554 Teacher Technology Training Plan.pdf

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Going Paperless!Implementing Chromebooks andGoogle Apps for Education

Laramie County School District #2

Professional Development

2013-2014

Dr. William Sykes, District Superintendent

Jennifer Anderson, Technology Director

Barbara Cortez, Technology SpecialistLCSD Technology Staff

Tri Team Training Group


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Table of Contents

1. Introduction & Goals 32. Schedule 43. Overview 54. Resources 65. Pre-Survey 7- 96. Post-Survey 10- 127. Course Questions 13


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IntroductionLaramie County School District #2 will be transitioning to a Google based email and document system in 2014-

2015. In addition, our school district will implement a 1:1 Chromebook laptop plan for all students and teachers. In

order to prepare for this transition, LCSD #2 will be offering a 2 day training before school starts in order to

introduce teachers to both Chromebooks and Google Apps. This training will cover basic Chromebook use and

features, Google Apps for Education, and provide opportunities for grade level and content area collaboration. This

is the first of many trainings that will be offered to improve teacher and student use of the Chromebooks and

Google Apps. Our hope is that every LCSD#2 teacher and staff member will feel prepared to use Chromebooks in

the classroom and develop learning opportunities for students that meet Tier 3 (Powerful Student-Centered 21t

Century Learning Environment) requirements that engage students in collaborative learning activities.

What are Chromebooks?

Chromebooks are a Google-based laptops that run the Google Chrome operating system. They come with built-in

virus protection and utilize the cloud for storage. Chromebooks rely on an internet connection and applications on

the web, such as Google Apps for Education, rather than applications that are stored on the computer hard drive.

What are Google Apps for Education?

A free suite of online applications for educational use, including email, calendars, documents, spreadsheets,

presentations, wiki sites, and many more. Google Apps offer online storage for each user and protection settings

can be changed for school district security.

Pre-Training Survey

Before the professional development training next Fall, teachers are asked to complete our pre-training

survey (pages 7-9). This will provide us background information regarding current technology use and

previous experience with Google Apps.

Post-Training Survey

At the completion of the training in 2013-2014, teachers will be asked to complete a post-training survey (pages

10-12). This will provide us necessary information regarding additional training possibilities and areas of

Goals

SMART Goals are Specific, Measurable,Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound.

1. Teachers will complete training on Chromebook features and Google Apps for Education during the 2013-2014 school year and implement both technologies during the 2014-2015 school year.

2. After training, teachers will develop a minimum of five student-centered technology lessons by May 2014and implement at minimum of five student centered technology lessons during the 2014-2015 school year.


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Schedule

Day One

TIME EVENT MATERIALS SPEAKERPre-Survey Completed before Training

7:00am 7:30am Registration and Coffee Service Chromebook7:30am 8:00am Welcome & Video Chromebook Dr. William Sykes8:00am 9:00am Chromebook History and Introduction Chromebook Jennifer Anderson9:00am 9:30am Teacher Management Chromebook Barbara Cortez

9:30am 10:00am Student Management Chromebook Barbara Cortez10:00am 10:15am BREAK10:15am 11:30pm Google Email and Shared Calendars Chromebook Jennifer Anderson11:30pm 12:30pm LUNCH12:30pm 1:30pm Google Drive: Docs and Spreadsheets Chromebook Barbara Cortez1:30pm 1:45pm BREAK1:45pm 3:00pm GoogleDrive: Forms, Sites,

Presentations, Drawing

Chromebook Barbara Cortez

3:00pm 4:00pm Play Time! On your own Chromebook All Staff4:00pm 4:30pm Q & A; Homework Chromebook Jennifer Anderson, Barbara

Cortez

Day Two

TIME EVENT MATERIALS SPEAKER7:00am 7:30am Breakfast and Coffee Service Chromebook7:30am 8:00am Going Paperless! Chromebook Tri Team Group8:00am 9:30am Inserting Class Rosters and Schedules Chromebook, Class Rosters,

Schedules

Tri Team Group

9:30am 9:45am BREAK9:45am 11:30am Play Time! Break into Grade Levels Chromebook, curriculum,

lesson ideas

Tri Team Group

11:30am 12:30pm LUNCH12:30pm 2:30pm Google App Packs

- 3D Tin, AudioTool, CK-12, Diig,Khan Academy, Vernier

LabQuest 2, iPass, Wixie,

Glogster, etc.

