Teacher Technology Standards Addressed
II. Communication
A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.
B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field.
2. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.
3. Use productivity tools to publish information.
4. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online.
VII. Professional Growth
Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.
1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology
in lifelong learning.
2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of
technology into instruction.
3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support
student learning.
4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.
Description
This year our team wanted to share what we learned over the past four years of STEP with the staff. We set aside two professional development days to do it.
II. Communication
A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.
B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field.
2. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.
3. Use productivity tools to publish information.
4. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online.
VII. Professional Growth
Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.
1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology
in lifelong learning.
2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of
technology into instruction.
3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support
student learning.
4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.
Description
This year our team wanted to share what we learned over the past four years of STEP with the staff. We set aside two professional development days to do it.
The first day, all four of us shared all of the cool technology tools we have gotten over the years. We demonstrated how the "Eyeball" worked by talking live from two different spaces in the building. We passed the Flip camera around to our staff members and let them play with them. We showed them the midi-board, digital camera, digital video camera, and headsets with mics.
The next professional development day, we divided the staff into teams. We felt that the teachers needed two things from us, Google Docs and Podcasting/Vodcasting. PK-2 went to the computer lab with Rena and Wendy. They demonstrated how to use Googled Docs. After 20 minutes, this team went to the library. Meanwhile, Susan and Mary Beth were presenting How to Podcast/Vodcast in the library to the teachers in Grades 3-5. We presented a Power Point and modelled how easy it was to create a podcast or vodcast using Audacity and Podomatic. These teachers went to the computer lab after 20 minutes to learn about Google Docs.
Reflection
The sessions went very well...and were each very different. The first group was given a quick overview of many of the google features, and were very interested in learning about distribution lists. The second session was an even quicker overview, because we were stopped at "creating sites" and helped individuals get started. It was very helpful to be able to work with individuals at their pace, rather than trying to just "show" to the whole group. I think having the hands-on opportunity will provide the teachers with the time and interest to get started with different projects. I am hoping that they will seek out assistance in the future as needed.
Please look at the following to see what we planned and did at Rockledge Elementary.
Rockledge STEP Team Presentation
Agenda
May 18, 2011
2:45-3:30
Session 1: 2:45- 3:05
K-2 Please meet in computer lab
3-5 Please meet in library
Specialists please choose one session to start with and switch for the next session
Session 2: 3:05-3:30
K-2 Switch to the library
3-5 Switch to computer lab
Specialists (see above)
Library Session will address Podcasting.
Computer Lab Session will address Google Tools.
Reminder of materials available at Rockledge
Ø Digital still cameras
Ø Digital video cameras
Ø Flip cameras
Ø Midi board
Ø Eye ball
Ø Snowball
Ø Headsets with microphones
"https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=dcwjvdmz_65fjpgf4dn"
Wendy Valeo in the computer lab with teachers
Rena Shylanski and teachers in computer lab
Mary Beth Bauernschub presenting in the library
Teachers in library (with John Jennings in the background) learning about podcasting
Susan Alexander in the library talking about podcastiing
