Through previous initiatives we have obtained technology resources such as computer workstations, curriculum - based software, and internet access in each classroom in Allegany and Garrett County.  Teachers need to develop a framework for integrating these resources into classroom activities to improve instruction and learning.  Technology needs to be viewed as a useful tool to aid instruction rather than something new to be taught.  This program will help establish the connections between technology and curriculum.  In doing so, students will gain experience in using technology as a tool which can be used in other learning situations.  Currently in Garrett County 75% of the teachers are integrating technology into their instructional process.  Based on a Technology Survey conducted in Allegany County as part of the summer Maryland Technology Academy  40% of the teachers are integrating technology into their instructional process.

Students of the teachers who participate in the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND have been impacted directly by this initiative.  Teachers will be implementing units and activities that were created as part of the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND in their classrooms.  All of these activities will require the use of technology to deliver instruction, create student materials, gather resources, and assess student progress.  Teachers attending the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND will also gain entrance to the Maryland Technology Electronic Bulletin  Board.  This will enable them to share with their students information from across the state of Maryland. in that will be available to all teachers  By posting the instructional units and resource materials developed  during the program on the Infusion Home Page  (www.infusion.allconet.org),  other students and teachers in Allegany and Garrett Counties will also impacted by the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND  program.

During the 10 days of the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND, the satellite academy  activities focus on the following strands:
 

Advanced Technology Skills
1.  MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND Associates examine the uses of advanced technologies to accommodate a range of teaching strategies.  Due to varying degrees of skill and school-based resources among participants, academy associates will be asked to select from areas of focus that reflect their own personal teaching environment.  Associates will design and implement technology applications – e.g., web-based learning activities, telecollaborative projects, and advanced multimedia applications- that may be used in their classroom.  Classroom management techniques, copyright, and ethical use will be addressed.  All Associates will develop an individual project based on their particular area of focus, that will be used with their students .  Advanced Technology Skills:  Information access and ethics; productivitiy tools for educators; multimedia-based instructions; Web-based instruction; tools for instructional management and assessment; adaptive computer access; and emerging technologies.

 
1. Technology Integration Skills and Strategies: Applying the constructivist approach to teaching; learning authentic assessment strategies; and using appropriate technology tools to accommodate students with special needs.
Participants focus on one particular project area within the advanced technology skills strand; and upon successful completion of the MTA SATELLITE PROGRAM: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND, will be able to:

Multimedia Projects
· Identify the most appropriate application of multimedia technology within their curricula;
· Demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethical, legal, and human issues of computing and technology;
· Utilize a variety of peripherals( e.g. digital cameras, scanners ) to enhance presentations and publications;
· Evaluate various multimedia software programs for appropriateness; 
· Identify classroom management techniques that will maximize time on task and ensure an equitable experience for all students;
· Incorporate current research and teaching strategies associated with technology;
· Develop a rubric for evaluating student achievement; and
· Develop an original multimedia project.

Web-based Learning Projects
· Identify the most appropriate application of web-based learning projects to their curricula;
· Demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethical, legal, and human issues of computing and technology;
· Search, evaluate, and identify electronic resources to enhance content-area curricula;
· Incorporate current research and teaching strategies associated with technology;
· Identify classroom management techniques that will maximize time on task and ensure an equitable experience for all students;
· Locate and evaluate sample WebQuests that may be integrated with their curricula;
· Develop an original, interactive, multi-page WebQuest;
· Develop a rubric for evaluating student achievement; and
· Develop an original, interactive, multi-page, web-based learning project.