Chromebook, curriculum,

lesson ideas

Jennifer Anderson, Barbara

Cortez, Tri Team Group

2:30pm 2:45pm BREAK

2:45pm 4:00pm Play Time! Break into Content Areas Chromebook, curriculum,

lesson ideas

All Staff

4:00pm 4:15pm Q & A; Homework Chromebook Jennifer Anderson, Barbara

Cortez

Day Three

TIME EVENT MATERIALS PRESENTER7:00am 7:30am Breakfast and Coffee Service Chromebook7:30am 8:30am Think, Pair, Share: Discussion/ Ideas in

Content areas.


lesson ideas

All Staff

8:30am 9:30am Student Centered Learning with Google

Apps: Ideas for Differentiation


lesson ideas

Tri Team Group

9:30am 10:00am Play Time! Any groups you like Chromebook, curriculum ,

lesson ideas10:00am 10:15am BREAK10:15am 11:00am Google Resources Chromebook Jennifer Anderson11:00am 11:30am Q & A; Follow Up Chromebook Jennifer Anderson, Barbara

Cortez11:30am 12:00pm Post-Survey and Reflection Chromebook Jennifer Anderson

12:00pm Released to work in classrooms


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OverviewWelcome

- Provided by Jennifer Anderson and Superintendent Sykes- Videos:What is Google Apps for Education?- Additional videos

Chromebook History & Introduction

- We explain the background behind the Chromebook decision, movement, and purchasing. Also, we discusswhy Google Apps for Education was the best decision for our school district.

Teacher & Student Management

- Introductions to teacher Chromebook use, managing student use, rules, and acceptable use policies.- Storing information in the cloud not on flash drives or hard drives.

Google Drive: Email, Calendars, and Apps

- Hands on exploration of Google email, calendars, and apps. Basic troubleshooting, controls, and settings.- Shared calendars for additional computer lab time, gym time, conferencing, etc.- Communicating with students and parents through district email addresses. Privacy and control settings

for student email and app use.

- Teacher Sharing: A shared folder for subject areas, grade levels, or cohorts.Play Time!

- This is your time to explore the Chromebooks and Google Apps. Gain ideas from Google and your colleaguesfor classroom use. Start preparing your classroom to go paperless, organize grading systems, and

communicate with students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Going Paperless!

- Tri Team Group will explore ideas for Going Paperless. Strategies for class management, spreadsheets,turning in papers, group assignments, and general organization for paperless classrooms.

Google App Packs Exploration

- In addition to the Google Drive apps, Google offers App Packs that include a variety of tools for classroomuse. These include science lab activities, vocabulary practice, video and audio tools, and much more. This is

your time to explore these apps and integrate more apps into your classroom. Tri Team will providetraining on appropriate apps for each grade level and collaboration ideas.

Think, Pair, Share

- Think on your own about how you will use the tools you have been presented, then pair up with a partnerand discuss your ideas. Finally, share out with the entire group so everyone can collaborate and learn fromeach other.

Student Centered Learning with Google Apps

- Now is the time to focus not only on how you will use Google Apps, but also how your students will useGoogle Apps. We will discuss ideas for classroom use, project-based learning, and integration for use withmultiple content areas. Training will require five student-centered technology integrated lessons to be

completed by May 2014.- This portion of the training will also discuss ways to differentiate instruction by using Google Apps.

Remediation and extension activities will also be discussed.

Google Resources

- We will provide you with an electronic and hardcopy list of tools, videos, resources, and ideas for usingGoogle Apps. If you find any new resources that are not part of this list, we encourage you to add your

information to our ever growing online resource.

- Introduction to apps user groups and district collections.
mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWP_C7CX78mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWP_C7CX78mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWP_C7CX78mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWP_C7CX78


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Resources

1. Google Apps Webinarshttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-

webinars.html

2. Google Apps Lesson Planshttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-

plans.html

3. Google in Education Resourceshttp://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.html

4. Google Apps Training Moduleshttp://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1

5. A Gaggle of Uses for Google Apps Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVInZwfvmbU

6. Apps User Grouphttp://www.appsusergroup.org/

7. Using Google Forms to Create a Quizhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDtOc4AHCQ

8. Creating an Online Portfolio with Google Siteshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16ghRGXZ1w

9. The State of Tech- Technology Podcast and Resourceshttp://www.thestateoftech.org/

10. The Paperless Classroom with Google Docs Presentationhttp://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroom
mailto:http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlmailto:http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlmailto:http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.htmlhttp://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.htmlmailto:http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1mailto:http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1mailto:http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVInZwfvmbUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVInZwfvmbUmailto:http://www.appsusergroup.org/http://www.appsusergroup.org/mailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDtOc4AHCQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDtOc4AHCQmailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16ghRGXZ1whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16ghRGXZ1wmailto:http://www.thestateoftech.org/http://www.thestateoftech.org/mailto:http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroomhttp://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroomhttp://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroommailto:http://www.appsusergroup.org/presentations/paperless-classroomhttp://www.thestateoftech.org/mailto:http://www.thestateoftech.org/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16ghRGXZ1wmailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16ghRGXZ1whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDtOc4AHCQmailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDtOc4AHCQhttp://www.appsusergroup.org/mailto:http://www.appsusergroup.org/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVInZwfvmbUmailto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVInZwfvmbUhttp://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1mailto:http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1mailto:http://edutraining.googleapps.com/Training-Home/module-1http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.htmlmailto:http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlmailto:http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/lesson-plans.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlhttp://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.htmlmailto:http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/resources/recorded-webinars.html


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Pre-Survey

Pre-Survey Google Apps and Chromebooks PD

Please complete this survey prior to attending the Google Apps/ Chromebooks training in August.

