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Howard
County
District
Technology
Training
Plan
March 19
2013
This District Technology Training Plan for Howard County was developed
based on feedback from county teachers and administrators acquired
through a survey about technology experience and usage.
Candace
Daniels-
EDTC 640
(Spring)
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Table of ContentsThe Foundation of this District Technology Training Plan ............................................................................ 1
The Facts about Howard County Public School ............................................................................................ 1
The Findings Based on Survey Results .......................................................................................................... 2
The Framework of New Trainings ................................................................................................................. 4
The Forecasted Timeline ............................................................................................................................... 9
The Formulated Training ............................................................................................................................. 19
The Final Word About the District Technology Training Plan ..................................................................... 22
The Formal Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................. 23
The Featured Resources ............................................................................................................................. 24
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The Foundation of this District Technology Training Plan
Howard County, located in the central region of the state of Maryland, has been making
exponential strides in integrating technology into the classroom. Instructional Facilitators within
the schools have placed a concentrated effort on ensuring opportunities for technology use and
exploration are available to all students.
Along with the district’s technology integration plan for students, instances for teacher and
administrator professional development have been included at generic levels to include, Smart
Board Features, Microsoft Office Products for beginners and Web 2.0 Tool Mini Series.
However, where the current professional development of teachers and administrators falls short,
is in identifying specific instances teachers can capitalize on the curriculum benefits afford them
using technology. Thus, this district technology-training plan elaborates on the current
technology integration plan of the district, focusing on professional technology development that
has been deemed critical knowledge by the teachers and administrators of the county.
The Facts about Howard County Public School
Howard County is comprised of 50,418 students and 4,646 teachers and administrators. There
are 40 elementary schools (serving grades pre K- 5), 19 middle schools (serving grades 6- 8), 12
high schools (serving grades 9-12) and three (3) educational centers (serving various grades per
location) located throughout out the county, (Howard County Public School System, 2013). The
district has done an excellent job in ensuring all schools have the same/similar technology
available to teachers and students. Within each school, there is the following:
wireless internet available in every class
1:4 ratio of desktop computers to students (1 MAC, 3 PCs)
State issued laptop for teacher use complete with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
SMART Interactive whiteboards to include software licenses installed on each teacher laptop
Projector/document scanner capabilities in each classroom
Two/three computer labs and/or mobile computer labs per school (30 laptops per computer)
20 dedicated e-reading devices
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video production equipment and software (15 flip cameras, 15 Tripods, 50 120G travel hard
drives, Corel Video Studio Pro 5x, Pinnacle Studio, Movie Maker, and iMovie)
30 digital cameras
5-7 multifunction Copier/Printer/Scanner/Fax
a host of subject specific technologies, software and website licenses
There is also a technology facilitator and media specialist available to assist teachers and
administrators with technology integration.
A new five-million dollar request of budgetary funds to further enhance the county’s technology
resources to include iPads for students, and the development of alternative online curriculum
content for high school students, is currently under review (Maryland Society for Educational
Technology, 2009). As a result, components of this district technology-training plan will be
revised as these opportunities become available. Until such time, the focus of the plan will
center on technology currently available within the district.
The Findings Based on Survey Results
Of the 4,646 teachers and administrators in the county 68% hold a master’s or higher degree
showing that there is little aversion to increased learning, (Howard Country Public School
System, 2013). Also, the average age of teachers and administrators in the county is 41,
(Howard Country Public School System, 2013). Assuming that most began their career in their
early 20’s, that gives the average teacher/administrator 15 plus years of professional experience.
This amount of time in the classroom/school system affords this group a wealth of knowledge on
curriculum requirements, student development theory and pedagogical understanding.
However, although there is currently a wealth of technology available for teachers and
administrators to use with students in the classroom, a number of concerns still arise. Such as,
are teachers/administrators using the technology available to them? If not, why, and what are thediscrepancies? What types of professional development opportunities can the Office of Human
Resources in conjunction with the Office of Technology Integration offer to rectify the issues? If
so, how are teachers and administrators using the technology available? Is the use of technology
adding value to student learning? How can the Office of Human Resources in conjunction with
the Office of Technology Integration encourage all teachers/administrators to use the technology
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available? Thus, the best source for determining professional development opportunities within
the county are the teacher/administrators themselves.
