First District ETC

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Our Mission

The Educational Technology Training Center works collaboratively to provide professional learning, consulting, and service for Georgia pre-service and in-service educators to promote the appropriate use of technology in support of teaching, learning, and leadership.

The Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) at First District is a collaborative effort between the First District RESA and the Georgia Department of Education.

GACE Assessments

The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE®) are criterion-referenced, objective-based assessments designed to measure a candidate’s knowledge and skills in relation to established standards. We currently offer the Paraprofessional and Computer Skills Competency Assessments.

SEGA Tech

SEGA Tech (Southeast Georgia Techology), a blog for educators concerned about the appropriate, effective, and efficient use of technology in Southeast Georgia's schools. Through it, we provide daily resources and ideas for technology integration in classrooms K-12 and in any subject. www.segatech.us

Professional Learning

All of our professional learning services utilize Moodle for online access to course content.

FD ETTC Moodle
Course Evaluation

Technical Services

Our technical support staff are available to advise school systems on security, wireless infrastructure, hardware purchases, and networking solutions. We also offer new services such as Computer Forensics and Disaster Recovery consultation.

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers

$550,000 for science teachers

A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000 in all, will be awarded this year.

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 September 2008 07:33

Media Specialist Consortium Dates 08-09

Make plans to attend the Media Specialists Consortium events at First District ETC in Brooklet from 9:00-3:00 on January 9, 2009 and March 27, 2009.

The topic for January 9 will be blogging/podcasting. Bring your own recording device and learn to create podcasts, learn to use free editing software, and discuss instructional strategies for podcast use.

More information, including agendas, will be posted at a later date.

Last Updated on Monday, 17 November 2008 16:49

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