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 * [[file:Mentor Report for February.doc]]**

Technology Mentor Report Ellen Palmer

1. **Month**: December/January

My goals are centered towards making teachers comfortable with their laptops. I believe that once this technology becomes familiar to the educators of our district, then we will see the use of this tool increase.
 * //2. Goals for the months://**

I have made myself available for all types of PD in many of the schools in the district. So far I have been to 6-8 schools providing a morning or afternoon of small group PD. I have an idea what is needed each day and I make sure I am prepared to the best of my ability in order to answer daily questions.
 * //3. What did I do to bring about success in achieving your monthly goals?//**

December was a great month. I had the opportunity to attend the WIT at UNBSJ. It is a great experience and opportunity for Gr. 9 girls. They developed a website and showed their business sense. I met 10 wonderful girls from our district and it was a fun day working with these young ladies. The district used Technology money to assist schools with Airliners and LCD projectors. Teachers had to pass in lesson plans using technology to qualify for the “draw”. 5 Airliners and 16 projectors were distributed among 16 schools. This will give teachers the opportunity to use projectors to enhance teaching within the schools. Professional Development has been a main focus for both the month of December and January. All mentors are booked in schools for small group PD. Most groups have consisted of 4-6 teachers with a similar interest and capability on their laptop. I am enjoying the one on one with teachers. It shows not only their capabilities but also the keen interest they have, when given the opportunity. Our district is large and many teachers need a lot of assistance to become familiar with their laptops. The amazing thing is that I can see an improvement every time I revisit a school. We are making progress – all be it baby steps – but every step is forward.
 * //4. Accomplishments/Successes//**