As you enter the classroom please use your device to

complete the survey at the following link:

:

http://bit.ly/Wq3pVZ

Experiences from Harlan Community Schools

Sarah Fink – Technology Integrationist

Jeff Moser – Intermediate Principal

Please Review Slides 4-7 and have a discussion about the

“Main Idea” of this session. Be prepared to share your thoughts

and discussions.

• Participants will leave with concrete examples of quality 21st Century Professional Development components in order to increase teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

Understanding that 21st Century actions mean more than just the technology

Technology is a tool that can enhance learning for both the teacher and the student

Use of the Iowa Professional Development Model

Professional Development should focus on research based learning strategies and models

Examples of components that can be used in a quality 21st Century P.D. Session

21 Century Examples:• Technology

Edmodo Google Docs Google Form Lino Ewalk Application

21st Century Skills (review employability Skills)• Group Collaboration• Group Decision Making• Use of Data and Action Research

Research Based Instructional Strategies and Models•Write to Learn•Student Centered Classrooms•Project Based Learning• Inquiry Based Instruction

Professional Development Focus is on teacher implementation of Student Centered Classrooms. • Developing a Conceptual Idea• Create opportunities for students to

negotiate with each other• More student talk time and less teacher talk

time• Major Project to support the curricular

concept

Use of Google Form Share results of session survey

Other example

“Using the research foundation for the strategies/model and past experience ofthe trainer, determine how theory, demonstrations, and opportunities forteachers to practice in the workshop setting will occur.”

Source: IPDM Technical Guide

Study of data• Student Achievement Data

Iowa Assessments Act Scores Writing Samples Reading (running records or probes) Authentic Projects

• Teacher Implementation Data Walk Through Data Analysis of teacher logs or planning Guides

Teacher Collaboration• Provide Time for teacher to:

Discuss student work and needs Plan lessons together Observe each other teaching the lessons

Both in the classroom and in the P.D. setting Provide feedback to each other

Harlan Community Intermediate School Professional Development Session

August 13, 2012 1:00 -3:45 p.m.

•Team members will understand the Vision of Professional Development for the year. •Team members will understand the 5 critical attributes of a Student-Centered Classroom •Team members will have the opportunity experience a “student centered classroom” in a 21st Century learning environment •Team members will have the opportunity to experience the use of technology to enhance learning of a desired concept

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review Agenda and Learning Objectives 3. Sharing the Vision

a. Intermediate Building Action Plan b. Student Centered Classrooms (SCC)

1. Driving Idea 2. Project Idea 3. Reflections/Writing 4. Assessment

4. Developing a Project (1st Project is a grade level project) 1. Getting Started 2. Project Design Rubric 3. Consult Experts

5. Assessment 1. Study of Effective Assessment Practices - Theory 2. Group Study

6. Grade Level Project Planning - Practice and Planning

7. Closure

Harlan Community Intermediate School Professional Development Session

September 19, 2012 1:45 -3:45 p.m.

•Teachers will understand and plan for students needs and strengths as determined by the BRI •Teachers will understand that explicit reading instruction (the alouds) is an essential part of SCC/Inquiry process. •Teachers will have the opportunity to observe a Structured Non-Fiction Think Aloud strategy for improving reading comprehension.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Review Agenda and Learning Objectives

3. Goals and Planning

4. Summative Review of Fall BRI data 1. Gender 2. Special Education 3. Low SES

5. Student Centered Learning 1. Theory – Using the Read Aloud to Foster Inductive Thinking and Inquiry 2. Demonstration – Video 3. Practice and Coaching 4. Introduction of Planning Guide

6. Closure

Task• Review/Analyze walk through data at your

table group (Slides 16-22)• Write to Learn Activity

Google Document

Name of project: Duration:Subject Area: Teacher:

Driving Idea:

Science *choose from drop-down menu

* Science as Inquiry* Earth & Space* Life Science* Physical ScienceSocial Studies *choose from drop-down menu

* Behavioral Science* Economics* Geography* History* Polit. Sci/Civics

21st Century Skills to be taught and assessed:

Grade Level:Other subject areas to be included:

Iowa Core Standards to be taught and assessed:

Use of actual Iowa Assessment Data

Task – Review the data on the following slides and make instructional decisions based on this data. (Slides 25-30)

Complete the “analyzing and reporting our data” form using LINO.

LINO LINK: http://bit.ly/OFOo4w

Video Demonstrations 8th Grade Mathematics Lesson Problem Based Learning Lesson

Todays Meeting – Technology Component

todaysmeet.com/pd

Watch Videos and comment on the effectiveness of teachers

Embed technology into your professional development sessions.

Focus of professional development should be on a research based learning strategy or model

Use the model to deliver your professional development sessions

Use the Iowa Professional Development Model as your guide

What Questions to you have at this time?

Thanks for your participation!!!!!!!!