Leadership project presentation

• 1. Recipe For Success:A View of Technology Adoption Your Presenter Bill Harris Instructional Technology SpecialistArmstrong Atlantic State University

2. AgendaA Review of the LiteratureMethodologyResultsConclusion 3. A Review of the Literature 4. A Review of the Literature Factors that hindered technology adoption lack of teacher technology training the lack of funding for technical support intended use of available technology Defining successful technology adoption 5. A Review of the Literature Four Key Factors Organizational support Leadership Training and Development Technical Support Resources 6. A Review of the Literature Effective Professional Development Program Aligned organizational policies &procedures Increase training opportunities 7. A Review of the Literature Faculty need to: Become familiar with the specific technology Use the technology Integrate the technology into their teaching Utilize formative assessment Realign teaching and student learning outcomes Fundamentally change teaching practice 8. Methodology 9. Methodology Research conducted in two cycles Cycle 1 Cycle 2 10. Methodology Cycle 1 - Classroom Teachers Target Audience 26 High School Teachers 12 Male, 14 Female Ages 23 59 (mean 36) Experience 14 teachers < 12 years 12 teachers > 13 years 11. Methodology Cycle 1 - Classroom Teachers ImplementationEstablish project goals Skills and knowledge oftechnology integration Instruction in a 1:1 computerenvironment Increase number ofengaging technology-connectedlesson activities 12. Methodology Cycle 1 - Classroom Teachers Implementation Technology tools Interactive whiteboards Digital projectors Netbooks (PC platforms) Web 2.0 tools Digital still and video cameras Student online response devices systems 13. Methodology Cycle 1 - Classroom Teachers ImplementationPlan of Action Professional development smallgroup sessions 50 minutes sessions X2 per month Grouped by content area Training topics Interactive whiteboards Web 2.0 Tools Online Resources Intel Teach Tools online 14. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders Target Audience 54 Educational Leaders 18 Male, 34 Female, 2 no response Age 45 54 Positions 28 Principals 21 Assistant Principals 5 Technology Directors Schools: 39 ES, 5 MS, 4 HS, 6 District-Level 15. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders ImplementationEstablish project goals To provide background, overview,and awareness in technologyintegration Assist education leaders inplanning, promoting, modeling,and supporting the effectiveintegration of technology 16. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders ImplementationTechnology Tools Intels: Leadership Forum online Internet Interactive whiteboards Digital projectors Computers (PC laptops) Web 2.0 tools Student response devices 17. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders ImplementationProfessional Development Session 1 (4 hours): Intels Teach Program: Leadership Forum Session 2 (3 hours): Web 2.0 Tools Evaluating Effective Instruction: Turning Up the H.E.A.T. 18. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders ImplementationProfessional Development (cont.) Session 3 (3 hours): Interactive Whiteboard Formative Assessment with Clickers 19. Methodology Cycle 2 - Educational Leaders ImplementationExpectations Large percentage of administratorsmore confident Better prepared to support teachersin implementing technology 20. Results 21. Results: Cycle 1 Conducted Pre and Post Surveys Teacher Interviews Results Teacher buy-in Incomplete plan Classroom management Security issues Technical support 22. Results: Cycle 2 Conducted Pre-Survey Post Survey Results Vision Planning Advocacy Professional Development Support Accountability 23. Conclusion 24. Conclusion Professional DevelopmentTeacher TrainingEducational Leadership Training Educational Leadership Where to from here? Cycle 3 25. Conclusion Strong Educational Leadership +Effective Professional Development = Successful Technology Adoption 26. QuestionsBill HarrisEmail: [email protected]: http://bilharris.wordpress.com/