January 9, 2006	Volume 5, Number 1

Technology Impact in Education Month

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is hosting Technology Impact in Education Month during January. It will be a month of sharing, discovery, and celebration of the potential that educational technologies bring to the teaching and learning environment.

Teachers in hundreds of schools will facilitate discussions about the impact that modern technology has on every student's daily life. Students will examine how technology affects the way we work, learn, and play. They will even have an opportunity to assign homework to their parents that addresses the transformative nature of technology on the workforce. Those that submit their outcomes before January 31 will be eligible for prizes including an Interactive SMART Board, digital camera, and online curriculum subscriptions for teachers.

"Through this event, we hope to create awareness around the impact technology has on closing the achievement gap, enhancing accountability, and increasing teacher quality - not to mention providing a 21st century environment for students to learn, share and grow," said Melinda George, Executive Director of SETDA.

SETDA will offer free lesson plans and activities focused on using educational technology for elementary, middle, and high school students in social studies and language arts. These lessons and activities, along with registration information, can be found at http://www.edtechimpact.com. For additional information, contact Christine Fox at (561) 963-0400, or cfox@setda.org.

Last updated on 1/9/2006