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PICASSO Overview

As we enter the world of PICASSO, we will investigate the Instruction and Curriculum tabs.  One main emphasis is the addition of the High Priority Technology Standards that are being woven into the curriculum.  For some of the content areas there are  PDFs available with a quick reference guides to technology resources. One of those available is the Resources for High Priority Technology Standards for K-5 LA and Math.

Download picasso_information_handout.doc

Download ResourcesHPTechStdsK5LAandMath.pdf

This summer ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education, is reviewing the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).  As PICASSO develops, more resources will be added, so keep an eye out as more information is being added.

Using GeorgiaStandards.org

The Georgia Department of Education has created a resource for teachers to access and share units that correlate with the Georgia Performance Standards. The information below is for all users. However, if you would like to submit to the website, you will need to have access to the portal. Just sign up and they will verify your work location (teachers are rather easy to get setup, county office personnel, that are not assigned to a "school" may encounter issues, but Kathy Politis the director for GSO will help you.

Download gso_quick_guide.pdf

www.georgiastandards.org

Apple Learning Interchange

Here's a link to a terrific resource- The Apple Learning Interchange!

http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/

Photo Contest

Technology & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in the fifth annual digital photography contest. This year's theme, "My Point of View," encourages kids to capture and share their own unique visions with our editors and readers.

How:
Send a photo and short description (50 words or less).
To enter, visit:
http://news.techlearning.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ezIY0H1mu60E2V0ERls0EZ

Who Can Submit:
The contest is open to all K-12 students who may submit up to three digital photos taken between January 1, 2006 and October 20, 2006.

Winners: 12 winners will be named, with 1 first place and 3 second place winners in each of the following categories: elementary, middle\ school, and high school.

Prizes:

First Place:  Student: Adobe Photoshop Elements and an Olympus digital camera.
Student's school: Adobe Digital Kids Club Digital Photography Lab Kit, including 3 Olympus digital cameras and accessories.

Second Place: Student Winner: Adobe Photoshop Elements.

All Winners: Winning photos will be featured in the December 2006 Special Awards Issue of Technology & Learning magazine, a national publication
with over 81,000 subscribers, and online at techLEARNING.com and Adobe Digital Kids Club Web site.

For more information, such as rules, guidelines,tips and to view last year's winners visit: http://news.techlearning.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ezIY0H1mu60E2V0ERls0EZ

Grants

Many of you are looking for grants. Here's a link to get you started:

https://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org/

If that one doesn't fit your needs, go to:

http://techlearning.com/resources/grants.jhtml

to see more!!
Please let us know if we may assist you with an application!