Learning-Focused Strategies-Delaware Instructional Guides Impacting Teaching and Learning LFS DIGITAL
Project Summary LFS-DIGITAL is a professional development project designed to build teacher capacity utilizing the Delaware Prioritized Curriculum and enhancing instruction with emerging multimedia and digital resources.
Background ARRA Stimulus Funds DDOE – Competitive Grant Process “Innovation Grant” Interest Survey- March Consortium- Delmar, Laurel and Seaford Grant Awarded ( ~ 250K) -May 2009 Entered into Contracts with Discovery Education and K12 Handhelds Inc. ( locate and align resources) and Partner with DE VerizonThinkfinity
Who worked on the grant? Shannon Loretto – Delmar Charity Phillips- Delmar Sandy Baker- Laurel Ann Lewis – Laurel Chantel Janiszewski – Laurel Steve Garner- Seaford Jim White- Seaford
The Plan 3 PD opportunities Year 1 & 2 Multi-media Alignment Technology Symposium Acquisition Lesson Coaching/Development Instructional Unit topic conversions to KUDs new! Teacher and Student pre- post surveys Website ome.aspx ome.aspx Ongoing PD support through school based dept and faculty meetings Use of aligned Multi-media and Digital Resources in classroom instruction and planning
Goals improve student achievement through technology use assist students in crossing the digital divide integrate technology resources with teacher training and curriculum development and establish research-based, best instructional practices
Data LoTi DSTP/DCAS Teacher and Student surveys
Updates. Approximately 170 units have had multi-media and digital resources aligned Move to common core standards KUDs due July 15, 2011( will start to go online shortly after that)
Technology standards built into the KUDs
Units All subject areas grade 5-12 are represented. Grades 6-10 average of 5 instructional units/per (soon to be KUDs) Science averages a few more
General Housekeeping & Info. 9-3:00 pm with an hour for lunch (on your own) Daily sign in process and Certificates.