Tech Committee Presentation 12/1/2008

1. Strategic Action Committee for Technology Professional Development Sub-Committee November 2008 Jeff Swiatowicz, Ryan Carroll, Chris Brand, Nicki Callahan, Carolyn Marcato

2. The district should create a general District Technology Website that would provide a centralized location for a variety of technology information, support and PD. Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yeabiz/418445757/ Example: Lexington County School District 1

3. The district should create a “curriculum” for Technology PD that builds upon, or scaffolds, technology skills . Kent School District: Technology Integration Page Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/45972699/ 2

4. The district should consistently focus on integrating technology into instruction in order to most effectively and efficiently impact student learning. Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/48011843/ Article: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement Examples: Redding, CT Elementary School Lee’s Summit, NJ School District 3

5. The district should provide consistent and sufficient support for teachers with all technology initiatives Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16033575@N05/1795796273/ Michigan Department of Education: Rubric for Technology Professional Development 4

6. The district should use technology to provide Professional Development Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocean_of_stars/2619930823/ Examples: Kent County School District Technology Tutorials and Resources ISTE Webinars It doesn’t always have to be about technology: NMSA Webinars 5

7. The district could insert technology questions into the Professional Goal form for all teachers in order to provide a level of accountability to the administration. Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicsun/443767232/ 6

8. The district could provide compensation (salary credits?) to teachers who voluntarily participate in or provide internal Professional Development on non-PD days as incentive to improve skills and instruction. Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21502230@N02/2899616648/ 7

9. The district could provide an annual, multi-day Technology Institute that highlights, encourages and reinforces the use of technology in the classroom. Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimiw/1878700854/ Example: Westport Summer ITL Institute 8