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Technology Integration

Instructional Technology Services

Technology integration involves strategically incorporating digital tools and resources into education, often through technology coaching, empowering educators to skillfully enhance classroom instruction.

Mission

NERIC partners with our school communities to transform education through vision, leadership and support in technology.

Model Schools

The BOCES We Serve

Model Schools boosts technology literacy via workshops, webinars, and online development, offering three annual course catalogs and a lending library for classroom STEAM tools.

• CAPITAL REGION BOCES
• CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
• FRANKLIN-ESSEX-HAMILTON BOCES
• HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES
• QUESTAR III
• ST. LAWRENCE-LEWIS BOCES
• WASHINGTON-SARATOGA-WARREN-HAMILTON-ESSEX BOCES

Vision

We will be recognized as leaders for emerging and innovative educational technology, service and support.

Lending Library

Check out our new kits at https://sites.google.com/neric.org/modelschools/lending-library-24-25

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Technology Integration

Technology integration involves assisting teachers, staff, and students in utilizing district-provided tech tools and software within the classroom. It demonstrates how technology seamlessly enhances classroom content and offers Technology Coaching to equip teachers with the skills and tools for independent technology integration.

Lora Parks

PROGRAM MANAGER

Enjoys boating on Lake Champlain, hiking in the Adirondacks, and wandering through art galleries in Montreal. Her favorite technology tool is Kami.

Colin Strainge

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

Jack of all trades. Enjoys reading, paddling, and visiting parks and museums. His favorite movie is "Casablanca".

Cheska Robinson

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Enjoys gardening, reading sci-fi and fantasy books, and crafting. Her favorite book and movie are the "Harry Potter" series.

Hilary Dee

MODEL SCHOOLS COORDINATOR

Enjoys biking, painting and paddling. Her favorite technology tool is Canva.

Model Schools

Model Schools is dedicated to elevating technology literacy by providing a range of educational opportunities. These include hands-on workshops, informative webinars, and accessible online development resources. With the provision of three distinct course catalogs each year, educators are empowered to explore various topics and enhance their proficiency in integrating technology into their teaching methods. Additionally, Model Schools facilitates learning by offering a lending library, making a diverse selection of STEAM tools available for teachers to incorporate into their classroom activities, fostering interactive and engaging learning experiences.

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Software

We provide comprehensive support to schools by helping them acquire online instructional content, classroom-based tools, and Educational Technology software. This integrated approach empowers classroom teachers to seamlessly incorporate personalized content into instructional curriculum and activities, ultimately improving student learning outcomes.

Book Creator Catalog Coming Soon

Dominique Morehouse

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

Enjoys writing, walking, and camping. Her favorite tech tool is Canva. Her favorite movie is "Confessions of a Shopaholic".

Sara Gaven

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

Enjoys golf, reading urban and high fantasy novels, online puzzles and word games. Her favorite movies are "Matilda", "Parent Trap" and the Original Disney movies.

Innovations

Introducing our cutting-edge additions, Drone Soccer and Drone Racing, which not only equip individuals with career-ready proficiencies in drone technology, but also impart essential lessons in effective teamwork, strategic thinking, intricate engineering, and the dynamic field of robotics. Moreover, we also include e-sports as part of our offerings. This expansion into e-sports not only fosters competitiveness and camaraderie among participants, but also cultivates crucial skills in digital collaboration, adaptability, and strategic decision-making.

K. Virginia Bond

TRAINING SPECIALIST II

Enjoys crocheting, gardening, journaling and music. Her favorite movie is "Mamma Mia".

Fatima Bowles

PROGRAM COORDINATOR I

Enjoys volunteering, the arts, and puzzles. Her favorite movie genre is romance.