Generation TECH - Teacher Resources
Tools, training, and support make this program a comprehensive solution for schools looking to start a student technology program or enhance an existing one. Assessment tools, rubrics and a companion electronic gradebook complement the curriculum.

Generation YES Website
Teachers can track student progress from their own personal home page on the Generation YES website.Teachers have direct access to every student in any class, and can make comments and edit student work online. All student contracts, projects, and journals are accessible from the teacher class management interface. In addition, a database of all TECH Learning Resources submitted by Generation TECH students across the country provides examples and ideas for projects.

Assessment
Assessment is based on detailed, classroom-proven rubrics for contracts, journals, projects, and learning resources. The goal is that the students demonstrate their learning by problem solving in real-life school technology situations. The curriculum guide offers suggestions and numerous example of authentic assessment for both classroom use and independent study.

Assessments measures both products and process and are specifically designed for the Generation TECH student tech support curriculum. Assessment instruments and rubrics are found in the program guide and teacher resource section of the website.

Companion Gradebook
Teachers will find that the included electronic gradebook is an excellent guide to assessing student project work. Teachers find that project-based classrooms can be tough to assess, but the gradebook provides a practical way to keep track of student work and commitments.

Included Training and Support
Professional development gives teachers hands-on time with Generation TECH tools. Led by an experienced Generation TECH master trainer, these trainings allow teachers to interact with the resources at their own pace, and discuss their unique school situation. The basic Generation TECH license gives the Generation TECH teacher unlimited time online and on the phone with a master Generation TECH trainer.

Generation TECH offers the teacher unlimited support by email and phone from the Genreration TECH staff. In addition, there is a collaboration network on the Generation TECH site allowing communication with other Generation TECH teachers for support and program questions.

Optional On-site, Hands-on Workshops
A full-day on-site workshop is a valuable addition to the basic Generation TECH license. Program start-up issues are addressed along with security issues and individual needs. The optional workshops can give the potential Generation TECH teacher a more intensive training experience, and also allow other stakeholders to attend these trainings. In fact we suggest that technology personnel, administrators and students attend. This demystifies the program and shows everyone that student tech support can be a well-thought out, academically enriched class that supports the school technology plan with additional resources.

Option A - Single school workshop. Your Generation TECH master trainer will work side-by-side with the designated Generation TECH teacher throughout the school day, teaching the tools to students, and modeling the instructional pedagogy of the curriculum to the teacher. The day includes a 2-hour workshop for staff and administration to address issues of logistics and security at the school site. This is a valuable way to quickly immerse the students and staff into Generation TECH for immediate results.

Option B - Multiple school workshop. Your Generation TECH master trainer will work with up to 20 teachers and staff from multiple schools in a single day workshop at your training site. Selected students can be included in this workshop if desired. This type of training is valuable as well, and promotes sharing and synergy over multiple sites.

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To purchase Generation TECH, or for more information on volume pricing, workshops, and training schedules, call toll-free (888) 941-4369 or contact us through the web.