EDLD+5306+Fundamentals+of+Educational+Technology

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=Infusing Technology for the 21st Century Learners =

Members and Facilitators
Vicki L. - director of instruction Sarah P. - technology curriculum coach for English Tiffany K. - sixth-grade science teacher Cheryl P. - fourth-grade teacher Phyllis R. - instructional technology specialist

Purpose
A collaborative workplace for the technology committee and staff development team to plan for effective and meaningful training that infuses technology into the classrooms. The space will allow for members to plan, collaborate, and create training to support the integration of technology in the classroom.

Soar for Target Tech
In the chart below, notice the trend of our campus in the four areas of the STaR Chart. We fall in the area of Developing Tech for three of the four key areas. The area of Educator Preparation & Development area in the Texas STaR Chart has remained static on our campus for the past three years. We remain at the Developing Tech classification with no indication of growth. Since our campus is in the final stages of renovation and our professional learning communities are established and working well, we will devote all professional development to integrating technology into the classroom and focus on the elements of H.E.A.T. (Higher Order Thinking, Engagement, Authenticity, and Technology Use). We will soar to reach Target Tech.



Getting Started
Our goal this year is to increase the use of technology in the classroom and offer technology-rich professional development to help our educators move toward seamless technology integration in their classrooms.


 * 1. Click on the discussion tab above to respond to the questions listed. Post additional questions or discussion topics as needed.**


 * 2. Use the Professional Development Plan page to begin your collaboration.**


 * 3. Use the Training Page to begin the development of your training opportunities. Add additional pages as needed.**


 * 4. Add additional resources on the Resources page as you find them.**


 * 5. Be the first to find us a logo that would be appropriate for our group.**

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**Agenda**
As you enter agenda items, please consider our goal is to improve technology use and integration and the following:
 * Purpose
 * Objective
 * Grade level
 * Facilitator's name
 * Community members
 * Activities (include purpose, description, activity's steps, and projected time for activity)

** Agenda Workspace **
Vision: Our campus will be exemplary campus where classrooms are student-centered and technology-rich with elements of H.E.A.T. obvious.... ​ where teachers display knowledge and use of technology in their lesson preparation

tk - I'll take the lead of the vision. I have a couple of ideas to share. Please bring ideas. pr - Everyone please jot down their ideas for a vision prior to the meeting and we will combine our ideas

Objective: Develop quality training to improve the integration and use of technology

Facilitator - Since you are well-liked and respected, I think you should be the facilitator of your own meeting. Phyllis

Activities: If your teachers are looking at the STaR Chart, perhaps they should brainstorm ways to move up from a lower level. What would that look like in the classroom? How much time would have to be spent in preparation?

CP: I like the emphasis on "student-centered learning." This is not a teacher using technology to engage students. This is about students using technology to show and obtain knowledge. In discussion of the STaR Chart, not only discuss where the school rates, but also where they rate personally. Possibly use the Technology Inventory. For discussion about prep time, discuss time-savers, tweaking other projects and not reinventing the wheel. pr - finalize vision - have an agreed shared vision - 10 minutes - set timeline for implementing student-centered, technology-rich lessons into the classroom - to determine realistic time frame for implementing lesson giving teachers time to design, practice, and implement - 15 minutes - Examine data, - committee members take Technology Inventory for self reflection and use results to plan - 15 minutes; STaR Chart - Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development key areas. How will we use this data to move from a teacher-centered to a student-centered classroom - 20 minutes

tk - When looking at STaR Chart data, consider the Teaching & Learning key area as well as Educator Preparation and Development key area. Our teachers are at extreme levels on this campus. Consider dividing our teachers into 3 groups; Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. When planning our training, we need to consider the needs of all teachers at all levels. Assessing specific needs by teacher and/or departments

pr - Divide teachers into groups to mirror the STaR Chart

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
**Purpose:** To develop online training for our campus teachers so that they are effectively integrating technology as it is part of the learning process. With teacher participation in training, they will make gains on the STaR Chart in the key area of Teaching and Learning.

**Prior to Meeting:**
 * 1) Analyze Campus and Teacher STaR Chart data
 * 2) Write a rough draft vision statement for Online Learning Community

**Members:** Tiffany K., Vicki L., Cheryl P., Sarah P., Lori R., Phyllis R.

**Welcome and Introductions** - Phyllis

**Vision of Online Learning Community** - 20 - 25 minutes - Tiffany Write and finalize a vision. 1. Each member will share their vision with the committee. 2. Members will collaborate to develop a vision for the Online Learning Community. 3. Write final copy.

**Members take Technology Inventory** - 10 minutes - All Take Technology Inventory for self-evaluation. 1. All members will take the Technology Survey individually. 2. Each member will review and reflect on their results. 3. Share results with group.

**Analyze Campus and Teacher STaR Chart Data** - 15 minutes - Phyllis Members will analyze results of the STaR Chart to help determine areas for growth. 1. Examine areas of strengths and weaknesses. 2. Reflect on personal STaR Chart data. 3. Determine areas of focus.

**Moving up on STaR Chart/Student-Centered Classrooms** - 10 - 15 minutes - Phyllis Discuss opportunities for improving weaker areas of STaR Chart. 1. What activities will allow us to make progress in the identified areas? 2. What are the steps for moving from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom?

**Group teachers** - 10 minutes - Vicki and Sarah Determine the divisions for grouping teachers to develop training. 1. Consider the same terminology as the STaR Chart: Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, and Target Tech. 2. What roles can the teachers that might be nearing or at Target Tech play in helping us reach our goals? 3. Discuss groups and place teachers in groups. 4. Assign mentors and/or facilitators to each group

**Brainstorm Training opportunities** - 20 minutes - Cheryl and Lori What training opportunities will be made available for teachers? 1. Consider the present usage data, the needs of the teacher, and the technology presently in place to utilize it to the maximum when planning training opportunities. 2. How will the training model the use of the elements of H.E.A.T.?

**Set timeline for implementing** - 10 minutes - Phyllis and Vicki Develop a realistic timeline to implement goals and training opportunities. 1. Set projected dates for implementation of student-centered classrooms.

**Set future meeting dates** - 5 minutes - Phyllis Agree upon next meeting date and time and tentative meeting dates through January, 2010. 1. Refer to school calendar for conflicting dates including testing dates, tutoring dates, progress reports, and report cards. 2. Agree upon date and time for next meeting. 3. Set timeline for agenda creation for next meeting.

**Next Steps** - 5 - 10 minutes - Phyllis Members suggest how to prioritize items to be accomplished. 1. List next steps. 2. Assign responsibilites for future action items. 3. Invite new members

Professional Development Plan
Members should consider the topics below when developing training sessions for teachers. Please edit and add to the list.

Training Focus Ideas

 * real-world applications
 * multimedia (digital cameras)
 * video and image editing software
 * co-creation by students
 * student-centered lessons
 * engaging activities
 * SMART Notebook
 * on-going technical and instructional support


 * Consider the following when selecting a training focus.**
 * needs of your department
 * priority of focus based on teacher survey
 * specific campus goals established from the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
 * delivery method - wikispaces
 * time frame
 * support and follow up

H.E.A.T

 * Higher-order Thinking
 * Engaging Actiities
 * Authenticity
 * Technology Use