* RequiredSchool *

Pine Bluffs Middle/ High School Burns Middle/High School Pine Bluffs Elementary School Burns Elementary School District Office

Other:

Grade Level *

Content Area(s) *

Describe your comfort level using Chromebooks. *

Completely comfortable Somewhat comfortable Little Comfort Not comfortable

Describe your comfort level using Google Apps. *

Completely comfortable Somewhat comfortable Little comfort Not comfortable

How often do you use technology in your classroom? *

Everyday 2-3 times per week Once per week


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2-3 times per month Less than 3 times per month

How often do your students use technology in your classroom? *

Everyday 2-3 times per week Once per week 2-3 times per month Less than 3 times per month

What type of technologies are currently used in your classroom? *

Desktop Computers Laptop Computers iPads or Tablets Mobile Devices Doc Cameras Audio/Video Recording Devices Conferencing Technologies (Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, etc) Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Blackboard, Edmodo, Haiku, My Big Campus SmartBoards Other:

How often do you use the following Google Apps? *

Daily Weekly Monthly2-3 times per

yearNever

Calendars

Docs (word

processing)

Drawings

Forms

Presentations

Spreadsheets

Sites


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What type of technology training are you interested in? What do you hope to gain from a technology training?


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Post-Survey

Post-Survey Google Apps and Chromebook PD

Please complete the following survey after attending the Google Apps/Chromebooks training.

* Required

School *

Pinebluffs Middle/High School Burns Middle/High School Pinebluffs Elementary School Burns Elementary School District Office Other:

Grade Level

Content Area(s)

Describe your comfort level using Chromebooks after the training.

Completely Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Little Comfort Not Comfortable

Describe your comfort level using Google Apps after the training.

Completely Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Little Comfortable Not Comfortable

How often do you anticipate using Google Apps in your classroom in the future? *

Everyday 2-3 times per week Once per week 2-3 times per month


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Once per monthHow often do you anticipate your students using Google Apps in your classroom in the future? *

Everyday 2-3 times per week Once per week 2-3 times per month Once per month

Which of the following topics were most beneficial? *

Chromebook History and Introduction Student/Teacher Management Email and Shared Calendars Docs and Spreadsheets Forms, Sites, Presentations, Drawing Play Time! Q & A; Homework Going Paperless! Inserting Class Rosters and Schedules Google App Packs Think, Pair, Share Student-Centered Learning/Differentiation Google Resources

Please rate the following training components. *

Excellent Good Average Poor

Quality of

Information

Quality ofPresentations

Quality of Materials

Speaker

Effectiveness

Trainer

Responsiveness to


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Excellent Good Average Poor

Questions

Training Overall

How do you plan to use the tools you learned in your classroom? *

How do you anticipate your students using these tools in your classroom? *

If you could have changed anything about this training what would it be? *

What do you want to know more about from this training? *

Please share with us additional thoughts/feedback regarding this training. *


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Course Questions1. Are the goals SMART?The goals for this training were listed on page 4. They include 1)Teachers will complete training on

Chromebook features and Google Apps for Education during the 2013-2014 school year and implement

both technologies during the 2014-2015 school year; and 2)After training, teachers will develop a

minimum of five student-centered technology lessons by May 2014 and implement at minimum of five

student centered technology lessons during the 2014-2015 school year.

These goals meet the SMART goal format and are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound

a. Professional development goals that will improve all students learning?Yes. These goals focus on preparing teachers to integrate district-wide technology. Both

teachers and students will have access to both Chromebooks and Google Apps. Teachers must learn

how to use the technology and identify resources for lesson development. Specifically, goal number

2 addresses the requirement of teachers to develop a minimum of five student-centered technology

embedded lessons by May 2014.b. Professional development goals that will improve teacher effectiveness?

Yes. Teachers who are well trained on the use of Chromebooks and Google Apps will be more

effective at providing learning opportunities that promote 21stcentury skills.

c. Professional development goals that differentiates the learning?Yes. District lesson plans and the student-centered technology enhanced lessons must

incorporate plans to differentiate learning and provide both remediation and enrichment.

2. What activities are planned?a. See Schedule and Overview on pages four and five.

3. What are expected outcomes?a. Expected outcomes include increased comfort levels with both Chromebooks and Google Apps,

increased utilization of Chromebooks and Google Apps, increased student-centered, technology

rich lesson plan development, and increased number of teachers going to paperless classrooms.

4. How will the learning be measured?a. Learning will be measured through formative assessment, observation, and questioning during

the training. In addition, teachers are required to develop lesson plans integrating

Chromebooks and Google Apps. Technology staff will be available to provide additional

assistance with lesson development and troubleshooting.

5. How will you ensure the learning returns to the classroom?a. Teachers are required to develop lesson plans integrating Chromebooks and Google Apps in

order to promote 21stcentury skills. Technical assistance and additional training will be

provided to promote technology use and lesson plan development integrating technology.6. How will you measure the outcome on student learning?

a. Surveys will be given to students and teachers to measure the impact of Chromebooks andGoogle Apps before and after implementation. We will measure topics such as motivation,

engagement, knowledge attainment, collaboration, critical thinking skills, and comfort levels.

Documents

554 Teacher Technology Training Plan.pdf