School Board Presentation District Technology Training Plan Don
Bierschbach EDTC-640
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Arlington County Public Schools 1.Teacher Survey 2.Technology
that we already have in the County. 3.Technology that we could use.
4.What courses do we offer? 5.Proposed professional
development
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(diagram 1) survey questioner Arlington Public Schools )
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Technology that we already have in the County. 1.4 PC computer
labs in each High School (30 computers each). 2.1 complete Mac lab
in each high school. 3.30 laptop carts that each have 20-30
laptops. 4.Each classroom has at least 2 computer stations. 5.Two
high schools have IPAD carts with 20 IPads in each. 6. All
classrooms have Smart boards and LCD projectors. 7.Each secondary
school has a TV production studio. 8.All common areas have wireless
access and classrooms have wireless and wired access.
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Technology that we could use. SMART Response interactive
response systems SMART Document Cameras
http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Educ
ation+Solutions/Products+for+educatio n http://smarttech.com/Hom
e%20Page/Solutions/Edu cation%20Solutions/Prod ucts
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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
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Additional Training Needed 1.Classroom Website Building
2.Creating Blogs and Wikis 3.Using the Smart board and
smart-notebook for Instruction 4.Using PowerPoint for
Instruction
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The District Technology and Training Plan Develop 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
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Goals and Objectives of the DTTP Administrators, ITCs,
teachers, students, and parents will collaborate on and Implement
the following: 1.District needs 2.Wants 3.Develop 4.Implement
5.Evaluate 6.Reflect 7.Adjust 8.Re-evaluate District Technology
Training Plan NEEDS Wants Develop Implement Evaluat e Adjust
Reevaluate
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Training What, Where and When ClassesLocationWhen offered 1.
Introduction to webpage development Each school site1. New teacher
orientation. 2.Teacher yearly pre-service 3. Summer break 2. Intro
to Blogs And Wikis Each school Site1.Teacher in-service
2.Professional development 3.As determined by school staff 3.
Smart-Board and Smart notebook All county school facilities1. New
teacher orientation. 2.Teacher yearly pre-service 3. Summer break
4. E- communications including email and internet safety All county
school facilities1. Monthly at time determined by Facility
ITCs
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Desired results of the Arlington County Technology Plan Staff
will acquire skills and become proficient in the following.
1.Webpage development and maintenance 2.Creating and maintaining
Blogs and wikis 3.Increased collaboration and team building through
technology 4.Effectively communicating using E tools with students
and parents 5.Assessing and addressing internet risks and safety
http://blog.virgilio.it/index-bl.html
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Evaluating the Plan: Measuring success 1.Reflections
2.Satisfaction surveys 3.Voluntary after training assessments
Planning Proper planning Training Proper Training Practice Hands on
Practice proficiency Demonstrated proficiency
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In Conclusion Students: 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/techn
ologies/testing/articles/features-single/article/towards-
an-emc-technology-roadmap.html
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TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND USE SURVEY Name: 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 Item Scale
P o or Good E x c e ll e n t Do you have access to technology when
you need it?12345 How comfortable are you using technology?12345
What types of technology training would you like to have?12345 What
is your opinion of professional development centered on
technology?12345 How much time do you spend planning for the
inclusion of technology?12345 If you have used the laptop carts,
have they been functioning properly (charged, wireless access,
etc)? 12345 Have or do you ever use your personal technology
devices at school?12345 Have you ever witnessed a student texting
in class?12345 Do you use technology at home?12345 How many emails
do you send-receive in a day?12345 Are you an Apple or PC
user?12345 Should the school district issue Ipads to all students
and staff?12345
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TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK AND REFLECTION SHEET
District Technology Training Course Participant Reflection/Feedback
Name:________________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 opinion
The 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 opinion
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Image References Slide 3: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher
Technology Survey Diagram A Slide 4: Bierschbach, D. (2011).
Classroom Photo Slide: 5 [Untitled image of Smart Response system].
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Slide 6: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher Technology Satisfaction
Survey Diagram B slide 8 Olvito, P. (Photographer). (n.d.).
untitled [Photo]. Retrieved October 21, 2011, from
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http://www.epd86.org/epweb/epTechTraining.htm [Untitled image of
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http://www.peel.edu.on.ca/facts/goals.htm Slide 11 [Untitled image
of Technology Training]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from
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Slide 13 Untitled diagram of technology integration]. Retrieved
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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
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References: Arlington County Public Schools. (2011). Arlington
County Public Schools. Retrieved October 20, 2011, from h
ttp://www.apsva.us/page/2470h ttp://www.apsva.us/page/2470
International Society for Technology in Education ISTE. (2008)
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