Troy Tech Talks
DETROIT – Tricia Albery & Colleen Geyer, co-founders of Troy Tech Talks share how the program began, resources they found and lessons learned along the way. Troy Tech Talks was created with great support from the school district and has been a way to provide information and resources to parents.
Troy Tech Talks helps parents keep up with digital trends and learn from each other as well as promotes appropriate use & a positive technology environment for our students to gain skills needed to be successful. Additionally, district employees contribute to Troy Tech Talks and share how technology is used both in the classroom and how it can be used at home.
MISSION STATEMENT
Partner with the Troy School District (TSD) to provide information and resources to parents with regards to:
- Helping parents keep up with digital trends and learn from each other
- Promoting appropriate use & a positive technology environment for our students to gain skills needed to be successful, defined by ISTE standards & Digital Citizenship.
- Sharing how technology is used both in the classroom and at home
Tweet about what you've seen or heard, let other parents know about upcoming events at #troytechtalk and #onetroy. All efforts of this group are from volunteer parents and staff.
Join the conversation! Troy Tech Talks has a closed Facebook group, request access to join HERE. Your feedback is welcome anytime by emailing: Colleen Geyer and Tricia Albery.
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