The Challenge How do you train teachers to integrate… –Over 9 hours of video –321 video clips –37 teacher guide chapters –51 focus questions –14 audio clips –A CD-ROM –into the curriculum?
We needed to: Develop partnerships Recruit school teams of teachers, library media specialists & technology directors Train the teams Establish relationships with school district technology directors
Professional Development Plan June 2003 – 1 day workshops (2 locations) Summer 2003 – 7 weeks “independent study” August 2003 – 3 day workshops and planning time (2 locations) September 2003 through May 2004 – the learning continues…
Project Goals Provide indexed content –Improve accessibility –Aligned to standards Professional development sessions & materials Integrate information & technology literacy standards Obtain feedback for improvement
Technology Training Setting the speed –56K, 300K, 300K-cc, LAN Plug-ins –QuickTime, RealPlayer, Acrobat Reader LAN speeds – 10 vs. 100 Mbps Server locations
Using Digital Wisconsin at Home Does my computer meet the minimum requirements? Do I have the software needed on my computer? Can I view the videos and teacher guides available?
Content Training Familiar series & new delivery New series & new delivery Existing lesson plan integration Social Studies Standards Information & Technology Literacy Standards
June 2003 Training Session Project introduction Review content resources Train how to use the technology Work time to explore, work in teams, brainstorm project Taped everything for reference at web site
The Assignment: Review video clips and focus questions –Create a calendared work plan Review teacher guide materials Think about how you will integrate this into your classroom with your team Communicate via & listserv
August 2003 Training Session (3 days) Updates to product Hands-on time with teams to design lessons & units Feedback time – progress, needs, concerns, issues Sharing time – lesson plans
Whatever can go wrong… Let’s test the fire alarm! Storm stories! We have a new computer lab going in! An additional job assignment?!?!
What’s happening now… Fall units completed –14 “teams” –Technology “checks” Spring units Another cadre training
Evaluation Student assessment results Student feedback Teacher feedback Value of professional development experience Technical support issues Classroom demographics
Stay tuned… Final results – June 2004 Statewide rollout planning –Partnerships –Training –Technology –Content