Who We Are
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fordham University RETC – Center for Professional
Development is to empower the community to close the digital divide by
making professional development, technology training, learning
opportunities, capacity–building resources, and employment skills
accessible to educators, parents, students, professionals, and
community–based organizations through hands-on instruction, innovative
technology, evaluation services, and collaborative partnerships. 21st Century Skills
Since
1997, The RETC – Center for Professional Development has helped schools
improve through the effective use of technology. Supported by various
grants and programs, the RETC provides professional development in
technology integration to hundreds of public and non-public schools in
New York City and surrounding communities.
Professional Development for Schools
The RETC provides professional development at school sites with
supporting teachers in their classrooms, online through distance
learning and at our facility through hands-on workshops. The RETC can
provide workshops tailored to meet the needs of individual schools for
professional development days, after school professional development
offered to teachers and in-class support for teachers during the school
day.
Technology Integration
Professional developers at the RETC work with educators in their
classrooms to develop, refine and implement lesson, project and unit
plans that integrate technology in a student-centered and project-based
approach, aligned with the NYS and ISTE standards. The RETC can help
teachers develop the mental models necessary to transform their
classroom instruction through the use of laptops, tablets, and mobile
devices; LCD
projectors, interactive whiteboards and wireless interface devices;
digital photography, video and audio production; handheld data
collectors and robotics; social media and Web 2.0 tools; and online
assessment and differentiated instruction. Teachers will feel
empowered to evaluate and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Infrastructure Assessment
Schools often have underutilized technological resources. The RETC can
support schools in assessing their current technology and make
recommendations for more efficient and effective uses of the technology
already available in the school, helping develop technology deployment
plans to manage and access limited technology and resources.
Technology Consulting Services
Administrators and educators may lack the time and technical expertise
to make ideal choices when acquiring hardware and software. The RETC
can help simplify the selection process by aligning new and emerging
technologies with the learning goals and technology plans of the school.
Contact Us
Building Address
557 East Fordham Road, 3rd Floor, Bronx NY 10458 [Where We Are]
Mailing Address
441 East Fordham Road,
RETC Bldg 557 Rm 302,
Bronx NY 10458-9993
Communication
Tel: 718–817–3503
Fax: 718–295–4262
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