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Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Focus Questions: How can basic software tools be used to facilitate print-based communication? What types of planning and scheduling can be aided with the use of technology? What specific-purpose software aids teacher productivity? How can teachers use technology to develop and maintain collegial relationships from a distance? Chapter Sixteen Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Focus Questions: What information about funding opportunities is available online? In what ways can technology assist teachers to remain lifelong learners? Identify the professional membership organizations that you will likely join. Why did you select the organization(s)? Chapter Sixteen Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Focus Questions: Review the professional development opportunities. Which ones appear to be the most helpful for a classroom teacher? Prepare a first-day-of-class parent letter and include an explanation of the use of technology in your classroom. Identify twenty granting agencies that you can apply to for development and/or research funding. What is the idea that you are requesting support for? Chapter Sixteen Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Communicating… Student Contact Information Letters Newsletters Official Correspondence Word processing, Email, Internet, Databases, etc. Chapter Sixteen Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

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The Professional Educator… Collegial Communication www.teachnet.com/t2t www.education-world.com/boards/wwwthreads.pl Professional Associations www.aaas.org www.iste.org Educational Funding Opportunities http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/index.html www.nfie.org Chapter Sixteen Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

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