TECHNOLOGY
2009-2010 Training and Support Opportunities
ENSURING ALL STUDENTS ARE FUTURE READY BY 2012 Laurie King, Technology Coordinator Laurie coordinates professional development and curriculum that is supported by technology. Laurie provides professional development to administrators, coaches, Library Media Specialists and E3 Lead Teachers. Sunshine Darby, Technology Training Supervisor Sunshine supervises and schedules the Technology Training Team. Sunshine provides professional development and support to E3 Lead Teachers, as well as provides school-based support before and after school. Dave Beard, Technology Training Specialist Dave trains on district-supported hardware and software, as well as provides support with instructional planning. Dave provides job-embedded, before and after school support. Melodie Brewer, Technology Training Specialist Melodie trains on district-supported hardware and software, as well as provides support with instructional planning. Melodie provides job-embedded, before and after school support. Cristy Diaz, Technology Training Specialist Cristy trains on district-supported hardware and software, as well as provides support with instructional planning. Cristy provides job-embedded, before and after school support. Jonathan McMahon, Technology Training Specialist Jonathan trains on district-supported hardware and software, as well as provides support with instructional planning. Jonathan provides job-embedded, before and after school support.
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E3 ACADEMY The E3 Academy is a sixty-hour professional development opportunity where participants work in school-based teams to learn the elements of problem based learning, and collaboratively plan a unit. E3 Teams agree to receive support from the E3 Lead Teacher for 4 semesters: Semester 1: online or face-to-face course, 1 hour per month of E3 Lead Teacher support Semester 2: implementation of PBL unit, 3 hours per month of E3 Lead Teacher support Semester 3: planning and implementation of a new PBL unit, 2 hours per month of E3 Lead Teacher support Semester 4: planning and implementation of a new PBL unit, 2 hours per month of E3 Lead Teacher support The E3 Team will agree to create a group learning plan, once a semester, that will identify desired student outcomes and the steps to be taken. The E3 Lead Teacher will monitor the plan, and provide the necessary support. SAMPLE E3 TEAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Student Outcomes Students will design a city that operates off of alternative fuel options, and create a publicity campaign to encourage business and residential growth.
Teacher Needs
Plan of Action
We need to know what software is available to design a city.
Meet weekly to plan the integration of all subject areas into the PBL.
We need to contact an advertising agency and set up an “Ask the Expert� video conference.
E3 Lead Teacher will research online city planning tools.
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Outcome
E3 LEAD TEACHERS E3 Lead Teachers are responsible for supporting their campus with technology for 8 hours a month. In addition, E3 Lead Teachers must attend a two-day Summer Institute and two-hour workshops, after school hours, once a month. E3 Lead Teachers will be compensated $3,000 a year. E3 Lead Teachers will create a Support Plan every month. The plan will allow E3 Lead Teachers to choose from a menu of campus-based support options. The number of hours spent directly with E3 Teams will be determined by the number of teams a campus has. E3 Team support is the first priority.
E3 Lead Teacher Support Options 1 hour, E3 Team, Semester 1
3 hour, Monday Professional Development
1 hour, Template Creation
3 hour, E3 Team, Semester 2
2 hour, Teacher/Student Training
3 hour, Video Tape Lesson
2 hour, E3 Team, Semester 3
2 hour, Peer Teaching During Prep
2 hour, E3 Team, Semester 4
2 hour, Before/After School Training
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1 hour, Attend In The Loop With Laurie 2 hour, Attend E3 Lead Teacher Training (mandatory)
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) can arrange to work with a Technology Training Specialist for a semester. This group will agree to create a group learning plan that will identify desired student outcomes, supported by technology, and the steps to be taken. Professional Learning Communities will choose from a menu of support options. The options are listed below: Peer Teaching With Trainer
Model Teaching By Trainer
Team Teaching
Peer Teaching With Coach
Plan With Trainer
Team And Student Training
Model Teaching By Coach
Plan With Coach
Online Training
SAMPLE PLC PLAN
Student Outcomes Students will design a city that operates off of alternative fuel options, and create a publicity campaign to encourage business and residential growth.
Teacher Needs We need to know how to use Movie Maker. We need to know what software is available to design a city. We need to contact SRP to see how they can support this project.
Plan of Action Meet weekly to plan the integration of all subject areas into the PBL. Movie Maker training by E3 Lead teacher for our team and 4 of our students.
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Outcome
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT The Technology Trainers are available to provide school-based support before, after, or during schools hours. The following are the services the Technology Trainers can provide. Contact Sunshine Darby @ 7982 to schedule training. Teacher and Student Collaboration A small group of teachers gather after school, with two or three of their students and the technology trainer, to learn about one of the technology tools supported by the district. Prep Connects A principal sets a technology focus and the expectation that staff work with the technology trainer during a portion of their prep period. Instructional Coach Collaboration An instructional coach and trainer collaborate to provide training that supports school-based professional development that is offered to the staff. Trainer Responsibilities The • • •
Technology Trainers are available to complete the following: Train on district-supported hardware. Train on district-supported software. Support coaches with the planning and delivery of professional development that incorporates technology. • Support administrators, teachers, and staff in learning how to use tools. • Support teachers in planning for instruction that incorporates technology. • Model teaching with the use of technology. • Peer-teach with the use of technology.
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