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=Welcome to smlstech, our collaboration location!= hosted by Rusti and Paul

Why We Started This Site:
On our way home from [|FETC 2008] we had our annual "debriefing session", sharing what we learned. We decided it was time our staff began sharing technology resources among each other. As we toured the exhibits at FETC we were both shocked to find no vendors we wanted to return to the next day.

We realized that we already have many of the tech tools that interested us -- either the exact thing or something like it from a competing vendor. We are truly blessed with many different kinds of technology tools. We need to better integrate them into our curriculum and teaching so that student learning and achievement is affected. This website is designed to facilitate that kind of technology integration. If you've ever felt like you had tools you really don't want or need, or wished you knew how to use a tool more effectively, this site is for you.

The real benefit of this web-based tool will be realized as you jump in and share. This website is a [|wiki], a collaboration tool that's easy to learn and use. You can easily add your content as you gather it, and this makes a handy online storage system, too. If you **will share** the tech tools you've **used successfully**, **plan to use** in your classroom, **or think someone else might want to try**, then this project and website will be useful. Our best resource is **each other**! Our staff has rich experience and passion for working with children. If we can __increase and improve our collaboration and sharing__, our school will improve and the children will benefit directly as a result.

How To Join In
Click on **Join** at the top right. You sign up with wikispaces and create a free account. You can also create your own wiki if you like, or just participate in this one. Once you sign up you'll can request that we add you to this wiki, __which we'll do__. An email will let you know that you've been added, and you're on your way to sharing with us! Please, jump in when you're ready.

Resources:

 * Paul's FETC Notes


 * Rusti's FETC Notes