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Barbara Barr, Technology Resource Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
Instructional Technology
701 East Main Street, Lexington, KY  40502

NEW Cell Phone/Pager:  859.797.5702                       FAX: 859.381.4763 
E-mail:  bbarr@fayette.k12.ky.us          Website: http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/

Archived newsletters are available at http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/enews.htm


Thursday, October 23, 2003

How May I Help You?

    

     What is good technology integration?   Technology integration is at it's highest level when it is used by the students to make products reflecting their knowledge.  Technology projects can also be a great tool for assessment .  If you would like some ideas for student products related to the curriculum map and core content, just let me know.  I can help you with a wide range of ideas, ranging from very simple to very complex.

How may I help you?


IMPORTANT UP-DATE

     Last year we all became hooked on the Jefferson County site for Open Response questions.  Since KDE has changed our systems, the old web address and old bookmarks no longer work.  The same information is there, but you must use this URL.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
OPEN RESPONSE ITEM BANK

http://170.185.2.105/corecontent

STAFF/ALL GRADES: Open Response Questions for all grades and subjects.  You can no longer use  lower case letters as the password.  The password is:  ORQ2002

My Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 23

Float Day

Friday, Oct. 24

Harrison

Monday, Oct. 27

Harrison

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Lansdowne

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Lansdowne

Thursday, Oct. 30

Staff Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 30

PD. at Ambrose Training Center on using Office

Friday, Oct. 31

Arlington

Graphics by snowgirl!

 

Web Sites of the Week

EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER
http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/
reports/enhancingcurriculum/index.cfm
(one link)

STAFF:  Internet resources to enhance curriculum in your classroom.

THE ORCHARD PROJECT
http://www.orchardproject.org/

STAFF FOR ALL ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS:  This is the time of year when classes are heading to the Orchards.  This site, created by 5th graders, has great ideas, lessons, and activities which can tie your field trip to core content.

Graduate Studies and Projects

     As many of you know, this year I am back in graduate school, and taking three classes each semester at UK.  One of my classes is a year long practicum. I have the good fortune of being placed at Lansdowne, where I have the wonderful opportunity of learning under the guidance of a 17 year veteran, Jane Gettler.  Another perk to my practicum placement is the opportunity to work with two PSAs, Ron Schmidt and Jana Koehler, who are also veteran principals!  

     My professors are assigning lots of projects and activities to do in collaboration with classes and schools.  I will be looking for volunteers!

 

Professional Development in
Office Tools

Activities, lessons, and teaching core content with Microsoft Office
(Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Front Page)

Ambrose Computer Lab
Thursday, October 30

4:30 to 6:00

 Graphix by *snogirl