Serving as one of Ohio's Educational Technology Agencies, the WGTE Educational Resource Center (ERC) provides schools with programs and services that promote the creation of technology-rich 21st century classrooms.

You are hearing it nationally and statewide...21st century learning is the buzz in education!  Ohio has become the 14th state to join The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. AS a P21 Leadership State, Ohio has committed to, within the next three years:

  • ensuring every educator participates in at least one significant professional development program focused on integrating 21st century skills into content;
  • updating state standards to reflect a combination of skills and content; and,
  • developing and introducing one significant assessment of 21st century skills.

Technology greatly supports the fostering of 21st century teaching and learning.  Educators must have opportunities to participate in professional development and expanded learning communities that identify effective strategies for integrating 21st century skills within core subjects. 

 

The ERC is pleased to offer such programs...check out our professional development schedule!

 
 
Music Instinct: Composing Science

This exciting new program from the ERC is an inquiry-based, hands-on exploration of music and science.

Students from the YWCA Carrera Project and the Toledo School for the Arts are investigating music and its connection to the human mind, heart and natural world.

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2010 Winter Olympics Workshop for Educators

The eyes of the world will be on British Columbia when the cities of Vancouver and Whistler host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, February 12-28.  Incorporate this Olympic experience into your curriculum!  Join education specialists from the The Blade, The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and WGTE as they present Olympic-themed teaching ideas using various media for your classroom.

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BIG Tech Pak

NEW!  Cutting edge technology with high quality professional development.  These ed tech packages include PD, equipment and training materials.  Flip Cams, Clickers, Airliner Wireless Slates and Doc Cams...its the technology most requested by teachers. 

 
 
Student Video Challenge

WGTE’s Educational Resource Center is thrilled to announce the first annual Ohio Ed Tech Student Video Challenge for grades 9-12!


Videos will be judged in two grade categories: 9-10 and 11-12.  Each video can be the work of an individual student or a team of up to four students.  Each category will have a regional winner, with the winner advancing to the state contest.

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ERC Survey

Fill out this short survey and be entered for a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or a professional development voucher (restrictions apply).

 
 
EdTechConnects: FREE PD!

Take part in this exciting professional development opportunity brought to you by the Ohio Educational Technology Agencies. All conferences will be hosted at WGTE and will utilize the power of interactive videoconferencing to present ideas and success stories focusing on educational topics for the classroom.

Session descriptions can be found by clicking the session title.

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Biz Kids Financial Literacy Curriculum

WGTE Outreach Biz Kids Program:

Biz Kids is a fun, fast-paced public television series where kids teach kids about money and business.  Young business owners on the series inspire viewers to turn their passions into profit.  Biz Kids empowers young people, giving them the information and tools they need to get a foothold in the financial world.   An interactive Website, www.bizkids.com, and ... (more)

 
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