Teachers may qualify for CETE time by attending “qualified” staff development sessions. CETE stands for Continuing Education Technology Experiences. CETE classes are designed to help teachers learn to effectively integrate technology into student centered classroom environments. These classes are taught based on the LoTi Framework.

Some examples of CETE qualifying sessions have been:

• LoTi for Teachers 12 Hours Summer 2004
• SEDL Active Learning with technology 18 Hours Summer 2004
• SEDL Questioning Strategies 6 Hours Summer 2004
• NBISD’s Floating to Success 27 Hours Summer 2004
• Connected University on-line courses Varies Ongoing
• Ruby Payne/Technology Study Groups 20 Hours In Planning Stage

CETE hours may be earned by either attending or conducting training. Other classes may be submitted for approval to Cyber Connection II Steering Committee to qualify for CETE hours. Simply submit course description, with time requirements and sign in sheets to the grant coordinators.

After participating in 40 hours of CETE time, teachers will earn a Zire71 Handheld by palmOne (while supplies last) and thorough training on its use.

Handheld Computer training is as follows: *

Required:

• Handheld Computer Basics 2 hours (Teacher will receive their Zire 71 at this scheduled session)

Recommended:

• Digging Deeper – Contacts/Address Book 45 min-1 hour
• Digging Deeper – Calendar/ Date Book 45 min-1 hour
• Intermediate Housekeeping 45 min-1 hour
• Digging Deeper – Memos 15-30 minutes
• Digging Deeper – NotePad 15-30 minutes
• Digging Deeper – Tasks/ To-Do list 15-30 minutes
• Advanced Housekeeping 30-45 minutes
• Digging Deeper – Camera 15-30 minutes
• Digging Deeper – Security 15-30 minutes

* Training is provided by certified palmOne Education Training Coordinators Melissa Garffer and Jennifer Faulkner. You must attend the training to receive copies of training handouts.

As with Technology Proficiency Phase 2, 3, and 4 incentives, the Zire 71 handheld computer is issued to a teacher for their professional and personal use. This is in effect as long as they remain employed by their district.

If you are uncertain about whether a course qualifies for CETE time please contact Melissa Garffer (mgarffer@newbraunfels.txed.net) or Paula Bredewater (pbredewater@newbraunfels.txed.net).