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//**II. Communication**// A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents,colleagues, administrators or experts in the field.  B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. 1. Assess students' learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.
 * //V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction//**

Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology. 1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning.  2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. 4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.
 * //VII. Professional Growth//**

Advanced Placement Biology Recruiting Drive
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My students and I used the Google Chat to recruit Maisie Lynch's Honors Biology class to take Advanced Placement Biology.
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I, along with my students were quite excited to use the Chat. It was cool to see how I could chat with Mrs. Lynch's students without having to physically move them or myself for discussion. My students were able to answer Mrs. Lynch's students questions regarding the class, including content matter, difficulty, etc. Next year, I plan to develop a schedule for teachers to chat with their students about the benefits of taking an Advanced Placement course.
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