SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | TECH TALKS: TOOLS WORTH KNOWING Professional development using technology tools

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | USING POLL EVERYWHERE Texting On the Web Sample laptop view

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | PD VISION Utilizing technology for program and staff development – Standardization – Personalization – Implementation

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | DISTRICT INITIATIVES – WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY? Ensuring a Focus on Learning Establishing a Results Orientation Building a Collaborative Culture

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MOVING TO DIGITAL “Proximity is not a prerequisite for an effective collaborative team. Teachers can use technology to create powerful partnerships with colleagues across the district… “there is no reason that time and distance should keep people from interacting as a team… virtual teams can be every bit as productive and rewarding as face-to-face teams.” Boettcher, J. V.. "Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online Quick Guide for New Online Faculty." Designing for Learning. N.p., Web. 8 Mar

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | Participation Access to supports Opportunities for reflection Time in travel Absences Collaboration challenges Increase Decrease MOVING TO DIGITAL - BENEFITS

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | STANDARDIZATION Resources for facilitators Materials for learners Blended and virtual environments Account management Platform for innovators

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | Using Microsoft Lync to deliver training – Technical considerations – Testing and preparation – Use cases STANDARDIZATION

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | PERSONALIZATION Menu of course offerings – Tech Talks – Assistive Technology Special Training Sessions – Technology Expo Participants – Facilitator Trainings – NCCE Conference Attendees

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | Diversified for staff needs – New employee orientation – CEL 5D+ support for principals – Professional Development facilitators PERSONALIZATION

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | 24/7 access to materials and support Session archives Example from our district NCCE Pre-Meeting PERSONALIZATION

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | Tech Talks: Tools Worth Knowing – Content and delivery model – Variety of purposes – Archived for future reference – Minimum of three for clock hours IMPLEMENTATION

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MICROSOFT LYNC FEATURES Presence

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MICROSOFT LYNC FEATURES Presence Instant Messaging

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MICROSOFT LYNC FEATURES Presence Instant Messaging Video calling

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MICROSOFT LYNC FEATURES Presence Instant Messaging Video calling Video conferencing

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | MICROSOFT LYNC VIDEO CONFERENCING Screen sharing File sharing Polling Whiteboard Mark up Tools

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | FACILITATOR TRAINING Expectations of training using Lync What to include in their presentation How to approach Using Lync as a tool Capturing attendance

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | TECH TALK COMPONENTS Template for each facilitator to use – Agenda and objectives of training – Using Lync – Content – Continuing Support for content – Clock hour information – Evaluation

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | TOPIC/SESSION EXAMPLES Assistive Technology sessions Tech Talk SessionsDistrict Wide PD Clicker 6 WYNN 7.0 Co: Writer 6 Inspiration Intellitools Classroom Suite Switch software Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Boardmaker Facilitator meetings Dyknow OneNote SWIFT SMART Notebook Gizmos-explorelearning.com Noodletools NBC Learn Pixie Google Excel Wikis eLearning -Feedback District PLC professional development Tech Expo presenter meeting NCCE pre-meeting for attendees

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | DATA 100% of the participants stated that: Hearing strategies and ideas from others is helpful. Using Microsoft Lync was not difficult. The Instruction was engaging and effective. The instructional materials were useful and appropriate for learning the content. The Trainer assessed my knowledge and/or skills either formally or informally. The overall course was excellent. 96% of the participants agreed that: The physical arrangements were adequate Most (~80%) participants responded that: They prefer to join a class via Lync over driving to a central location. It is not very important to ever meet other participants face-to-face. They have either never missed a session or viewed the session archive video.

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | LOOKING TO THE FUTURE What can we do next? Wider access Students Larger training events Professional growth opportunities Integrated online systems Non-traditional delivery for credit

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | Q AND A

SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURES SE 256 TH STREET, KENT, WA | THANK YOU FOR COMING! Contact information: Laurie Kirkland Technology Integration Program Specialist – Kent SD Becky Keene One-to-One Program Specialist – Kent SD