PROJECT INTEGRATE END OF YEAR SUMMARY AUGUST 4, 2011
Project Overview Systemic Change within Districts by providing consistent training and support for teachers, technology integrationists and administrators 3 Cohorts of 40 Teacher Cohort- Jennifer Tschetter Teacher Cohort Tech Integrationist Cohort- Melissa Goodwin Tech Integrationist Administrator Cohort- Cate Sommervold Administrator Cohort
Student Achievement Goal Student Achievement Goal #1 By August 2011, student achievement of student’s in participating schools will increase DSTEP scores by 2%.
Professional Development Goals PD Goal #1 50% of grant participants will increase their level of 21 st century skill and tool comfort by one stage as measured by team created survey. GOAL EXCEEDED
71% increased by 1 stage
Disaggregated 21 st Century Skills Awareness TI Cohort 25/36 moved up (69%) avg+1.11% Teacher Cohort 28/31 moved up (90%) avg+2.16% Admin Cohort 29/34 moved up (85%) avg +2.03% Technology Integration Comfort Levels TI Cohort 25/36 moved up (69%) avg+.072% Teacher cohort 23/31 moved up (74%) avg+.84% Admin cohort 27/34 moved up (79%) avg+1.29%
Project Activities Project Kick-off Online Coursework On-site Coaching visits E-Portfolio results and reflection
Project Evaluation What data was collected? Coaching notes Survey data (state, ESA2 created survey) Online coursework (assignments & discussions) E-Portfolio What tools and processes did you use to collect the data? Site Visits WebCT Coaching notes forms Wikispaces What were the measurable results? Surveys Pre/post test scores
Project Successes What did you learn from this project? Data driven practice Collaboration PLCs: home grown vs. instituted What products were created as a result of your project? (i.e. units, wikis, websites etc.) E-Portfolios Technology integrated lesson plans What advice would you have for future project leaders? Timelines & expectations need to be provided in advance, refer to them often and regularly Communication is paramount
Project Challenges What were your major challenges and how did you meet those? Online format Collaboration challenges (coursework expectations and design) Communication pitfalls (cohorts had different action plan focus) Formative assessment of learning (for the cohorts)
Wisdom of Practice Lessons Learned More face-to-face Less busy work Collaborate early More time for school groups Advice to Future Project Leaders Systemic is GOOD