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=Preface=  The effective use of technology is an essential component of the mission of District 67. We are committed to ensuring that every learner has the technological skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century.

=Mission= District 67's technology mission is to enhance teaching and learning processes while strengthening operations of the entire school community in an evolving technological and globally-connected world.

=Technology Goals=

Utilizing appropriate technology, students will:
===1. Participate in learning tasks that are authentic, challenging, and multi-disciplinary.  === JS/FK: Serve on a technology sub-committee charged with previewing and recommending software and online applications KB: Establish contacts with schools/professionals outside our district in curricular areas LM: Promote cross-curricular technology-infused projects MN: Provide and link information skills with subject area work, help teachers teach, promote reading. PF: Provide links on the student and teacher resource pages that allow students to publish their work on kid-friendly websites

2. Have a voice in the process and product of their own learning.
JS/FK: Become trained technology assistants available for classroom teachers and students LF : Develop criteria for student's final product? or choose how to present information learned following rubric? LM: Create product list/menu of options for sharing student learning MN: Offer flexible scheduling to better support instruction and allow students more access to info. and technology

3. Engage in activities that support collaboration, learning, and productivity.
JS/FK: Initiate and create personal technology goals LM: Establish school/team wikis MN: Use and communicate to teachers Del.icio.us postings to support classroom projects/instruction

4. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
JS/FK: Participate in an Internet Safety Program (adopted or adapted) LM: Offer information on copyright issues for multi-media projects to students and teachers PF: Schedule lessons with the ILIs or media specialists to teach/review correct bibliography format

5. Access, evaluate, and use information effectively and efficiently
JS/FK: Participate in a lesson which involves a "spoof" website to teach strategies for ensuring content authenticity LF: currently done but only one lesson - need at least a second exposure! KB: Update student/staff resource pages with current websites LM: Collaborate with ILI staff in unit/research design PF: Participate in a Big 6 workshop to learn how to introduce research skills to students