About the VTcite Project
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Vermont CITE (Vermont Commons for Information Technology Educators) is a web-based professional learning community for Vermont educators. Its origin can be traced to a Title IID, Enhancing Education Through Technology grant sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education in November 2005.
In response to this initiative, VITA-Learn, Vermont Institutes, and the University of Vermont joined together to propose the development of a community of technology leaders to:
VTcite provides support for a growing community of technology integration specialists, librarians, media specialists, teachers, and administrators who focus on technology integration as a vehicle to support student achievement improvements.
The goal of VTcite is to build a professional learning community of technology leaders and Vermont educators to lessen the sense of isolation that many technology specialists and teachers feel in the struggle to provide leadership and professional development in their local schools.
The portal (VTcite) is an open space where educators with similar interests meet and exchange ideas. VTcite is a tool that provides a shared repository for field-recommended resources, a searchable database, communication forums for innovations and collaboration, and a calendar of events for professional development opportunities. Any educator interested in participating in VTcite is welcome to self-register and join our community.
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First VTcite Cohort
First VTcite Cohort
The first cohort of VTcite participants were a group of 30 talented and dedicated educators who worked together to build resources and provide reflection about the effective use of technology in K-12 classrooms. We want to acknowledge and thank these exceptional people for their efforts in initiating the development of VTcite.
They are:
| Robin Bebo-Long | Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union |
| Ed Bianchi | Chittenden South Supervisory Union |
Sally Bisaccio
| Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union |
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| Teresa Caron | Orleans Essex North Supervisory Union |
| Alida Ciampa | Norwich School District/SAU 70 |
| Margaret Cintorino | Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union |
| Vinnie Covino | Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union |
| Lucie deLaBruere | Franklin Central Supervisory Union |
| Brucie Donahue |
Washington South Supervisory Union |
| John Downes | Essex Town School District |
| Joanne Finnegan | Chittenden East Supervisory Union |
| Kevin Grace | Addison Northeast Supervisory Union |
| Eric Hall | Washington West Supervisory Union |
| Dave Hansen | Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union |
| Cecelia Hunt | Addison Rutland Supervisory Union |
| Brenda Macdonald | Southwest Vermont Supersiory Union |
| Kay Marcelle | Washington West Supervisory Union |
| Ann Margaret McKillop | Rutland-Windsor Supervisory Union |
| John McSweeney | Washington Northeast Supervisory Union |
| John Minelli | Hartford School District |
| Susan Monmaney | Montpelier Public Schools |
| Jerry Piette | Orleans Central Supervisory Union |
| Robert Sargent | Orange East Supervisory Union |
| Christina Scheindel | Orange Southwest Supervisory Union |
| Amy Truchon | Burlington School District |
| Tommy Walz | Barre Supervisory Union |
| David Webb | Orange Windsor Supervisory Union |
| Steve Webster | South Burlington School District |
| David Wells | Washington Central Supervisory Union |
| Jane Wilde | Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union |
Photos (1)
VTcite Photo Gallery (1)
March 2006 Kick Off Meeting
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Dynamic Landscapes May 2006
VTcite participants attended the Dynamic Landscapes conference sponsored by VITA-Learn in May 2006. The following movie depicts a group work session that followed the conference.
VTcite Phase II
Phase I of the “Statewide Technology Integration Grant” set out to establish a professional learning community that would allow participants to support each other and other Vermont educators. By creating the Vermont Commons for Information Technology Educators, Phase I provided a rich experience for thirty Vermont educators. It was clearly effective in increasing participants understanding of the critical connection between effective teaching practices and technology integration, in expanding each individual’s “human network” through the use of electronic communication tools, in creating and identify resources that would support this learning community as it strove to support Vermont educators in effective technology integration, and in expanding participants leadership skills as they investigated the critical role that leadership plays in successful technology integration. There is evidence from the Phase I participants commitment to the project, where thirty participants were initially involved and thirty participants were still involved in the end, that we can count on them for participation and leadership in Phase II.
