Technology is Change Embrace it! Monica ‘Micki’ Ward Academic Coach, Ramona High School, Riverside CA Fulbright Distinguished Teacher, Singapore
A little background 21 years teaching Elementary & high school Academic Coach Fulbright Distinguished Teacher, Singapore 1:1 All digital high school since administrations ~85% poverty 1 Tech coach (credentialed) 1 Learning Management Specialist (classified) 1 part time Tech Support (classified)
Structures Professional Development Multi-tiered Multiple voices Just enough
Support - Site Level Technology Coach - Teacher Release time / Full time to support teachers with technology integration Technology Department A chair & teachers Elementary - Chair + 1 teacher from each grade level Secondary - Chair + 1 teacher from each department Meet during PLC Technology AP Technical Support
Support - District Technology department Technical support Curriculum & Instructional support Technology Chair meetings Representatives from each school (chair) Site teachers Administration (a couple - not each site) All admin & District Office Big Ideas
The classroom
Which tool do you prefer?
Technology is just another tool
Manage the tool 1.Dock Your Device - specific spot on desk regardless of use 1.Tilt it down and turn it around - keeps little fingers off the keyboard 1.Hands up 1.Devices up (facing forward) - tablets 1.Coding Color Content - type of assignment is a certain colored background Old faithfuls - proximity, checking for understanding, engaging lessons, transitions
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Program supported by the U.S. State Department Teacher receives a grant to study, observe and complete a project in an area of their interest. My trip: 3-4 months; you choose window of participation Singapore for 4 months to study technology integration
Monica ‘Micki’ Ward Academic Coach, Ramona High School, Riverside, California Fulbright Distinguished Teacher, Singapore (951) ext
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