Slide 3:
Session One
Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training for the purpose of grade levels to design and implement one research/technology project per semester.
Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members
Supporting data: STaR Chart, Campus Improvement Plan, district LRPT, scope and sequence
Slide 4:
Session Two
Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on the design and set up of a blog to enhance learning and communication between teachers and students.
Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members
Supporting data: STaR Chart, district LRPT, student interview responses
Slide 5:
Session Three
Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on the design and set up of a Wiki for the purpose of collaboration and reaching consensus.
Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members
Supporting data: district LRPT
Slide 6:
Session Four
Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on how to make and use a podcast to enhance student learning in the classroom.
Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members
Supporting data: district LRPT, student interview responses
Slide 7:
Evaluation and Monitoring
What: Participants’ reactions
Who: Technology Cadre
How: Formative evaluation
When: Upon completion of first PD session
What: New learning gained from participants
Who: Technology Cadre
How: Questionnaire
When: Upon completion of second PD session
What: Assess quality of technology integration in the classroom
Who: Technology Cadre
How: Formal Walkthroughs
When: Upon completion of six week classroom unit
What: Assess learning goals of students and how well they utilized technology to demonstrate understanding
Who: Classroom teacher
How: Rubric
When: End of six week period