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8. Additional sources of information
8.1 Use the interim ICT Program of Studies document and the ICT Illustrative Examples. Illus-
8.12 Best Practice Studies in Technology Implementation. Alberta Learning distributed nine Best Practice studies to school jurisdictions in the spring of 1999, which include Preparing to Implement Learner Outcomes in Technology and Professional Development for Teaching Technology Across the Curriculum. Available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/technology/>
Additional projects are underway, including ICT Sample Scope and Sequence frame works. The sample frameworks will be posted on jurisdiction web sites and linked to from Alberta Learning's web site (June 2000).
8.13 Jurisdiction Technology Coordinators' Forums. Semi-annual forums provide opportunities for information sharing and issues resolution relating to technology
implementation.
trative
gram of Studies, Grades 1–6, Grades 7–9, and Grades 10–12 were developed and distributed to
Examples to Accompany the Information and Communication Technology Interim Pro-
Alberta schools in the fall of 1998. Available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/techoutcomes/>.
8.2 Use the on-line access to the database for the ICT learning outcomes and illustrative ex- amples. Available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/techoutcomes/>.
8.3 Take part in an in-service program such as those offered by the TELUS Learning Connec- tion, the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia’s Teaching and Learning with Tech- nology, or one offered by your school or jurisdiction.
8.4 Use the TLC <http://www.2learn.ca> or TLT <http://www.tlt.ab.ca> web sites to look at projects, plans, and ideas developed by Alberta teachers.
8.5 Consider the suggestions made by other school jurisdictions on their web sites or
through publications by individual jurisdictions. (Note: Jurisdictions may wish to share their ICT implementation plans with other districts by submitting them to Alberta Learning's web
site at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/technology/>).
8.6 ICT Classroom Assessment Tasks. A project that focuses on developing a classroom assessment program for the ICT outcomes is underway. To be available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/techoutcomes/>.
87 ICT Call for Resources. A Call for ICT Resources was sent to publishers in the spring of 1999. By June 2000, the department will identify and authorize published materials that support the ICT program of studies. List to be available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/techoutcomes/>.
8.8 ICT Parent Brochure. Learning Technology in Alberta Schools—Information for Parents provides an overview of the ICT program of studies for parents. Available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/techoutcomes/>.
8.9 Technology Integration Funding. Government is providing $125 million for technology upgrading from fiscal year 1996/1997 to 2000/2001. (Per funded student payments are: $5 in January 1997; $40 in May 1997; $5 in October 1997; $40 in April 1998; $40 in April 1999; $41 in April 2000; $85 in September 2000). Revised information for the 2000/2001 funding manual will be available at
<http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/funding/>.
8.10 Computers for Schools (CFS) Program. This program collects and refurbishes used computer technology, which is then distributed, cost free, to schools and libraries.
Information available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/cfs/>.
8.11 Provincial Software Agreements. The department has negotiated several provincial umbrella software agreements, which allow school jurisdictions to purchase a wide range of educational software at reduced prices. Information available at <http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/technology/>
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