However, this newly organized professional learning community is still in its infancy and needs leadership and structured support to continue and expand its mission of providing assistance to Vermont educators to appropriately integrate technology to impact student learning. Further, it must construct a self-sustaining capacity that allows it to flourish and expand in the future without the benefit of monetary incentives but rather built on the realization that we can make greater and faster progress by adopting the idea that the whole possesses much greater power to effect change than the sum of all its parts.
During Phase I of this grant it became very evident that electronic networking alone would not meet the needs of the participants. Again and again, they articulated the importance of face-to-face contact between participants. In fact, the more the participants connected in person the greater became their communication in using the VTCITE web portal. This Phase II proposal will address this critical issue of combining face-to-face meetings with on-line communications to more broadly support this endeavor.
Phase II of VTcite
The program will...
- Re-engage the original participants while giving them more direct ownership in the project.
- Use the experience and expertise of the original participants to move the project forward and recruit new educators into the project for the purpose of expanding the knowledge and resource base available.
- Promote the VTCITE site as a valuable networking and resource tool for all Vermont educators by making linkages and connections with other educational organizations and entities in a variety of ways.
- Make direct and meaningful links to the Riverdeep Learning Village and promote the use of this tool for all Vermont educators.
- Utilize the existing Vita-Learn regional structure, human resource, and network to promote expanded participation in the professional learning community through the use of regional meetings and to foster regional leadership around the VTCITE work.
- Develop an effective plan for sustainability
- Continue the technical and human interface development of the VTCITE portal
Re-engaging the Original Participants
In Phase II of the “Statewide Technology Integration Grant,” the investigation between effective teaching practices and successful technology integration must continue for the original participants. They must continue to expand their own ability to support effective technology integration, continually increase their leadership skills, continue to identify resources, and actively participate in the professional learning community. They will accomplish this by leading other educators in their VITA-Learn geographic regions of the state in a process of building their local communities and then impacting the VTCITE community at large. This process will allow past participants to lead new participants through learning and sharing experience somewhat similar to those they experienced in Phase I. This grant will support them by providing opportunities to increase their capacity in these areas through structured regional and on-line activities. This will continue by having them provide leadership to participants in the project. They and those they work with will continue to create and identify resources to support technology integration specialists as well as Vermont classroom teachers.
Vermont Grade Expectations and NCLBA Requirements
The linkage between Phase II and the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities and requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) should be evident. The database of resources being built in VTCITE is directly linked to the Vermont Standards and are being referenced by a variety of criteria, including linkages to the Vermont Grade Expectations in Information Technology. In accordance with NCLBA expectations that all students be technologically literate by the end of eighth grade, this resource base categorizes and recommends technology-rich resources and activities that are both field tested and age-appropriate. By building the capacity of those who support technology integration in their schools, we support Vermont teachers in using technology to both improve student performance in all areas including the attainment of both basic technology 21st century literacy skills.
Professional Development Experiences
Led by one or more of the leaders of the Phase I grant, original participants will engage in a series of professional development activities dependent upon the role they wish to play. These will include...
- Offering an on-line learning experience similar to what they participated in during Phase I to new participants from their VITA-Learn regions and developing a regional project for new VTCITE participants that builds on the professional learning community.
- Become experienced users of the Riverdeep Learning Village and assist in promoting its use by Vermont educators.
- Planning for and leading regional face-to-face meetings
- Develop a program that allows them to promote and sustain on-line forums organized by state-wide participant interests.
- Develop a program that supports the addition, screening and dissemination of resources.
- Create a program that allows participation to build connections to all Vermont educators and establish linkages to other Vermont educational organizations in a variety of ways.
- Continue to develop the VTCITE functionality and interface.
Expand Active Participation
Phase II will involve new participants in this professional learning community and provide them with professional development experiences in the use of educational technology that will strengthen their capacity to support teachers in their schools, expand their “human support network,” and create/identify high quality resources. While expanding their human network through participating in this professional learning community, they will (learn how to) use electronic communication tools to collaborate between themselves and provide assistance for others. They will examine the role of leadership and seek to expand their own ability to provide appropriate leadership themselves while at the same time providing information and support for other levels of leadership (instructional leaders, teacher leaders, student leaders, etc.) in order that they may expand their vision and increase their capacity to support the use of technology for improved student performance.
