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Four Lead Teachers were selected at each Core School, one from each of the four basic content areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies at the middle school level. These teachers had an enthusiasm for using technology in the classroom as well as for the opportunities technology offers for instruction. They were willing "to think outside the book."
As Lead Teachers, these individuals attended workshops and received professional development training from the C·R·E·A·T·E for Mississippi Staff and others. They were encouraged to participate in regional, state, and national conferences. They received on-site support from the Technology Facilitator at their schools. All activities involving the Lead Teachers were designed to allow them to develop technology skills that they could use both professionally and personally.
Each Lead Teacher agreed to implement technology integrated lesson plans on curriculum units in their classroom instruction. Assistance in implementing the lesson plans was provided by both the C·R·E·A·T·E for Mississippi staff and the Technology Facilitators.
Lead Teachers were encouraged to mentor other teachers at their schools. As the Lead Teachers grew in their technology skill levels, they also provided staff development technology training for their peers. Being a Lead Teacher meant learning something new almost daily and applying that knowledge in the classroom to benefit their students, giving them skills the students could carry into the 21st Century.
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