As a result, the authors of this district technology-training plan created a 12 question survey
(Technology Experience and Usage Survey) and e-mailed it to all teachers and administrators in
the county. The survey yielded the following information:
General: Total Number of Completed Surveys Received: 1,719 (37%) (Although seemingly
small, this is about the average rate of return for most surveys conducted via e-mail. See
Featured Resources for actual survey and details)
Fact 1: 92% of teachers and administrators surveyed identified database storage/bandwidth,
questionable content, and security concerns as challenges when planning/collaborating on
materials for class. Respondents questioned opportunities to create/store/share and collaborate
via the cloud.
Fact 2: Overall, English Language Arts teachers feel as though they incorporate a fair amount of
technology use within their class. However, 87% of the English Language Arts teachers
completing the survey cited integration of video production equipment and software as an
opportunity for growth and development.
Fact 3: 64% of Math, grades 9-12, teacher and administrators cited the SMART Board
technology as their least used technology. Since all new teachers go through an Introduction to
SMART Board training when hired, there must be a disconnect in understanding the full
capabilities of the SMART Board technology and how they are applicable/beneficial to
teachers/administrators of this subject/grade.
Fact 4: 66% of Pre Kindergarten though second grade teachers/administrators cited “e- books”
and “emerging readers” as technology opportunities they would like additional professional
development training on. As it stands, each media center now has a dedicated portion of their
budget allotted for e-book content and/or accounts for free e-book content for the 20 dedicated e-
readers within the school and/or applications on computers/laptops.
Fact 5: Seemingly, the third largest group of respondents, teachers/administrators of all areas of
science where varied on their professional development with technology. That is except for
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science teachers in grades 9-12 which included focuses on chemistry, physics, and biology.
Based primarily on labs, 92% of the teachers/administrators in this group highlighted a desire to
video tape labs for students that miss class. However, how to orchestrate, “edit” and share with
students was of great concern. This group of teachers/administrators also felt video-recorded
lessons would benefit students who may still struggle to understand lesson content even if they
are present for class. Thus, a desire to integrate opportunities for reflection on lab experiments is
of great importance.
Fact 6: 72% of teachers/administrators identified as teaching Social Studies of some kind in
grades 6-8 questioned if there were additional opportunities to use internet resources with
students beyond global research.
Fact 7: 34% teachers and administrators of a foreign language and/or English as a second
language highlighted the use of podcasting to assist students with language fluency as a
professional development opportunity.
Fact 8: 28% of teachers and administrators of “Other” subjects seek professional development
opportunities as how to promote the benefits of their subject. Online forums such as websites and
blogs were cited as of greatest interest to the group, with the term blogs use 76% in open
question answers.
These facts were the driving force in identifying opportunities for professional technology
development training.
The Framework of New Trainings
Based on the finding uncovered in teachers and administrator’s responses to the survey, the
following trainings have been established for professional technology development needs.
Cloud Computing: The Art of Efficiency (all teachers/administrators, all grades)
o Founding Fact: 92% of teachers and administrators surveyed identified database
storage/bandwidth, questionable content, and security concerns as challenges when
planning/collaborating on materials for class. Respondents questioned opportunities
to create/store/share and collaborate via the cloud.
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o Goal: Equip teachers and administrators with an understanding of cloud-based
efficiency tools and parameters surrounding appropriate use/confidential information.
o Objectives: Teachers and administrators will be able to
Identify cloud-based mediums to increase collaboration/creation, productivity
and efficiency (Google Drives, Documents, iSpreadsheet, CloudOn, etc.)
Distinguish content appropriate for cloud-based mediums (Google Drives
versus Sharepoints)
Use identified cloud-based mediums to create/collaborate material
appropriate and relevant for various audiences (students, teachers,
administrators, parents, etc.)
o Other: Because of the greatest impact to the teachers/administrators, the following
session will be launched at the Summer Institute for School Improvement, summer
2013 and added to the new staff training program. Close to 100% of survey
respondents identified this trainings as a critical component necessary for
teacher/administrator productivity.
