Phylllis+Gillens

** Phyllis Gillens ** **
 * Magnolia Elementary School **
 * Technology Standards Addressed:
 * Teaching and Learning **


 * Description:

**  Þ  ** Maryland **** School **** Assessment Family Night **  Þ  ** Provided parents with descriptions and definitions of the Maryland School Assessment **  Þ  ** Provided item samples for Reading, Mathematics, and Science **  Þ  ** Provided navigational assistance to locate parent tools on the Maryland Department of Education Website **  Þ  ** Provided information for accommodations for students with special needs and English of Speakers of Other Languages **
 * Provided 2007 Maryland School Assessment results and trends **

** The S.T.E.P. process gave me a variety of insight in new and innovative concepts in technology. It most importantly gave insight to more effective ways to communicate important information to parents and showcase students, staff, activities and events to the community. **
 * Reflection: **
 * S.T.E.P. was extremely helpful in providing assistance in the usage of technological equipment such as the digital camera and video recorder. S.T.E.P. provided the training that was necessary to achieve the best imaginary and projections for the tools. **
 * The student component empowered and motivated students to be creative in daily assignments and long term projects. This assisted them in self-confidence and advancement in the technology field. **
 * The teacher component provided opportunities for more creativity in the classroom and assisted teachers to be more effective in classroom preparation and giving teachers a variety of technological tools to enhance instruction. **

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 * Final Project: