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__KSP 689: Introduction to Technology in Education__
Professional Development Project Meredith Tunison December, 2011

Part I. Collection of Best Practices/Lesson Ideas
Included in the document above are suggestions for uses of educational technology such as:
 * 1) Classroom Management/Organization Tools & Resources
 * 2) =====Tools for Creativity & Expression=====
 * 3) =====Multimedia Resources for Learning and Collaboration=====
 * 4) =====Social Studies Technology Integration=====

Image captures are included to showcase several technology uses.

Part II. Technology Integration Resources
This document contains descriptions of various technology tools that could be integrated into education. Many of these resources are web-based and many are free to use.

Part III. Emerging Technology Research
Emerging Technology: E-books .Epub book: //The Velveteen Rabbit// -

Part IV. Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Wisconsin's Quality Educator Initiative PI-34 requires initial educators to complete a Professional Development Plan in order to advance to the Master Educator level and keep a teaching certification and license in the state. Initial educators may complete this plan within a 3 year, 4 year, or 5 year licensure cycle. After becoming a Master Educator, to fulfill licensing requirements, a new PDP goal must be written and submitted with evidence that the goal was achieved over the following five years.

I wrote my PDP goal and plan last year, during my first year of teaching. I hope to complete my Initial Educator PDP within four years to retain my teaching certification and license.

My Professional Development Plan goal is: //I will research, implement, and evaluate the use of literacy methods **with an emphasis on technology-based resources** so that students are able to **demonstrate improvement in critical thinking skills** and will use contemporary technology tools to **become actively involved in communicating meaningful learning** inside and outside the classroom.//

The rest of my PDP can be read in this file: