PD for Building Intellectual Communities of Teachers

Technology Integration through Professional Development

How do we support teacher learning online and on-site?* * Borthwick, A., & Pierson, M. (2008). Transforming classroom practice: Professional development strategies in educational technology. Chapter 11. ISTE: Eugene, OR

Abstract

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Construct Networked Learning Communities

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Using Web 2.0 tools to support collaboration for learning

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Apply Coach (not director) Model of Professional Development

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Research Data Shows

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A growing host of new online learning technologies

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A Scarcity of funds A Need for Professional Development

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Project Evaluation Includes 1.

Classroom Observation

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Training Observation

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Interviews

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Focus Groups

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Bimonthly teacher blogs

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Online communication

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Teacher lessons and projects

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Student samples and scores

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Web 2.0 Tools Dilemmas: 1. Authentic Audience 2. Writing Inexperience 3. Unfamiliar Tasks

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The Community Advantage The...Challenge • Model • Assessment • Tools • Community • ?’s

Networked Learning Communities ...to manage our own learning ...to share with and in the learning of others

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Networked Learning Communities “Systems that help learners take control of and manage their own learning” – M. Harmelen, PhD FOR...

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Systemic Change

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Technology Integration

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Staff Development Programming

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Networked Learning Communities Four PD Strands Targeted...

1. Online coaching 2. On-site coaching 3. Ongoing School/District support 4. Summer institutes

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Networked Learning Communities Motivational Challenges 1. Value > Busyness of Teachers 2. Vision (adopted) 3. Situated learning (relevant) 4. Impetus to change (synergistic)

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Aggregate • Consolidate • Organize

Technology Integration Your...Message • Research • Assessment • Tools • Community • ?’s

Networked Learning Communities

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Network Web 2.0 platforms to connect and share in the learning of a community with similar interests and responsibilities. (“Web 2.0 tools are at least a partial solution to the TIME challenge”)

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Community Technology + Creation Integration How...Challenge • Model • Assessment • Tools • Community • ?’s

Technology Integration Borthwick, A., & Pierson, M. (2008). Transforming classroom practice: Professional development strategies in educational technology. Chapter 11. ISTE: Eugene, OR