Reading, Writing and Recording: Opportunities for Video Production within the
English Language Arts Curriculum (English Language Arts, Grades 3-12)
o Founding Facts: Overall, English Language Arts teachers feel as though they
incorporate a fair amount of technology use within their class. However, 87% of theEnglish Language Arts teachers completing the survey cited integration of video
production equipment and software as an opportunity for growth and development.
o Goal: Assist English Language Arts teachers and administrators in identifying
opportunities within the English Language Arts curriculum in which the use of video
production equipment and software can strengthen learning outcomes among
students.
o Objectives: English Language Arts teachers and administrators will be able to
Identify video production equipment and software
Adjust pedagogical practice to include the use of video production equipment
and software
Revise English Language Arts lesson plans to include the use of video
production equipment, and software
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Use available video production equipment and software to create example
projects
o Other: Based on the resounding desire for professional development in this area, and
the potential impact for English Language Arts Teachers/Administrators and learning
outcomes for students for the 2013-2014 school year, this training will take place over
a week’s time period, summer 2013, separate from the Summer Institute for School
Improvement, and content for said training is currently in development and attached
as part of this plan.
SMART Board Technology Content Creation and Use (Math, Grades 9-12)
o Founding Facts: 64% of Math, grades 9-12, teacher and administrators cited the
SMART Board technology as their least used technology. Since all new teachers go
through an Introduction to SMART Board training when hired, there must be a
disconnect in understanding the full capabilities of the SMART Board technology and
how they are applicable/beneficial to teachers/administrators of this subject/grade.
o Goal: Educate math teachers/administrators (of all areas of focus) on the vast
opportunities for integration of SMART Board technology.
o Objectives: Math teachers and administrators will be able to
Identify features of SMART Board technologies beneficial to math field of
focus Adjust pedagogical practice to include the use of SMART Board technology
Revise lesson plans to include the use of SMART Board technology
Use SMART Board technology to create content specific lessons
E-books and the Emerging Reader ( Grades Pre K- 2)
o Founding Facts: 66% of Pre Kindergarten though second grade
teachers/administrators cited “e- books” and “emerging readers” as technology
opportunities they would like additional professional development training on. As it
stands, each media center now has a dedicated portion of their budget allotted for e-
book content and/or accounts for free e-book content for the 20 dedicated e-readers
within the school and/or applications on computers/laptops.
o Goal: Elaborate for Pre K- 2nd grade teachers and administrators on the uses of e-
readers with emerging readers.
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o Objectives: Pre K – 2nd Grade Teachers and Administrators will be able to
Identify the pros and cons of e-readers/e-books for emerging student
population
Determine best practices of e-readers/e-books with students
Identify opportunities to integrate e-readers/e-books into lessons with
emerging readers
Assess the effect of use e-readers/e-books on emerging reader’s skills
Absent Students and Science Labs: Video Broadcasts (Science, Grades 9-12)
o Founding Facts: Seemingly, the third largest group of respondents,
teachers/administrators of all areas of science where varied on their professional
development with technology. That is except for science teachers in grades 9-12
which included focuses on chemistry, physics, and biology. Based primarily on labs,
92% of the teachers/administrators in this group highlighted a desire to video tape
labs for students that miss class. However, how to orchestrate, “edit” and share with
students was of great concern. This group of teachers/administrators also felt video-
recorded lessons would benefit students who may still struggle to understand lesson
content even if they are present for class. Thus, a desire to integrate opportunities for
reflection on lab experiments is of great importance.
o Goal: Educate Science teachers and administrators on the use of video productionequipment, software, and online media sharing mediums
o Objectives: Science teachers and administrators will be able to
Use available video production equipment and software to record lab
experiments/demonstrations
Navigate media sharing website and post experiments/demonstrations
Social Media: A Platform for Global Awareness (Social Studies, Grades 6-8)
o Founding Facts: 72% of teachers/administrators identified as teaching Social Studies
of some kind in grades 6-8 questioned if there were additional opportunities to use
internet resources with students beyond global research.
o Goal: Introduce Social Studies teachers and administrators to a number of social
media and global awareness websites as resources for global collaboration
opportunities.
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o Objectives: Social Studies teachers and administrators will be able to
Distinguish opportunities afforded through the use of social media and/or
international education networks
Select and navigate social media/international education network resources
Integrate global awareness opportunities available via social
media/international education networks into the Social Studies curriculum
Fluency Podcasts (Foreign Language/ESOL, all grades)
o Founding Facts: 34% teachers and administrators of a foreign language and/or
English as a second language highlighted the use of podcasting to assist students with
language fluency as a professional development opportunity.
o Goal: Demonstrate the process of creating a podcast to include podcasting resources
for teachers and administrators of foreign language and/or English as a second
language.