The full proposal is attached below.
Community Projects
VTCITE Phase II Community Projects
Community Projects are one way to get more people involved in the Community. During Phase II of this building a professional learning community project we hope to bring up to 50 additional people into the VTCITE community through project participation.
If you are interested in participating in a project or just want to learn more about it, please contact the Project Facilitator.
Listed below is a brief description of some of the projects. Others are still under development and will be posted on the VTCITE web site when they are ready.
Learning in a Virtual Environment – VITA-Learn in Second Life
Facilitator: David Wells
Second Life is an engaging virtual environment that promotes learning and collaboration across geographic boundaries. Our group will establish a presence for VITA-Learn in Second Life where members can collaborate and learn both among themselves and with leading educators from across the globe.
Contact Information: dwells@ejhs.k12.vt.us
Number of Participants Needed: 5 additional ones welcome but no stipend.
Compilation of Professional Development Contacts to Support Technology
Integration Facilitator: Joanne Finnegan
Professional development is crucial for implementation and integration of technology in education. I propose to form a team to gather resources that other technology integration specialists have used/are using when they offer professional development in their schools and districts. Many of us tend to create what we need as we need it. If we have a central database of materials to choose from, including handbooks, tutorials, outlines for classes and workshops we have taught, reading materials we have used, and links to online resources, it would save us all time and effort as we prepare for our own in-house offerings. I also propose that we form a list of Vermont educators who are “experts” in one area of technology integration upon whom we could call for ideas, information and help.
Contact Information: Joanne.Finnegan@cesu.k12.vt.us
Number of Participants Needed: 5
Mapping Implementation of Tech GEs
Facilitator: Eric Hall
Our goal is to collect Vermont examples of integrated units and projects aligned with Tech GEs. Teachers who are just beginning to incorporate technology into their instruction need strong peer models and concrete local examples of successful and effective integration.
Contact Information: ehall@wdsdvt.org
Number of Participants Needed: 4
Professional Development to Go
Facilitator: Lucie deLaBruere
Mobile, flexible technology has increased our ability to participate in professional development where we participate from different locations and even at different times of the day.
This project is for the Teacher on the Go, who is looking for a way to distribute and receive professional development without the constraints of participating at the same time and from the same location as everyone else. We will learn to use I-Tunes, I-Pods or alternative mp3 players, and Web 2.0 tools to organize, distribute, and receive professional development. We will learn the tools and strategies, as well as develop a series of "playlist" around professional development topics that can be used by others who chose to offer professional development using these "PD To GO" strategie. Participants who don't already own an IPOD can apply their stipends towards the purchase of a a new I-Pod.
Contact Information: ldelabruere@gmail.com
Number of Participants Needed: 5
TANDBERG Video Systems Professional Development
Facilitator: Jerry Piette
The ORLEANS CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION (OCSU) become part of a USDA for Distance Learning Technology grant in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire. (documents detailing more specifics of the grant are available). It is my proposal to create a team of teachers from the various schools in this Supervisory Union to develop and implement a strategy plan that will best utilize this video system among teachers as well as members of the community.
Contact Information: jpiette@ocsu.org
Number of Participants: 3
GEOSS: Grade Expectations using Open Source Software
Facilitator: Bob Sargent
A group of teachers will work together to produce activities that address the Vermont Information Technology Grade Expectations (VITGE) using free and open source applications (FOSS). These might be pre-existing activities, like those made at the Milton school, that are adapted to open source applications, or brand new activities. The main idea behind the project is to develop a library of activities that support Grade Expectations using Open Source Software, GEOSS activities. The GEOSS activities would be posted as resources on VTCITE in the form of ISO CD images that could be downloaded and burned to make a project CD with everything a teacher would need in the way of support materials and computer applications to implement the activities on the CD. A project forum would be established for threaded discussions concerning the coordination and development of activities.
