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Oregon EdTech Professional Development Cadre

I had a great time participating in and leading the Oregon EdTech Professional Development Cadre (Cadre) for several years. This community of practice was at the forefront of Web 2.0 and the 1:1 computer movement. It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with educators across the state on the best ways to integrate technology. Below, you will find the description and our goals.

The Oregon EdTech Professional Development Cadre (Cadre) is a community of educators committed to learning about incorporating technology into effective instructional practice. The Cadre supports the work of those responsible for leading, coaching, or providing professional development on technology integration and/or digital learning.

Our goal is to identify and disseminate best practices targeting innovative technology integration into teaching and learning by:

• Providing forums for networking and ongoing collaborative work,

• Effectively integrating technology standards with content standards,

• Focusing on exemplary staff development skills by designing staff development structures to improve practice,

• Modeling and practicing effective instructional strategies while demonstrating emerging technologies.