Classroom technology will be showcased at a special event from 5-7 p.m. today (April 30) in 101 Olscamp Hall.

The "Classroom Technology Showcase" is sponsored by BGSU’s Project PICT (Pre-service Infusion of Computer Technology), a three-year, $1.5 million grant funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The goal of Project PICT is to help pre-service teachers at BGSU fully utilize modern technology for improved learning and achievement in their classrooms.

The event will feature the current work of Project PICT participants, including area classroom teachers, BGSU student teachers and faculty members. Among the items to be showcased are technology-enhanced lesson plans and samples of student work from both University and K-6 classrooms. All work displayed will reflect the successful integration of technology into the K-6 classroom.

One activity Project PICT participants have been involved in during the current academic year is the restructuring of teacher preparation curricula to meet National Technology Teachers Standards. That process has involved intense collaboration between BGSU faculty, K-6 teachers and pre-service teachers, as well as a number of technology training sessions for participants at all levels.