1. Training and Supporting Staff One Video at a Time
Texas Skyward User Group Conference
Training and Supporting Staff One Video at a Time
Dr. Chad Jones

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Lamar CISD
32,000+ students
3000+ instructional staff
4500+ employees
44 Campuses
5 High Schools
5 Junior Highs
4 Middle Schools
25 Elementary
5 Special Sites
346 square miles

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Models for Large Scale Training:
Train-the-trainer
Pay Skyward to do it!
Pray and hope everyone some how magically figures out how to do what they need to do

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Problems with Train-the-Trainer
2nd Level of Trainers aren’t often “Trainers”
Where do questions go?
You can’t control your message

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Problems with paying Skyward to do it
Where do questions go?
You can’t control your message
We can’t possibly afford it
There is no support model

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Problems with magic solutions
<INSERT JOKE HERE>

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Video Statistics:
Two major areas of online resources:
Administrator – 222 resources
Teacher – 134 resources
Top 10 Skyward videos: 7,670 views
Teacher Grade Change: 1,296
Taking Attendance: 906
Log-in & Overview: 864
Course Requests: 821
Add Assignment: 694

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Why train/support this way?
Consistent Message
Everyone SHOULD be doing it the same way
Support is easier
Just in Time Training - 24/7
Continuous Support
Scalable

16. Skyward PDC Pros: Cons: Already developed Very thorough “Certificates”
Shows EVERYTHING
Fire hydrant issues
BORING!
How we are using it:
Training plan per position
Coordinate with iCafe resources

17. Moving to an LMS for Training

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Strategies for being successful:
Chunk!
Small concepts that can stand alone
2-5 minute videos
As NEEDED
Teacher rollout (New Teacher Orientation)
First day of school: 8 minutes
First week of school: 37 minutes
Build knowledge as it is needed
Be Consistent: Produce, produce, produce
High Quality

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Making this happen where you are:
Get excited about this!
Find money…someone has money!
Share the load…this vision can help EVERYONE
Don’t accept old models…

20. Texas Skyward User Group Conference
QUESTIONS?

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Texas Skyward User Group Conference
Training and Supporting Staff One Video at a Time
Dr. Chad Jones