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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(TITLE II, PART D)
(Updated 10/2/09)
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OVERVIEW
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The department's Educational Technology program works in close partnership with organizations across the state, including Vita-Learn, 21st Century Classrooms, and the regional ESA's to provide leadership in policy matters and to coordinate a diverse array of grant and educational technology initiatives, including technology planning, distance learning and technology leadership.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 10/2/09)
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ARRA: Title IID Federal Funding Opportunities
The following grant applications are specific to the stimulus or ARRA funding that the department receives from Title IID. These grants are available to a range of entities from classroom teachers to groups working with state-wide audiences. Links to grants will be posted below as they come available over the next 3-4 months.
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Impacting Tobacco Prevention with Technology Grant Application for 2009-2010 (Added 10/2/09)
In order to maximize funding and build meaningful collaborations between content areas in the field, this unique grant opportunity which was developed last year is being offered again. This grant opportunity seeks teams at the school level, led by a health educator to develop curriculum and build strong professional development skills in the use of interactive white boards for tobacco prevention education. This is an opportunity for schools to bring interactive whiteboards into their buildings and begin a robust program to train others within their district or supervisory union. Use the link above to view and download the application. Due Date: Monday, November 2, 2009. |
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Real World Design Challenge for 2009-2010 Request for Proposal (RFP)
This RFP is seeking someone to coordinate trainings to schools, visit and support those schools taking part in the challenge and representing Vermont in the continued work the challenge represents. This grant has a short timeline in order to capitalize on the work already in progress on this initiative. One grant award of $25,000 will be made to an eligible individual or entity who can provide the needed leadership. Due Date: October 8, 2009. Questions about the RFP and the program should be addressed to Peter Drescher at (802) 828-5149 or peter.drescher@state.vt.us. More information about the challenge can be found using the link below.
- Real World Design Challenge for High School Students
Governor Jim Douglas, Lt. Governor Brian Dubie and Acting Education Commissioner Bill Talbott have joined the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Department of Energy and software companies PTC and Flometrics to announce the first ever Real World Design Challenge. PTC and Flometrics specialize in Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology. The challenge, being issued to Vermont high school students and their teachers, is to utilize software donated by PTC to solve an engineering aerospace challenge involving wing design. The goals of the challenge are to (1) inspire and engage all students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and (2) highlight the potential for future workers in science and engineering fields. For information about Vermont teams participating and for information or questions, contact Peter Drescher at (802) 828-5149 or peter.drescher@state.vt.us.
- Updated 3/19/09: South Burlington High School wins the State competition! Their team, Aeroblade, heads for Washington, DC on March 20 for the National Challenge. Wish them luck! Visit the link above to see all of the winning teams from the other states that they will be competing with. Nice job, South Burlington!
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Vermont E-Learning Project Information & Application Form (PDF)
In mid-summer 2009, a grant was awarded to a collaboration between the Vermont Principals Association (VPA), University of Vermont, The Tarrant Foundation and Vita-Learn to provide professional development for technology rich classrooms. The proposed Vermont E-Learning Project takes place within this school year and is seeking 6 schools from around the state to take part in the program offerings. Use the link above to view the application for interested schools. Read the application carefully and understand that this is not a "grant" being given to schools, but an opportunity for schools to take part in a robust program that aims at changing teacher practice when technology is easily accessible by students. The schools will be chosen from the Vita-Learn regions, with one of the larger regions having two schools chosen. Note: While this is a Title IID funded program, this aspect of the program is being managed by the grantees above and questions should be directed to Ellen Kane (VPA) at ekane@vpaonline.org or (802) 229-0547. Deadline for applications was Friday, October 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. |
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Learning Network of Vermont (LNV) Upgrade
The Learning Network of Vermont (LNV) is a school-based video-conferencing system that supports school-to-school collaborations, virtual field trips, distance learning opportunities and access to meetings/trainings for staff members. The LNV has been in existence since 2007 and is undergoing a major renovation over the next two months. Use the link above for an overview about the new LNV upgrade and what it means for Vermont schools, then check out the LNV Web site. NOTE: This upgrade remains incomplete. For questions or additional information, contact Arlyn Brucolli at (802) 828-0223 or arlyn.brucolli@state.vt.us; or Peter Drescher. |
