Providing and Promoting Professional Development for Technology in the K-12 Classroom Samford UniversityEDUC 597Summer 2010 Jill Jones I used to think that cyberspace was fifty years away. What I thought was fifty years away, was only ten years away. And what I thought was ten years away... it was already here. I just wasn't aware of it yet. Bruce Sterling Bruce Sterling

Technology In the Classroom: Past, Present, and Future Question: What key factor is missing in the pictures? Answer: The Teacher!!! WHY???

Reading, Writing, Math, and Technology!!! Technology is the common bond that ties everything together. Technology is no longer something teachers can stick in the back of the classroom and worry about getting to later. Technology has moved to the front of the line. Classroom Technology through the years:

Classroom Technology Today:

H-E-L-P! Our School is being attacked by TECHNOLOGY! Good:Bad:  Schools are being equipped with the newest technology “gadgets” available.  New teachers are able to help train veteran teachers with new types of media.  Help change “computer geeks” into “Superstars”.  Teachers who have an interest in technology like teaching again.  Too much, too fast  FEAR !! Change!!  Not enough MONEY  TIME  NOT ENOUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!!! ****

Providing and Promoting Professional Development Technology:  School leaders need to have long term and short term goals set for the school and hold parties accountable for learning. (Vision, goals, and expectations).  Need to focus on teacher and students’ needs and experiences.  School leaders need to stay current with the constant changes being made in the world of technology.  School leaders must also be willing to learn and grow as well as from the professional development.  Must be willing to beg, borrow, and steal resources in order to help ensure professional growth.  Provide the three C’s: -comfort-confidence-creativity

Who are the School Leaders: Principal Assistant Principal Media Specialist Title I Teacher Technology Coordinator Central Office Personnel Department Chair Teachers Grade Level Teachers School Leadership Team- CIP Team

Key Strengths Reported: o Teachers feel more comfortable using technology for personal productivity, and for gathering and analyzing student achievement data. o School administrators, teachers, students, and parents feel strongly that technology is critical to prepare for 21 st Century school and work. o The number of computers available to students has continued to increase.

Improvement Areas: Administrators and teachers report that they are not receiving the necessary digital literacy skills needed to prepare students (or lead the charge) for 21 st Century work. Schools are not keeping pace with the current technologies that will be required for success in the 21 st Century. Parents want teachers to use technology tools to improve home-to-school communications, student achievement, and organizational skills.

Professional Development takes: TIME Money

PLANNING is essential to successful Professional Development!

S uccessful Professional Development varies by : State School districts Schools Principals Teacher Professional Development must be meaningful for all parties involved and align with objectives set by current standards.

Dr. Joe Morton, State Superintendent and Mr. Patrick Patterson, Principal Eva Jr. High School- Morgan County Schools. The seventh annual Chiquita Marbury Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Education, has been awarded to Mr. Patrick Patterson, Principal of Eva School, Morgan County Schools. This award is named in honor of Chiquita Marbury ( ), who served the Alabama Department of Education for many years as a passionate visionary in technology integration. Each year one award is presented to four outstanding educators in the categories of Teacher, School Administrator, District Technology Coordinator, and Central Office Instructional Leader. Nominees are judged based on Innovation and Creativity, Impact on Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Teamwork, and Scholarship.

The 21 st Century Classroom proposal is to inundate every classroom with the most up to date technology, including: interactive boards, LCD projectors, clickers, and updated student stations. In addition, each instructor will be provided professional development on the use of this new technology. This project should yield higher quality instruction, higher student engagement, and consequently, increased student achievement. The Morgan County School district is made up of 18 different schools with approximately 5,000 students. Included in that district are the schools of Eva and Union Hill, both of which are made up of 400+ students with 50% or more on free and reduced lunch. Eva School and Union Hill School are AMSTI and ARI trained. Model of Effective Professional Development ***Model created by Patrick Patterson & Jeremy Childers*** * Used with permission of P. Patterson & J. Childers-2010

In October 2009, the principals of Eva and Union Hill Schools conducted a site analysis of all classrooms, and determined where the interactive boards and other hardware would be installed. This consisted of interviews with teachers, students, and representatives from e-instruction. Schematics of each room were drawn and sent to installers for analysis and approval. In November 2009, Title I funds and ARRA funds were used to purchase interactive boards, and projectors for all K-8 classrooms at both Union Hill School and Eva School. Beginning: * Used with permission of P. Patterson & J. Childers 2010

Remaining funds will be allocated for Interactive boards and projectors in remaining classrooms on an as needed basis, and will be determined by the Leadership Team. Each school secured West Martin, e-instruction salesman, for 8 hours of Professional development at each school, during grade level planning periods. Eva and Union Hill are planning a joint In-service day in August 2010 with grade level experts on the use of Interactive boards in K-8 classrooms. Middle: * Used with permission of P. Patterson & J. Childers-2010

After thorough evaluation of “Project 21 st Century”, the Eva School Leadership Team and the Union Hill Leadership Team will compile its findings, and report those to the faculty of Eva School, the faculty of Union Hill School, Director of Elementary Education, Anne Vest, Director of Secondary Education, Vicki Smith, Director of Federal Programs, Dr. Wanda Doss, Morgan County Schools Superintendent, Bob Balch, and Samford EDU 630 instructor Dr. Nancy Curry. ACCOUNTABILITY: * Used with permission of P. Patterson & J. Childers-2010

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