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 The Technology Wizards, Jr. program teams up to three elementary students and one teacher/advisor from a school building to attend training sessions at CLIU 21. At each session the team will experience hands-on training in an emerging technology followed by planning time to develop a problem-based lesson incorporating the technology. **//The Tech Wizards, Jr. program incorporates 21st Century skills and is aligned to the NETS standards as established by the International Society of Technology Educators.//** **// Dates: //** October 27, 2009 December 9, 2009; //Snow Date December 16, 2009// February 24, 2010; //Snow Date March 2, 2010// April 13, 2010 May 20, 2010 - Showcase Event
 * ​ 2009 - 2010 **CLIU 21 is pleased to announce year two of the **//Technology Wizards, Jr. Professional Development//** **//Program//**. This program provides schools the opportunity to transform instructional practice by fusing student technology skills with teacher content knowledge in a problem-based learning environment. The foundation of Technology Wizards, Jr. is the utilization of students to provide support to classroom teachers by offering technology assistance to classmates in a technology infused problem-based classroom.
 * //Program Overview: //**

//** Cost: **// $175 per person; covers cost of training (2 CLIU staff members at four half-day sessions $1,200.00 value), materials ($425.00 value), food ($160.00 value), and awards ($200.00 value). See breakdown of items below.  · flip videocam and tripod ($300.00 value) · wireless mouse presenter ($30.00 value) · Tech Wizards plaque ($100.00 value) · Teacher/Advisor Award ($25.00 value)
 * //Sessions held 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at CLIU 21 Central Office Building; 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078 //**
 * //Each participating team receives:// **

· Tech Wizard binder ($10.00 value) · Tech Wizard flashdrive ($12.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard lanyard ($2.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard T-Shirt ($10.00 value) · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tech Wizard Trophy ($5.00 value)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//Each participant receives:// **

//<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Should you have any questions regarding the Tech Wizards, Jr. Program 2009 - 2010 please do not hesitate to contact: //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> // Beth Breiner, Technology Integration Specialist, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit at: 610-769-4111 ext. 1261 or by email at: breinerb@cliu.org // <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

Students: any 4th or 5th grade student Advisors: any classroom teacher, librarian, or technology specialist
 * //Eligibility://**

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">**//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 80%;">Requirements: //** · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to provide technology skills assistance and support to classmates
 * //Nomination Process://**
 * //Students://**

· <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">proclivity for technology · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to incorporate technology fused instruction into a problem-based learning environment · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">agree to facilitate, support and provide opportunities for Tech Wizards, Jr. students to assist classmates in the application of technology skills
 * //Teachers://** may volunteer for the program, be nominated by other faculty or principal
 * // Requirements: //**

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 5pt;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//To apply to participate in the Technology Wizards, Jr. Program// **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">//:// Complete and submit the Tech Wizards, Jr. application form below; //upon submission of the form the Tech Wizards, Jr. informational packet including parental permission forms and photo release forms will be forwarded to the Tech Wizards, Jr. Team Teacher/Advisor identified in the application form.//

<span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Due to the anticipated popularity of this program please apply early seats are limited; **//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">all applications for the Tech Wizards, Jr. program MUST be received no later than 5:00 pm October 16, 2009. //**

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