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E-TIPS Leaders Honored at the First Annual E-TIPS Celebration

May 7, 2008

 

From left to right, E-TIPS Leaders are: Bonnie Helvey, Lida Bartsch, Karen Newbrough, and Doris Wray.

 Bonnie Helvey, Lida Bartsch, Karen Newbrough, and Doris Wray

E-TIPS stands for "Educators using Technology to Improve the Performance of Students." E-TIPS Leaders have completed 75 hours of E-TIPS training demonstrating a personal commitment to improving their own technology skills, assisting their colleagues with technology, and using technology effectively to benefit students.

E-TIPS Celebration attendees
The E-TIPS Celebration was well-attended

Since the E-TIPS program began in July, 2006, four MCPS educators have reached 75 E-TIPS hours and many more staff members are quickly approaching that goal.  E-TIPS Leaders were honored at the first annual E-TIPS celebration on May 7, 2007.  Each E-TIPS leader was presented with a certificate acknowledging their efforts.  Certificates were signed by Dr. Carey Wright, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services, and by Mr. Sherwin Collette, Chief Technology Officer.

The E-TIPS celebration was also a way for E-TIPS educators to network with each other.  Software vendors provided valuable doorprizes which were raffled off at the party. HIAT announced new ways that MCPS staff can earn E-TIPS hours including taking online courses, teaching E-TIPS classes, and participating in the creation of accessible curriculum materials. 

E-TIPS classes are offered by HIAT, InterACT, the Technology Consulting Team, the Office of Supporting Services, and the Staff Development Programs Team. Most of the 2007-2008 classes have already finished. However, there will be one course offered this summer (2008) and a whole line-up of E-TIPS classes available in the next school year (2008-2009).

Amy Katzman wins Clicker Paint
Amy Katzman won Clicker Paint
Updated May 14, 2008 | Maintained by by Linda Wilson