o Objectives: Teachers and administrators of forigne language and/or ESOL (in
addition to anyone else interested) will be able to
Identify podcasting resources available on the internet
Use podcasting resources to create opportunities for students to practice
language fluency
Blogging Basics: Why Other Subjects Matter (Physical Education, Art, Music, Photography,all grades)
o Founding Facts: 28% of teachers and administrators of “Other” subjects seek
professional development opportunities as how to promote the benefits of their
subject. Online forums such as websites and blogs were cited as of greatest interest to
the group, with the term blogs use 76% in open question answers.
o Goal: Demonstrate the process of creating a blog to include blogging resources for
teachers and administers of “Other” subjects.
o Objectives: Teachers and administrators “Other” subjects (in addition to anyone else
interested) will be able to
Identify blogging resources available on the internet
Use blogging resources to create opportunities to showcase/elaborate/connect
with parents and students about the benefits/happening of the subject
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The Forecasted Timeline
The development and integration of these training opportunities are based on the impact
afforded the greatest number of teachers/administrators.
The plan should proceed as follows:
Review of District Technology Training Plan
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
Present DTTP to the Superintendent
and School Board
April 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
Revision to the DTTP based on
feedback from the Superintendent
and School Board
May 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Upon final approval on this district technology-training plan, the following training would be
developed and piloted during new staff training before being launched at for all county teachers
and administrators at the Summer Institute for School Improvement, and added to the New Staff
Training Series.
Note: T/A= Teachers/Administrators
Training: Cloud Computing: The Art of Efficiency (all teachers/administrators, all grades)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content May- June 21st, 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
June 24t - 28t , 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
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Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
-Pilot Training with New Staff
(Beginner Version)
July 1, 2013 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Pilot Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to TrainingComponents
July 8th-19th, 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Revised Training with
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
July 22nd- 26th, 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Launch Training during Summer
Institute for School Improvement
* Beginner (20 Sessions)
*Experienced (10 Sessions)
*Expert (10 Sessions)
(100 T/A per Session)
July 29th- July 2nd, 2013 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
September 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Facilitate training with all new hires Monthly -HR Liaisons
The next proposed training generated an astonishing area of interest among survey participants
and will provide a large impact among teacher and administrators. Content for this training is
currently being developed as a one week session hosted the week after the Summer Institute for
School Improvement, and components are included as part of this plan.
Note: T/A= Teachers/Administrators
Training: Reading, Writing and Recording: Opportunities for Video Production within the Language Arts
Curriculum (English Language Arts, Grades 3-12)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
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-Development of Training Content May- July, 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
July 8t - 12t , 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
Launch Training
*Beginner (38 Sessions)
*Experienced (10 Sessions)
*Expert (3 Sessions)
(30 T/A per Session)
August 5t - 9t , 2013 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
September- December 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
September- December 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2015 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
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Training Plan Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
The planned timeline to launch the next two trainings in October, 2013.
Note: T/A= Teachers/Administrators
Training: SMART Board Technology Content Creation and Use (Math, Grades 9-12)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content August 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
September 9t - 13t , 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
Launch Training
*Beginner (9 Sessions)
*Experienced (3 Session)
*Expert (1 Sessions)
(30 T/A per Session)
October 7th – 11th, 2013 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
December 2013- February 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
September- December 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
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Components -Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2015 -Instructional Facilitators-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Training: E-Books and the Emerging Reader (Pre K- 2)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content August 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
September 9th- 13th, 2013 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Launch Training
*Beginner (5 Sessions)
*Experienced (4 Session)
*Expert (1 Sessions)
(30 T/A per Session)
October 7th – 11th, 2013 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
December 2013- February 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for August 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
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Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to TrainingComponents
September- December 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2015 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback -Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training andDevelopment, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
The planned timeline to launch the next two trainings in March, 2014.
Note: T/A= Teachers/Administrators
Training: Absent Students and Science Labs: Video Broadcasts (Science, Grades 9-12)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content January 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
February 17t - 21st, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
Launch Training March 17th- 21st, 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
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*Beginner (11 Sessions)
*Experienced (3 Session)
*Expert (1 Sessions)
(30 T/A per Session)
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback -Make Adjustments to Training
Components
May- June, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training andDevelopment, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
December 2014- February 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2015 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Training: Social Media: A Platform for Global Awareness (Social Studies, Grades 6-8)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content January 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
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-HR Liaisons
-Train the Trainer Session for
Training Facilitators (Instructional
Facilitators and HR Liaisons)
February 17t - 21st, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
Launch Training*Beginner (2 Sessions)
*Experienced (1 Session)
*Expert (1 Sessions)
(30 T/A per Session)
March 17
th
- 21
st
, 2014 -Instructional Facilitators-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
May- June, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
December 2014- February 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Integrate as Optional Session for
Teachers/Administrators During
Summer Institute for School
Improvement
August 2015 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
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The last two training opportunities derived from survey results will be created as “ introductory
to content” lessons via online training modules posted to the County’s Intranet.