Contact Information: rsargent@wrvs.us
Number of Participants Needed: 5
Turning Data into Information
Tommy Walz twalzbsu@u61.net
Rob Stalling rstalbsu@u61.net
Click here for to download presentation given at Dynamic Landscapes, May 16, 2008
Core Expectations
VTcite II Core Expectations
The following core expectations must be considered an integral part of all Phase II work. As appropriate, these beliefs must be integrated into all program development. Professional development will be provided in these areas as deemed necessary by Core Team and Phase I leaders.
- Successful technology integration occurs when teachers use effective teaching practices. Activities must include professional development in this area.
- Teachers themselves must have/develop 21 Century Skills. Activities must include professional development in this area.
- Teachers must be knowledgeable and skilled in Media Literacy. Activities must include professional development in this area.
- A key to successful technology integration is to provide leadership and/or support for school leaders in all of the above areas. Activities must include professional development in this area.
- Riverdeep Learning Village is a powerful tool that will be available to all Vermont educators. VTCITE participants must be actively engaged in using the site by adding resources, and promoting effective use locally.
- A Learning Community in Vermont must “connect” both in-person and through electronic means. Projects & activities will be developed around the use of the VTCITE Forums to promote the core expectations. Participants will promote the development of this Learning Community through the use of VTCITE in their regions and local schools. Further, participants will commit to meeting at least 3 times a year in a face-to-face situation during professional development meetings developed and led by VTCITE core leadership team.
- Vermont has defined technology literacy through the Vermont Technology Grade Expectations. Projects and activities will promote & support effective and deeply embedded integration of the Grade Expectations into the content areas.
Phase II Cohort
VTcite Planning Team
| Ed Barry | Milton School District |
| Jon Bellum | University of Vermont |
| Peter Drescher | Drescher Educational Technology |
| Paul Irish | VITA-Learn and Burlington School District |
| Sandy Lathem | University of Vermont |
| Joyce Morris | University of Vermont |
Team Leaders
| Ed Bianchi | Chittenden South Supervisory Union |
Sally Bisaccio
| Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union |
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| Teresa Caron | Orleans Essex North Supervisory Union |
| Vinnie Covino | Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union |
| Lucie deLaBruere | Franklin Central Supervisory Union |
| Joanne Finnegan | Chittenden East Supervisory Union |
| Eric Hall | Washington West Supervisory Union |
Cecelia Hunt | Addison Rutland Supervisory Union |
| John Minelli | Hartford School District |
| Susan Monmaney | Montpelier Public Schools |
| Jerry Piette | Orleans Central Supervisory Union |
| Robert Sargent | Orange East Supervisory Union |
| Christina Scheindel | Orange Southwest Supervisory Union |
| Amy Truchon | Burlington School District |
| Tommy Walz | Barre Supervisory Union |
| David Webb | Orange Windsor Supervisory Union |
| Steve Webster | South Burlington School District |
| David Wells | Westford Elementary School |
| Jane Wilde | Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union |
Phase II Photos
VTcite strives to build a human network of Vermont educators through both face-to-face and virtual connections. The following are pictures of the many people involved in this work.
March 07 Meeting
March 2007 Meeting
Vermont Fest Meeting
Jim Moulton
Community Projects Group
Vermont Fest Meeting 2007
Phase II Photos - Dynamic Landscapes May 08
Dynamic Landscapes Meeting - May 16, 2008
 Ed Barry |
 Jerry Piette |
 Final Phase II Meeting |
 pd2go.wikispaces.com |
 Lucie delaBruere |
 Lauren and Hector |
| ... |  George Reynek |
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Phase II Photos - March 2008 Meeting
March 2008 Meeting
Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT
8:30 - 9:00 Coffee & Conversations
9:00 - 9:15 Introductions and Welcome
9:15 - 9:30 Introducing Peter Drescher
9:30 -- 11:00 Community Presentations (10 minutes each)
11:00- 11:15 Break
11:15- 11:45 Drupal Report - Jon and group
11:45 - 12:00 Users Guide - Sandy
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Forum - Sandy &Group
1:15-1:30 Resources - Joyce & Group
1:30- 1:45 Paperwork/Dynamic Landscapes - Paul
1:45- 2:45 Meet in Groups (future planning)
2:45- 3:15 VITA-Learn Regional Group Updates - Ed
3:15- 3:30 Closure
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Phase III - Creating 21st Century Classrooms: Connecting the DOTS
Creating 21st Century Classrooms: Connecting the Dots
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The third phase of the Title II D funding created a professional development program entitled Creating 21st Century Classrooms: Connecting the DOTS. This professional development program is made possible through a competitive application process sponsored by the Burlington School District.
