Lincoln Public Schools Technology Professional Development Plan

Lincoln Public SchoolsTechnology Professional Development

Plan

Technology Professional Development Plan Objective:

Lincoln Public Schools will support Teachers to integrate technology in meaningful ways into their daily instructional practice.

Learning & Technology

Definition of Blended Learning

Any time a student learns in part through online delivery, with some element of student

control over time, place, path and/or pace&

at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar place away from home

Importance of Blended Learning

• Different learning needs @ different times• Multiple intelligences• Learning Styles• Talents• Motivations/interests• Aptitude• Depends on subject/domain• Different paces• Ongoing neuroscience research

Goals of the Technology Professional Development Plan

• Curriculum Support• Assessments– Interim– Formative– PARCC

• RTI• Data Analysis• Growth Model• EPSS Evaluation System

Technology & RIDE Evaluation Competencies

Professional Practice

Domain: Planning and Instruction1A.Plans instruction that is aligned to learning objectives, meets

the full spectrum of learning needs, skills levels, and learning styles, and is developmentally appropriate

1B.Evaluates, selects, and access appropriate services, resources and curricular materials that facilitate student engagement with the curriculum

Domain: Classroom Instruction 2C.Makes cross-content connections and creates interdisciplinary

learning experiences 2E.Utilizes multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage

students Domain: Classroom Environment 3A.Creates a productive learning environment that maximizes

learning time, establishes procedures and expectations and ensures access to learning materials

Professional Responsibilities1A.Leads supports, and/or participates in school/district-based

initiatives and activities 4A.Develops and maintains an understanding of current state,

district, and school policies and initiatives 4D.Engages meaningfully in the professional development

process

Goals of Teacher Survey

• Technology Self Assessment

• Experience Using Equipment

• Professional Development Needs

Surveys Completed on

March 14, 2012

91 % of the Faculty completed the survey online.

Teacher Self Assessment

Advanced: Highly skilled Teacher who uses multiple modes of digital learning experiences

Experienced: Skilled teacher who uses some modes of digital learning experiences

Intermediate: Teacher that is beginning to use some modes of digital learning experiences

Beginner: Basic use of technology and has not yet used modes of digital learning experiences

Rate yourself regarding your proficiency with technology.(89% Intermediate or above)

Do you have experience using a document camera (ELMO/Ladybug)?

Currently, how often do you use a document camera in your instruction?

If you had your own document camera (ELMO/Ladybug), how often would you use it to

support your instruction?

Do you have experience using an LCD Projector?

Currently, how often do you use an LCD Projector?

If you had your own LCD Projector, how often would you use it to support your instruction?

In the current school year, how often have you participated in technology professional development by attending after school

workshops or independent PD activities

Do you feel that you currently have adequate access to technology in your classroom to support student

learning?

The district is developing a variety of professional development opportunities in the area of technology to support your

classroom instruction. Please check below the PD activities that you would be interested in attending.

Survey Summary

• Most teachers rated themselves as intermediate users or above

• Most teachers have experience using a LCD projector

• More than half of the teachers have used a document camera

• Most teachers will use a LCD projector and document camera daily

• More than half of the teachers report that the technology in their classroom is not adequate

• Most teachers are eager to attend Technology PD