Wisconsin Technology Initiative

We had a great time on Saturday morning brainstorming and sharing ideas around technology integration with preservice teachers from across the UW communities. Representing our Madison contingency were Lars Lindqvist and Karissa Giller (secondary English program), Grace Binder (elementary ed.), and Leah Bullock (elementary ed.) who presented her lesson on iPad apps. As a group, we spent a lot more time talking about the complexities of using tools in transformative ways and less time actually making things with the tools themselves. It definitely helped us to conceptualize another upcoming project around multimodal composition! To check out tweets (including links and resources) from both the preservice and practicing teacher events, check out #wti14. 
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In addition, the Teachology team was recently awarded an RITI grant to continue with our work--and receive stipends for our research and professional development efforts. You are welcome to apply for a paid position developing and leading professional development,  or  join our group more informally to help with conference planning. We will start planning for our spring event after this semester winds down. Contact me for more information if you are interested!