CAPSTONE PRESENTATOIN ANDREA RIOUX 7/12/12

CANDIDATE Andrea Rioux Instructional Technology M.Ed.

Teachers need one place to go for: Training and information on simple computer usage Training on new Web 2.0 tools Ideas for using technology in the classroomNEED

Part 1: This resource center will offer how-to videos (screen casts) showing commonly used productivity technology. Part 2: A 10-session class will be offered to teach professionals how to access and efficiently and creatively use Web 2.0 Tools. All of the tools explored during the class will be available on the interactive Wiki where teachers can access information as well as share their usage experiences. ORIGINAL PLAN

Two parts become One Offered session 2-4 times a month Topics included basic computer skills and Web 2.0 tools PLANS CHANGE

SurveySurvey to offer feedback after each session Implement tools learned Share with peers what worked and did not work with different technologies in the classroom EVALUATION PLAN

Was the workshop … of high quality. timely. relevant to my needs. formatted and structured to facilitate my learning. helped me gain new information and skills. provided important resources for me. improved my comfort with new technology. relevant to my position. gave me information to use right away in my classroom. will be recommended to other teachers. SURVEY QUESTIONS

Design Wolf-Tek Wiki Sessions held 2-4 times a month Created authentic learning experience for teachers and staff to take back to students Work with teachers for implementation “Jeans Pass”EXPERIENCE

Teacher Comments: “I used Glogster for a wiki project in my classroom. My students enojed creating posters that reflected their personal interests in addition to encompassing the elements of the task at hand.” “I was able to easily access shared activities for the current unit. Very usable.” “My favorite piece of information was the arrows I learned about in webmail and the "check names" button.” “Even though I use calendars all the time, I learned sev “I plan to use this [Google Forms] right away in my classroom. eral new things I can immediately apply.” “Love the idea of using google docs instead of having to turn things into a PDF.” “ I love using Wiki's. My students ejoyed creating Wiki's and interacting with other students regarding the content. “RESULTS

STANDARD II - Teaching, Learning & Assessment 2.1 Content Standards & Student Technology Standards 2.2 Research-Based Learner-Centered Strategies 2.3 Authentic Learning 2.5 Differentiation 2.6 Instructional Design 2.7 Assessment STANDARD III - Digital Learning Environments 3.1 Classroom Management & Collaborative Learning 3.2 Managing Digital Tools and Resources 3.3 Online & Blended Learning 3.4 Adaptive and Assistive Technology 3.5 Basic Troubleshooting 3.7 Communication & Collaboration STANDARD IV - Digital Citizenship & Responsibility 4.2 Safe, Healthy, Legal & Ethical Use STANDARD V - Professional Learning & Program Evaluation 5.2 Professional Learning 5.3 Program EvaluationSTANDARDS

Grew as a technology facilitator & leader Need more time and incentives Difficult to get feedback Working with technology specialist and administrationREFLECTION

Faculty technology evaluation at the start of the school year Wolf-Tek will continue every Thursday Take attendance and follow up Get more teachers involved in teaching sessionsFUTURE

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