Strategic Action Committee

for TechnologyProfessional Development

Sub-CommitteeNovember 2008

Jeff Swiatowicz, Ryan Carroll, Chris Brand, Nicki Callahan, Carolyn Marcato

The district should create a general District Technology Website that

would provide a centralized location for a variety of technology

information, support and PD.

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Example: Lexington County School District

The district should create a “curriculum” for Technology PD that

builds upon, or scaffolds, technology skills.

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Kent School District: Technology Integration Page

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The district should consistently focus on integrating technology into

instruction in order to most effectively and efficiently impact

student learning.

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Article: Using Technology to Improve Student AchievementExamples: Redding, CT Elementary School

Lee’s Summit, NJ School District

The district should provide consistent and sufficient support for

teachers with all technology initiatives

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Michigan Department of Education: Rubric for Technology Professional Development

The district should use technology to provide Professional

Development

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Examples:Kent County School District Technology Tutorials and Resources ISTE WebinarsIt doesn’t always have to be about technology:NMSA Webinars

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.

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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.

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The district could provide an annual, multi-day Technology

Institute that highlights, encourages and reinforces the use of

technology in the classroom.

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Example: Westport Summer ITL Institute

Other Articles and Resources

• NCrtec: North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium– http://www.ncrtec.org/pd/llwt/

•  Designing Professional Development for Integrating Technology.

– (look at the list of articles and resources at the bottom of the page)– http://www.ncrtec.org/pd/llwt/prof.htm

•  Providing Professional Development for Effective Technology – (great article)– http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te1000.htm

• Teacher Tap: Professional Development Resources for Teachers and Librarians– http://eduscapes.com/tap/

 • Global Networked Readiness for Education (Harvard University): Professional

Development and Technology– http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gnre/index.pl?action=theme_resources&theme=15&theme_title=Professional

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