Professional Development Plan Erin Schwartzberg, Courtney Mancuso, Vanessa Denham, and Gail Blouin

5 Steps to Effective Learning Determine the need Obtain the new learning Develop the learning Apply the learning Evaluate the learning 2006 National Institute for Excellence in Training

Phase I The need: Target PLC facilitators 27% of teachers surveyed felt that they are given the support needed with using technology in their classrooms 45.5% believe that integrating technology into their lessons will motivate their students Pre Assessments Effective use of Blackboard to increase student achievement

Survey Questions

Pre-Assessment

Phase I Obtain new learning: Provide teachers with the knowledge necessary to use Blackboard efficiently. Workshops include: Self and Peer Assessment Groups Discussion Board Safe-Assign

Lesson Plan

Grouping

Phase I Develop learning Demonstrate Blackboard tools Use the tools Time provided to develop models for classroom use Provide tip sheet Video links

Demonstration

Using the tools

Demonstration

Development Time

Development time

Phase I Apply the learning: Use tools in the classroom Provide teachers with support Interventions if necessary

Support

Phase I Evaluate Teacher surveys Student surveys Post Assessment Classroom Observations

Phase I Connections to the Instructional Rubric Standards and Objectives Motivating students Activities and Materials Questioning Academic feedback Grouping Teacher knowledge of students Thinking Problem Solving Student Work Assessment

Evaluate—Student Survey

Evaluate—Teacher Survey

Phase II Targeted PLC Facilitators will survey PLC members Anticipated need: Quizzes Knovation Wikis Mentors will: Model use of application tools Use Discussion Board to monitor and provide feedback to PLC facilitators

Phase III PLC facilitators will deliver technology instruction Create surveys to determine the need Determine a schedule for classroom implementation Include time for reflection and feedback Model for PLC members Provide classroom support Survey students and teachers to determine the impact of technology on student achievement

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