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ARRA: Title IID ANTICIPATED Allocations Released for FY 2010 and ARRA
Updated 5/11/09: Use this link to view a table of figures that represent ANTICIPATED allocations in Title IID funds for FY 2010, which will come on July 1, 2009. ARRA funds are also indicated here and as of May 6, the Vermont Department of Education has been notified that July 1 is the ARRA date on Title IID as well. Originally, it was reported that Title IID ARRA funds would have a shorter "life span" than regular allocation monies. That has been updated and ARRA funds under Title IID are 27 month funds, expiring in September of 2011. These numbers should be used for planning purposes only, as they may change between now and when they are received by the LEA. NOTE: These represent two separate allocations of federal dollars and will be tracked separately as well. Also note that ARRA funds are a ONE TIME allocation. When planning, make sure to plan for activities that can be later sustained with other funding sources. For questions pertaining to Title II, contact Peter Drescher. |
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Learning with 21st Century Tools - The 2009-2012 Vermont Educational Technology Plan (Archive)
This plan presents five basic goals that, if achieved and implemented, can meet the needs of schools throughout Vermont for guidance in meaningfully integrating technology in all aspects of teaching and learning. These goals are Student-Centered Learning, Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment, Flexible Learning Environments, Engaged Communities and Effective Local Technology Plan Evaluation. Local technology plans were due June 30, 2009.
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Online CFP e-Application/e-Amendments for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
LEAs (supervisory unions/districts) may view online the e-Application/e-Amendments for the consolidated federal programs. Funds are allocated to each LEA based on federal formulas and allocation amounts. Consolidated funds include:
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Riverdeep Learning Village Training & Support Materials
Riverdeep Learning Village is an online environment that provides educators with access to tools for the creation and dissemination of instructional materials and assessments that connect to state standards. Learning Village is intended to facilitate online collaboration and sharing of instructional resources by all the members of an educational learning community. To support educators in using Learning Village, the department has created a series of help videos with each video covering a discrete topic. View the videos using the link above. |
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Vermont E-rate Funding Analysis Report
In an effort to better understand how E-rate is being utilized at the school and supervisory union level, the Vermont Department of Education contracted with E-Rate Central, a New York based consultant group, to undertake an analysis to address concerns that Vermont schools — most specifically, its public schools, districts, and supervisory unions — are not able to make optimal use of E-rate funding. Use the link above to view the complete report. A one-page summary of the report is provided below:
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Vermont Microsoft Cy Pres Program Information
As the result of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by consumers against Microsoft in Vermont Superior Court, certain Vermont public schools will be eligible to receive cash reimbursement for recent and future technology purchases. Use the link above to view detailed information regarding the timeline for the program, qualifying hardware and software, and the reimbursement process. |
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Vermont
Educational Technology Plan Resources
On June 9, 2004, the State Board of Education approved the final version of the State
plan, which includes the template for the development on all local educational technology
plans. Both the State plan and the local planning template are available by clicking
on the link above. |
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Information Technology Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development.
The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
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NOTE: To view GE information for other content areas, go to the Curriculum & Assessment Web page. |
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Educational Technology Performance Tasks
Designed to support the Technology Grade Expectations (GEs), these content-neutral tasks can support classroom level determination of students’ knowledge and skills related to the GEs. The original performance tasks, created by a group of teachers in the northwestern part of Vermont through support from VITA-Learn, were the foundation for the Technology Grade Expectations. These revised tasks will be supplemented with “model” tasks geared toward numerous grade levels and content areas in summer 2005. |
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Vermont Commons for Information Technology Educators (VTCITE)
One of the on-going projects supported by the Department of Education is the Web portal that houses the VTCITE. This site is a rich resource of discussions and resources dedicated to the integration of technology in all curriculum areas. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Peter Drescher, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5149 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
peter.drescher@state.vt.us |
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