The following institutes have been offered:
The DOTS III North and DOTS III South cohorts began work in January 2010. Professional development institutes will be held during the summer of 2010, with completion in mid-August. The Project Director for this VTcite/DOTS initiative is Ed Barry, of the Milton Town School District. Sandy Lathem (of Academic Research and Consulting Services and an adjunct professor at the University of Vermont) is co-facilitator of the program. Paul Irish of the Burlington School District oversees project management and finances.
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All of our work is supported by content area experts from the Vermont Department of Education (Peter Drescher, Arlyn Bruccoli, Sigrid Lumbra, Gail Hall, Lindy Johnson, Kathy Renfrew), and well-known Vermont consultants (Kathy Barwin, Sue Monmaney, Katie Reen, Shannon Leslie, Marny Frantz, and others).
The map (above) indicates the areas of the state from which educators have been drawn. These institutes have engaged approximately 180 Vermont educators in this collaborative learning experience.
Click on the map to learn more about the schools that have been involved to date.
What are the DOTS?
21st century classrooms are ones that incorporate the best practices and research about how students learn best. These practices are often facilitated and supported by effective and intentional technology integration. The DOTS institutes combine these practices with an introduction to Web 2.0 tools and applications. To see what we mean by "connecting the dots," please review this short slide show.
The Transformation of Education in Vermont
This professional development program serves to support the Vermont Board of Education's Transformation of Education in Vermont Initiative. To learn more about this initiative and its critical importance to Vermont's future, please click here.
To Learn More
Additional information concerning each of the DOTS - 21st Century Classroom institutes may be found by clicking on the links below for each institute.
For more information, contact Ed Barry, Sandy Lathem, or Paul Irish.
DOTS I -- Summer Institute 2008
DOTS I - Summer Institute 2008
The first offering of 21st Century Classrooms: Connecting the DOTS was held during the summer and fall of 2008. Thirteen teams (of three people each) were invited to attend. The organization of this institute depended heavily on a full week institute that was held at Champlain College. The teams involved in this institute created units of study with primary focus on either social studies or science.
We extended the deadlines for this initial group to allow more time to complete the units of study that eventually were uploaded to the Learning Village data base.
Associated files, such as the course syllabus, are attached.
Highlights from DOTS 1
Core Beliefs Podcasts -- http://vtcite.org/forum/204
The educators from DOTS I created a wonderful series of podcasts that describe 21st century skills. Each of these may be found in the VTcite forum entitled Core Beliefs Podcasts. These podcasts are as entertaining as informative and Vermont educators are urged to use them to spark discussion about these vital skills in your schools.
VTcite Resources - Web 2.0 Tools
DOTS I teams created creative and practical descriptions/tutorials of many web 2.0 tools. All these resources are available to anyone on VTcite.org.
- Google Earth, Google Sky, and Google Maps
- Google Sketch Up Quick Start Guide
- Blogging Presentation
- Moodle Handout
- Graphic Organizers (YouTube Video)
- Google Docs Information
- Picasa & Flickr
- Social Networking & Education
- YouTube & Education
Units of Study
The content teachers from each team created standards-based units of study which are accessible via the Vermont Learning Village Portal. To obtain an account to Learning Village, please contact Arlyn Bruccoli.
