many privacy concerns. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has produced a short video explaining the problems associated with putting personal information on social network sites. The video is available online at http://blog.privcom.gc.ca/index.php/privacy-on-social-networks/. An information sheet on Social Networking and Privacy is also available on the site at http://www.privcom.gc.ca/fs-fi/02_05_d_35_sn_e.asp.
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Research ArticlesAlberta Education’s Stakeholder Technology Branch is continually monitoring research on best practices in the use of technology for teaching and learning. Research articles or reports from outside sources that may be pertinent to the work of tech.news subscribers will occasionally be included in this newsletter. The information in the articles or reports does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Alberta Education. These reports were published between January and March 2009:
Click here for links to these research articles. >> Click here for links to these research articles.
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Tools4TeachersNew Resources The following course is now posted to the Tools4Teachers site:
The Tools4Teachers website can be accessed at http://www.tools4teachers.ca/. Contact your school administrator for a login and password. For more information, contact Lori Ristoff at Lori.Ristoff@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-674-8719.
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