Rockingham County Public Schools

What is an ITRT?

"With teaching credibility, a clear vision and excellent communication skills, the ITRT can assist teachers in unlocking the power of technology in classroom instruction."

- Office of Educational Technology - VDOE

Ways the ITRT can benefit the classroom teacher:

• Provides direct support to the teacher by coaching or modeling technology tools and resources
• Consults and collaborates with teachers, working with students when needed for the purpose of modeling or demonstrating a lesson in the classroom
• Advises and assists teachers to determine what, when, where, and how to integrate technology tools in the curriculum
• Has a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies
• Models technology usage for the staff
• Assists the teacher with productivity
• Develops a rich library of curriculum-driven technology-enhanced resources and materials for subject area teachers
• Researches and develops methods of instruction for SOL standards and curriculum with effective technology-based teaching and learning strategies for student achievement

Ways the ITRT can benefit the building:

• Collaborates technology use with school personnel, and administrators
• Coordinates selection of software Facilitates a school-wide technology effort
• Designs and implements high-quality professional development
• Helps schools develop and implement short-term and long-term learning goals into school improvement plans
• Is a liaison between the school and the school division technology office
• Helps with communication to parents and patrons via the internet by improving school web pages including homework hotlines and event calendars