DOTS I - Teams and Participants
The VTcite Summer 2008 Institute involves over 40 educators across Vermont. They are:
Course Planners/Facilitators
 Ed Barry |
 Sandy Lathem |
 Paul Irish |
Vermont Department of Education
 Peter Drescher: Educational Technologist |
 Gail Hall: Science Content Specialist |
 Arlyn Bruccoli: Riverdeep Learning Village |
| ... |  Sigrid Lumbra: Social Studies Content Specialist |
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Participant Teams
 Nova Stars: Carol Renca, Laura Botte, Janelle Gendimencio Burlington School District |
 Localvores: Leslie Striebe, Jonah Ibson, Bob Sargent Waits Rivers and Orange East SU |
 Capitol Clickers: Donald Taylor, Melissa Pierce, Lauren ChabotMain Street Elementary, Union School, Montpelier |
 Barre Rocks: Linda McSweeney, Tom McSweeney, Jody EmersonBarre SU |
 Rutland High School: Pam O'Neil, Deb Jiloty, Ron EisenmanRutland High School |
 Glover: Jeff Coburn, Jerry Piette, Bob TownsendGlover |
 EMS Terrific Trip: Brent Truchon, Kathy Gallagher, Daryl KuhnBurlington SD |
 Milton Matters: Colleen O'Brien, Erica Goodrich, Catherine ReenMilton SD |
 Xstream Portal: Joanne Finnegan, Maria Germano, Bryant PlessBrowns River, CESU |
 Limping Along: Jeff Guilmette, Kurt Sherman, Dave DavidsonEssex Junction |
 Randolph Wizards: Tina Scheindel, David Roller, Lindsay MeterRandolph Elementary, Orange Southwest |
 Essex Eagles: Lisa Fernald, Susan Miyomoto, Joseph WhiteEssex Town School District |
| .. |  Irasburg: Gerry Whitaker, Karen Hamelin-Britch, Sean WallaceOrleans Central SU |
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Photo Gallery - Summer Institute
DOTS I memories from our week together at Champlain College, Summer 2008
 Morning Session: We begin August 4th |
 Morning Session: Our Work Begins |
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 Joyce Morris and Inquiry-based Learning |
 Podcasts Presentations |
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 Don Taylor |
 Lauren and Melissa |
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 Ed and Student-Centered Learning |
 Wikis to Go |
 Edmunds Team Presents |
 Google Earth and Much More! |
 Sandy and Dave |
 Kathy Barwin and Joe |
 Teams at Work! |
 Talking Together |
 Di and UbD |
 Getting Units into Learning Village |
 Hard at Work! |
 Team Work is Hard Work |
 Sandy Carriker Evaluates Progress |
 Thanks Craig For Helping |
 Ever Hear of YouTube? |
DOTS II North -- Summer Institute 2009
DOTS II North -- Summer Institute 2009
The second offering of Creating 21st Century Classrooms II: Connecting the Dots was held in 2009. A competitive application process was initiated in the fall of 2008 and twelve teams of three educators were once again selected to participate.
The format of DOTS II North in this second rendition shifted a large portion of the graduate course work to an online format (see syllabus). This online course began in January, 2009 and continued through May, 2009. During this time, participants were asked to participate in four of five online modules. The modules covered:
- Backward design (from Understanding by Design)
- Assessment (from Understanding by Design)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-centered Learning
- Project and inquiry-based Learning
- National Educational Standards and 21st Century Skills
Following this online portion, all teams convened at Champlain College for a five-day institute. During the institute, teams presented new web 2.0 tools and worked to complete their units of study to be stored in the Learning Village portal.
In addition, participants from DOTS I were invited to attend a five day short course on using Moodle to support their units of study. Eight participants from DOTS I attended the Moodle workshop.
Web 2.0 Highlights from DOTS II North
- Animation, GoAnimate
- Jing
- Voice Thread (pbwiki link)
- Photo Editing and Sharing
- YouTube, Teacher Tube, UStream, and Google Video
- Social Bookmarking
- Twiddla
- Wikis
Units of Study
The content teachers from each team created standards-based units of study which are accessible via the Vermont Learning Village Portal. To obtain an account to Learning Village, please contact Arlyn Bruccoli.
