What is an ITRT?
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT)
"With teaching credibility, a clear vision and excellent communication skills, the ITRT can assist teachers in unlocking the power of technology in classroom instruction."
- Office of Educational Technology - VDOE
Ways the ITRT can benefit the classroom teacher:
- Provides direct support to the teacher by coaching or modeling technology tools and resources
- Consults and collaborates with teachers, working with students when needed for the purpose of modeling or demonstrating a lesson in the classroom
- Advises and assists teachers to determine what, when, where, and how to integrate technology tools in the curriculum
- Has a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies
- Models technology usage for the staff
- Assists the teacher with productivity
- Develops a rich library of curriculum-driven technology-enhanced resources and materials for subject area teachers
- Researches and develops methods of instruction for SOL standards and curriculum with effective technology-based teaching and learning strategies for student achievement
Ways the ITRT can benefit the building:
- Collaborates technology use with school personnel, and administrators
- Coordinates selection of software
- Facilitates a school-wide technology effort
- Designs and implements high-quality professional development
- Helps schools develop and implement short-term and long-term learning goals into school improvement plans
- Is a liaison between the school and the school division technology office
- Helps with communication to parents and patrons via the internet by improving school web pages including homework
- hotlines and event calendars
HCPS ITRT Mission:
The Instructional Technology Resource Teacher contributes to the knowledge and skills that create a culture where technology enhances engagement, instruction and learning in unique and powerful ways.
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