1. Sandra Johnson, M.A. & M.S. Susie Ceppi- Bussmann, Ph.D. New Mexico State University

2.   Regional Educational Technology Assistance program (RETA, http://reta.nmsu.edu)  1998 Technology Innovation Challenge Grant  Partnership with NM school districts to provide professional development for K-12 educators in using technology for instruction RETA at NMSU

3.   Curriculum based learning experiences with participants as students  Six research-based principles  Content-focus  Standards-based  Collaboration  Authentic  Demonstration  Evaluation RETA PD Framework

4.  RETA Impact  Use and integration of technology in the classroom  Use of constructivist practices in the classroom  Increased their collaboration with colleagues  Experienced greater confidence in using technology  Assumed more leadership roles

5.   In 2002 expanded into online teaching and learning (OTL)  PD for RETA instructors  Blended format (f-2-f workshops & online)  Professional Development Dossier Workshops RETA PD for OTL

6.   IDEAL-NM online teacher training  2006- 2010 Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) grants  Education 360  5 district partnerships  Facilitated OTL PD for approx. 200 NM educators Experience in OTL PD

7.   Delivered in blended formats  Face-to-face workshops  Online asynchronous LMS  Synchronous & archived webinars  Peer mentorship and onsite and online  Integrates modeling, instruction, practice, ongoing support and feedback, high engagement, and leadership development RETA’s OTL PD Model

8.  The ultimate goal of the professional development was to improve academic achievement for New Mexico's students by preparing teachers to teach in blended and/or online formats.  35 teachers grades 3-12  Application process & contracts  Stipends and equipment Overarching Goal

9.   The three-tiered professional development model organizes teachers into levels depending on their knowledge, skills and attitude  Tier One-New to online learning  Tier Two- Some experience in online learning  Tier Three- Very experienced in online learning, RETA’s Model

10.   Experience the student perspective by taking a professional development course online  Learning and applying LMS basic skills  Revise an already-developed online unit  Teach a revised unit in a blended format  Support presentation to peers, PTA, and/or school board Tier 1 – New to OTL

11.   Participate in online PD course focused advanced LMS skills, course development, best practices in OTL, introduction to Web 2.0 tools  Participants continue to develop course designer skills by revising an already-developed course  Teach the revised course in a blended or online format  Present to peers, PTA, and/or school board Tier II – Some OTL

12.   Participate in online PD for web 2.0 tools  Develop and teach an original blended/online course  Mentor other teachers  Teacher-leader that provides onsite support  Present webinars and/or workshops  Review courses for quality design and feedback  Lead presentation to peers, PTA, and/or school board Tier III – Experienced OTL

13.   Except for Tier I teachers, self-identify which tier to participate in  Collect data on student learning  Collect feedback from students on their blended/online learning experience  Information collected used to revise and improve the unit or course  Participate in the professional learning community Participant Expectations

14.   Build capacity to develop and deliver blended and fully online curriculum  Create shared repository of blended/online courses  Effectively utilize asynchronous and synchronous online learning tools  Enhance curriculum with engaging learning objects  Evaluate online curriculum  Strengthen knowledge of research-based best practices in blended or online education  Build community of learners Other Goals

15.   Increased use of technology into classroom teaching  Transformation of classroom teaching  Increased engagement in professional learning community  Growth in teacher leadership  Increased moonlighting opportunities Impact of OTL PD

16.   Blended is a great first step for most teachers.  Online learning is not for all teachers.  Learners need to be an online learner.  Becoming an online teacher is a process.  Online teaching is different from developing online curriculum.  Not all online teachers will want or be good at developing online curriculum and vice versa.  Time has to be provided for PD. Lessons Learned

17.   Beware school/district Internet access  Need administrative buy in from school/district  Mentors at each school site was a plus  Smaller teacher teams effective  Development of blended/online courses by individual or pairs of teachers vs. group preferred  District policy development for OTL important consideration – course ownership, taking and teaching online courses, etc. More Lessons Learned

18.   Using technology for instruction  Mentoring within their schools  Presenting at district meetings  Presenting at state conferences What Participants are Currently Doing

19.   Time limits for program expectations  Very specific milestones to meet expectations  Withhold stipends until work is complete  System for replacing individuals that dropped out  Administrative professional development in technology integration What Areas We Need to Improve

20.   Graduation requirements are defined in the NM State Statutes, Chapter 22, Article 13, Section 1.1 2014 graduating students must taken one of the following–  Honors course  Advance Placement course  Dual credit course  OR online course Since funding is an issue for most schools and districts, a cost effective option is needed. Model of professional development build teachers’ capacity to meet this requirement. OTL NM Driver

21.   RETAPEDIA https://retapedia.pbworks.com https://retapedia.pbworks.com  OTLO wiki https://otlo.pbworks.com https://otlo.pbworks.com  BeBOLD wiki https://beboldnm.pbworks.com https://beboldnm.pbworks.com  Education 360 http://sites.google.com/site/newlearning360/ http://sites.google.com/site/newlearning360/  RETA http://reta.nmsu.edu/ http://reta.nmsu.edu/  OCIP Resource Center https://ocipresources.pbworks.com https://ocipresources.pbworks.com  Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate or Masters Programs http://extended.nmsu.edu http://extended.nmsu.edu Resources for You

22.   If time permits, course examples will be shared with you from tier 1, 2, and 3 participants  Elementary, middle, and high school examples Course Examples

23.  Thank you for attending! Dr. Susan Bussmann suceppib@nmsu.edu Sandra Johnson srjohnso@nmsu.edu Questions?