Teams and Participants
DOTS II North Participants (Names are listed left to right.)
 Team U32.0: April Peet, Christopher Grantz, Jane Tolassi, U32 Montpelier |
 Team Uplift: Kim Ransom, Beth Carini, Linda McCuen, Fair Haven Union |
 Team PDF: Deborah Rossell, Kathy Hevey, Kim Chase, Hunt Middle School |
 Team Blink: Nicole Pfister, Michael Eppolito, Lauren Baker |
 Team Sutton House: Robert Metz, Ellen Matthews, Eric Brunvand, Shelburne |
 Team Rebels: Kris Larson (far left; other members not visible), Central School, South Burlington with Sigrid Lumbra (in front of room), DOE |
 Team Humanities University: John Mitchell, Joe Guarino, John Minelli, Hartford School District |
 Team Thunder Cats: Alexa Hart, Dante Napolitano, Jerry Bowers, Missisquoi |
 Team Deep Thought: Bob Dunn, Richard Szymanski, Meagan Normand, North Country Career Center and High School |
 Team Kali: Dave Miceli, Meg Kenny, Kendra Larson, Burr & Burton |
 Team Team Pride: Erica Goodrich, Kendra Gorton, Jen Cummings |
 Team Northeast Hornets: Christina Boissoneault, Stephanie Stecklare, Thad Gembczynski, Enosburg |
 Peter and Ed at Lunch: Peter Drescher, Ed Barry |
 Paul Irish: Paul Irish, Burlington School District |
 Sandy: Sandy Lathem, University of Vermont |
 Arlyn: Arlyn Bruccoli, DOE |
 Gail and Lindy: Gail Hall, Lindy Johnson, DOE |
 Kathy, Paul, Sigrid: Kathy Barwin, Paul Irish, Sigrid Lumbra |
 Sue: Sue Monmaney, Montpelier |
 Sue and Sandy: Sue Monmaney and Sandy Lathem
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DOTS II South -- Summer Institute 2009
DOTS II South -- Summer Institute 2009
To increase participation from educators located in the southern regions of Vermont, another competitive application process was conducted. Participation in this case was restricted to teams of educators from Southern Vermont, defined as south of Route 4. The application process was conducted in early 2009 and participating teams were selected by early May 2009. The first meeting of the DOTS II South cohort was held in May at Southern Vermont College in Bennington.
The format of this institute did not include an online component and was compressed into face to face meetings held in July and August, 2009. The syllabus and course packet reflects this organization, although the expectations of the graduate course work remained fairly consistent. This cohort is still at work creating their standards based units of study which will be completed by January 15, 2010.
Web 2.0 Highlights of DOTS II South
Units of Study
The content teachers from each team will create standards-based units of study accessible via the Vermont Learning Village Portal. These units will not be available until after January 15, 2010. To obtain an account to Learning Village, please contact Arlyn Bruccoli.
Teams and Participants
DOTS South 2009 Teams - Southern Vermont College
 Jeremy Kelloway, Jeanie Phillips, Patricia Gutierrez Chester Andover |
 Christina Smith, Russell Williams, Sean Gould Bellows Falls |
 Kevin Coen, Kirsten Aiello Monday, Angelo Jardina Springfield High School |
 Emily Biolsi, Michele Ricci, Deb Burrell Stockbridge Central |
 Jeff Vandivere, Nathan McNaughton, Lisa Mobus Springfield/Riverside |
 Kristeen Chambers, Caitlin Reck, Cynthia Hughes Springfield |
 Sally Hayes, Shannon Walters, Dale Pecor CP Smith |
 Pam Hunter, Kathryn Byrne Grossarth, Jason Grote Wells Village |
 Kelly Ahlfeld, Cindi Roberts, Jennifer Bloomingdale Mettawee |
 Sally Bisaccio, Amy Thivierge, Mike DiMaio Mount Antony |
 Michelle Mazzola, Dan Sherman, Jennifer Parker Bennington Elementary |
 Amanda Bickford, Dinna Ivey, Lexi Rella Manchester Elementary |
Video Highlights
Video Highlights
Short video clips from DOTS professional development sessions.
