1. Company LOGO MCPS District Technology Teaching Plan Department of Instructional Technology Presented by Jennifer Martin July 16, 2012 http://metrodcpflag.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/its-about-more-than-just-fliers/

2. Agenda Technology in MCPS ClassroomsExplanation of a DTTPStaff Surveys and ResultsProposed CoursesBudgetClosing Remarks and Questions

3. Technology in MCPS Classrooms 1.3.5 : 1 ratio of students to computers 2.State of the art Hardware devices 3.Software accessible to each student and teacher 4.Subscriptions to multiple educational websites

4. Technology in MCPS Classrooms Do MCPS teachers and staff integrate technology into their daily lessons?

5. Technology in MCPS Classrooms Why do MCPS Teachers not integrate technology into lessons? 1.“Don’t know how” 2. “Don’t have time”

6. What is a DTTP? Text Txt Text DTTP is a District Technology Training Plan DTTP Survey Staff Develop Courses Instruct Staff Reflect and Improve

7. Why is a DTTP Important? 1.Integrate Technology 2.Utilize the Technology we have 3. Meet the needs of all staff members 4. Create courses 5. Provide best practices 6. “21 st Century Interactive Classroom” (MCPS, 2011)

8. Staff Technology Surveys 1.Two Surveys Given Online 2.Participation rate of 51% 3.Survey I - Identify Courses 4.Survey II - Identify Audiences

9. Staff Survey I Text Txt Text 1.Identify trainings 2.Hardware 3.Software 4.Websites http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZLX67TF

10. Staff Survey I Results Text Txt Text

11. Staff Survey I Results Text Txt Text

12. Staff Survey I Results Text Txt Text

13. Staff Survey I Results Text Txt Text Clicker 6 Digital Cameras TabletsTwitter Staff Trainings Not Offered by PDO

14. Staff Survey II Text Txt Text 1.Audience 2.Experience http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KTNV6R5

15. Staff Survey II Results Text Txt Text

16. Proposed Courses

17. Integrating Digital Cameras 1.Grades Pre K – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 12 2.Beginner and Novice 3.Make Connections 4.Create lessons http://glasstire.com/2011/07/10/fotofests-literacy-through-photography-program-needs-replacement-cameras-now/

18. Using Tablets 1.General Education Pre K – 2 2.Special Educators Pre K – 12 3.Beginner and Novice 4.Identify Applications 5.Create Lesson Plans http://www.examiner.com/article/educators-baltimore-using-new-tools-to-aid-learning

19. Using Clicker 6 http://microscience.on.ca/store/product/clicker-6/ 1.All Educators Grades Pre K – 2, 3 – 5, and 6 – 12 2.Beginner and Novice 3.Use Software and Learning Grid.com website 4.Create lesson plans

20. Twitter for Educators 1.Advanced and Beginners 2.All Educators Grades Pre K – 12 3.Parent Outreach Tool

21. Budget 1. No cost for Hardware, Software, or Websites 2. Trainings within County Schools or Buildings 3. Professional Development Substitutes 4. After School or Weekend Trainings

22. Closing The courses created will; 1.Provide appropriate technology trainings 2.Utilize technology within the county 3.Allow staff time to identify and create lessons 4.Differentiate based upon student needs

23. Questions and Comments Jennifer Martin MCPS Office of Technology Jennifer_Martin@mcpsmd.org

24. References Text Txt Text MCPS (2011). Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Retrieved from http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/technology