The “Guts” of TALES

• Federally funded TIG grant

• Team of teachers selected, trained and supported

• Time and $ support – equipment, subs, stipends…

• On Site Coordinator

• Personal & team tales

• Integrate technology as a tool and collaboratively when possible

Benefits to the School

• Technology training and support

• Increased teacher motivation

• Increased student motivation

• Improved school collaboration

• Access to equipment

• Exposure to new ideas

• Improved community relations – Outreach

Example Teacher Projects

• Presentations for lessons & meetings

• Student Tutorials – Algebra & Genetics

• Stock Market Simulation

• Inspiration Webbing

• Teacher demonstrations

• Hyperstudio animations

• Webquests

• Web Sites

Behind the “Guts”

• Big time commitment – the tales, subs, meetings…

• Stress factor for projects

• Organizational issues – subs, team tale…

• Only for one year

• Creates a demand for more “stuff”

Let’s be Honest – What’s the Catch…?