DOTS III North - 2010
Twelve teams from the northern region of Vermont were selected to participate in DOTS III North, as follows:
DOTS III North - 2010
| Calais Elementary | Elizabeth McCarthy (Technology) Katrina Rob (Math, Grade 4) |
| Derby Elementary | Jeanne Beaudry (Social Studies, Grade 6) Nicole Laramee (Math, Grade 5-6) Hugh Handley (Technology) |
| Essex Town School District |
John Synnott (Social Studies, Grade 7-8) Kimberley Musante (Technology) Shawn Willis (Math, Grade 7-8) |
| Hardwick Elementary | Elizabeth Miller (Math, Grade 5) Carolyn Aiossa (Social Studies, Grade 5) Maria Everett (Technology) |
| Hardwood Union | Chris Whalen (English, Grade 11-12) Nicole Schaeffer (Social Studies) Matt Henchen (Technology) |
| North Country High School |
Renee Berthiaume (English, Grade 9-12) Colleen Healey (English, Grade 9-12) Marsha Middleton (Technology) |
| Rivendell | Gabi Martino (Technology) Ellen Fisher (Social Studies, Grade 6-8) Kathy McGowan (Math, Grade K-8) |
| Robinson Elementary | Frank Spina (Technology) Ruth Beecher (Social Studies, Grade 3-4) Peg Brakeley (Social Studies, Grade 5-6) |
| St. Johnsbury | Eric Matte (Math, Grade 7-8) Andrew Morris (Technology) Leslie Ercole (Math, Grade 7-8) |
| Walden School | Melissa Piscitelli (Social Studies, Grade 7-8) Tammy Russell (Math, Grade 7-8) Sigurd Anderson (Technology) |
| Washington Central - U32 |
Hollis St. Peter (Math, Grade 7-8) Rachel Collier (Math, Grade 7-8) Jane Tolassi (Technology) |
DOTS III South - 2010
DOTS III South - 2010
Twelve teams were selected to participate in DOTS III South for 2010. The participants from these teams include:
| Bellows Falls High School |
Tiffany Tobin (English, Grade 9-12) Michael Norkun (Science, Grade 9-12) Wesley Vaugh (Technology) Using SketchUp |
| Bellows Falls High School |
Holly Falzo (English, Grade 9-12) Matthew Willis (Social Studies, Grade 11-12) Wesley Vaugh (Technology) |
| Bellows Falls Middle School |
Emily Graves (Technology) Mary Lou Martin (Science, Grade 7-8) Dennis Ladd (Language Arts, Grade 8) |
| Flood Brook Union | Darcy Perry (Technology) Tracy Zaino (Math, Grade 7-8) Victoria Winokur (Science, Grade 6) |
| Grafton Elementary | Beth Ann Drinker (Literacy, Grade 5)
Katherine Kane (Technology) |
| Kurin Hattin School | Richard Long (Social Studies, Grade 4-8)
Tom Fontaine (Science, Grade 4-8) |
| Manchester | Seth Bonnett (Technology) Matt Smithwick (Language Arts, Grade 7-8) Scott Diedrich (Science, Grade 6-8) |
| Monument Elementary | Carrie Gardner (Language Arts, Grade K-5) Barbara O'Callaghan (Technology) Kathleen Bacus (Science, Grade 4-5) |
| Mt. Anthony | Laurie Jameson-Palmer (English, Grade 7-8) Allison Brigham (Science, Grade 8) David Hansen (Technology) |
| Mt. Anthony Union HS |
Amy Moriarty (Social Studies, Grade 7) Orion Hazard (Technology) |
| Poultney High School | Melissa Kristiansen (Technology) Linda Paquette (English, Grade 7-8) Charles Adams (Science, Grade 7-8) |
| Twin Valley Middle School |
Anthony Daniels (Technology) Jessica Hammond (Science, Grade 7-8) Yolanda D-Alessio (Math) |