School Board Presentation District Technology Training Plan

School Board PresentationDistrict Technology Training PlanDon BierschbachEDTC-640

1Arlington County Public SchoolsTeacher SurveyTechnology that we already have in the County.Technology that we could use.What courses do we offer?Proposed professional development

2(diagram 1) survey questioner Arlington Public Schools)

3Technology that we already have in the County.4 PC computer labs in each High School (30 computers each). 1 complete Mac lab in each high school.30 laptop carts that each have 20-30 laptops. Each classroom has at least 2 computer stations.Two high schools have IPAD carts with 20 IPads in each. All classrooms have Smart boards and LCD projectors.Each secondary school has a TV production studio.All common areas have wireless access and classrooms have wireless and wired access.

Technology that we could use.SMART Response interactive response systemsSMART Document Cameras

http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education http://smarttech.com/Home%20Page/Solutions/Education%20Solutions/Products

Teachers Technology Satisfaction Survey

Diagram 2: shows the percentage of teachers and their responses to the following questions including their overall level of satisfaction with the technology training being offered.Level of Satisfaction

Additional Training NeededClassroom Website BuildingCreating Blogs and WikisUsing the Smart board and smart-notebook for InstructionUsing PowerPoint for Instruction

The District Technology and Training PlanDevelop and implement information technology training program for all APS employees Design a training strategy for teachers to assist in the integration of technology into the curriculum Provide comprehensive instructional technology training and support Focus on website development and E communications.

http://www.epd86.org/epweb/epTechTraining.htm

Goals and Objectives of the DTTPAdministrators, ITCs, teachers, students, and parents will collaborate on and Implement the following:District needsWantsDevelopImplementEvaluateReflectAdjustRe-evaluate

Training What, Where and When Classes LocationWhen offered1. Introduction to webpage developmentEach school site 1. New teacher orientation.2.Teacher yearly pre-service3. Summer break2. Intro to BlogsAnd WikisEach school SiteTeacher in-serviceProfessional developmentAs determined by school staff3.Smart-Board and Smart notebookAll county school facilities1. New teacher orientation.2.Teacher yearly pre-service3. Summer break

4.E- communications including email and internet safetyAll county school facilities1. Monthly at time determined by Facility ITCsDesired results of the Arlington County Technology PlanStaff will acquire skills and become proficient in the following.

Webpage development and maintenanceCreating and maintaining Blogs and wikisIncreased collaboration and team building through technologyEffectively communicating using E tools with students and parents Assessing and addressing internet risks and safety

http://blog.virgilio.it/index-bl.html

Evaluating the Plan: Measuring successReflectionsSatisfaction surveysVoluntary after training assessments

In ConclusionStudents: Will have mastered the required ISTE, Technology Standards(ISTE 2007)Teachers: Will have mastered the required ISTE, Technology Standards

(ISTE 2011)

http://www.interferencetechnology.com/no_cache/technologies/testing/articles/features-single/article/towards-an-emc-technology-roadmap.html

Technology Access and Use Survey

Technology Access and Use SurveyName: Not Required unless you would like a response.Age: (Optional)Gender (optional)For each item identified below, circle the number to the right that best fits your judgment of its quality. Use the scale above to select the quality number.Description/Identification of Survey ItemScalePoorGoodExcellentDo you have access to technology when you need it?12345How comfortable are you using technology?12345What types of technology training would you like to have?12345What is your opinion of professional development centered on technology?12345How much time do you spend planning for the inclusion of technology?12345If you have used the laptop carts, have they been functioning properly (charged, wireless access, etc)? 12345Have or do you ever use your personal technology devices at school?12345Have you ever witnessed a student texting in class?12345Do you use technology at home? 12345How many emails do you send-receive in a day?12345Are you an Apple or PC user? 12345Should the school district issue Ipads to all students and staff?12345Technology training Participant Feedback and Reflection Sheet

District Technology Training Course Participant Reflection/FeedbackName:________________Date:_______School:___________Dates of Course(s):_____course(s) Title_______Instructors Name___________ Pease respond to the following questions evaluating the course and the instructor:

Circle the response you most closely agree with: Use the following rating system: Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

The Instructor was prepared and provided clear goals and objectives for the course. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

The intended outcomes were clear realistic, and attainable. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinionThe instructor was accessible to students before and after class. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

The course was worthwhile and I would take another course from this instructor. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

I can incorporate these new skills immediately. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion The course was challenging and exciting with a wide variety of activities and methods being utilized. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

The small grade level groups were an important and necessary part of the course. They allowed for immediate feedback from peers. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

The teacher was down to earth and not condescending or arrogant. The instructors were approachable. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinionImage ReferencesSlide 3:Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher Technology Survey Diagram A

Slide 4:Bierschbach, D. (2011). Classroom Photo

Slide: 5[Untitled image of Smart Response system]. Retrieved October 26, 2011, from http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education

[Untitled image of document Camera]. Retrieved October 26, 2011, from http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education

Slide 6: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher Technology Satisfaction Survey Diagram B

slide 8Olvito, P. (Photographer). (n.d.). untitled [Photo]. Retrieved October 21, 2011, from http://www.epd86.org/epweb/epTechTraining.htm [Untitled image of Peel Diagram]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://www.peel.edu.on.ca/facts/goals.htm

Slide 11[Untitled image of Technology Training]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://blog.virgilio.it/index-bl.html

Slide 13Untitled diagram of technology integration]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://www.interferencetechnology.com/no_cache/technologies/testing/articles/features-single/article/towards-an-emc-technology-roadmap.html

Untitled diagram of 21st century classroom]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://lotay111.glogster.com/21stcenturylearner/

Slide 14:Bierschbach, D. (2011) Technology access and use survey form

Slide 15:Bierschbach, D. (2011) Technology training participant feedback and reflection sheet

References:Arlington County Public Schools. (2011). Arlington County Public Schools.

Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://www.apsva.us/page/2470

International Society for Technology in Education ISTE. (2008) retrieved October 25, 2011from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx

State of Virginia Department of Education. (2011). School report card. Retrieved October 23, 2011, from http://www.doe.virginia.gov/

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