Training: Fluency Podcasts (Foreign Language/ESOL, all grades)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:-Development of Training Content March 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Launch Training
(Beginner Level)
May 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
June, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Post to Howard County Intranet July, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Review Necessity of Training July 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Training: Blogging Basics: Why Other Subjects Matter (Physical Education, Art, Music, Photography, all
grades)
Action Needed: Date Accomplished: Action Facilitated By:
-Development of Training Content March 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
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Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
Launch Training
(Beginner Level)
May 2014 -Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Review Training Feedback
-Make Adjustments to Training
Components
June, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Post to Howard County Intranet July, 2014 -Coordinator for Staff Training andDevelopment, Human Resources
-Review Necessity of Training July 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
-Make Decision to Incorporate into
in future District Technology
Training Plan
September- December 2015 -Coordinator for Staff Training and
Development, Human Resources
-Coordinator for Instructional
Technology
-Instructional Facilitators
-HR Liaisons
A Note about Special Education Teachers:
Interestingly, survey results showed special education teachers professed the highest level of
technology proficiency and usage. However, going forward, said teachers would receive
invitations to participate in all training in which they may have as interest.
Based on the survey results, the above timeline accounts for all areas of professional technology
development as identified by Howard County teachers and administrators.
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The Formulated Training
As mentioned in “The Framework of New Trainings” section, a large number of English
Language Arts teacher/administrator respondents requested opportunities to learn how video
production equipment could be integrated into the English Language Arts Curriculum. As a
result, here is an overview of the training concept, plan for integration, and content materials.
Title: Reading, Writing and Recording: Opportunities for Video Production within the
Language Arts Curriculum
Audience: English Language Arts Teacher and Administrators (Grades 3-12)
Goal: Assist English Language Arts teachers and administrators in identifying
opportunities within the English Language Arts curriculum in which the use of video production equipment and software can strengthen learning outcomes
among students.
Objectives:
English Language Arts teachers and administrators will be able to
Identify video production equipment and software
Adjust pedagogical practice to include the use of video production equipmentand software
Revise English Language Arts lesson plans to include the use of video
production equipment, and software
Use available video production equipment and software to create example
projects
Training Dates: August 5th- 9th, 2013
Training Times: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Training Locations: Every School in Howard County
Facilitated By: 74 Instructional Facilitator (1 per school in person)
19 Human Resources Liaison (1 per 4 schools via Wimba Classroom)
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Budget: $3,500
Because the training is scheduled during regular training days within the county,
salaries for teachers, administrators, 74 Instructional Technologist and 10 Human
Resource Liaisons are already covered in the 2013- 2014 budget. Also, since the
trainings are taking place in every school in the county that is scheduled open
during this time anyway, there is no cost associate with the location. Lastly,
teachers will be provided a 1-hour lunch break, which affords them time to leave
the school campus and retrieve lunch in necessary, averting the cost of catering.
The only cost associated with the training is as follows:
HR Liaisons For Amount Total
4 Baltimore County Train the Trainer $25.00 Each $100.00
2 Prince George’s
County
Train the Trainer $25.00 Each $50.00
3 Montgomery
County
Train the Trainer $25.00 Each $75.00
Total for Train the
Trainer
$225.00
HR Liaisons For Amount Total
4 Baltimore County Training Week $50.00 Each per Day $1,000.00
2 Prince George’s
County
Training Week $50.00 Each per Day $500.00
3 Montgomery
County
Training Week $50.00 Each per Day $750.00
Total for Training
Week
$2,250.00
Other For Amount Total
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36 Printed Materials Train the Trainer $5.00 Each $180.00
36 Printed Materials Training Week $15.00 Each $540.00
Participant Packets Training Week $305.00
Instructional Approach:
Interactive Lectures- Introduce the training, Review objectives, Know/Want to
Know about Video Production (noted and projected in a Google Document-
available to participants to review and update), Facilitate morning/afternoon
question and answer session, Showcase video projects, View video resource,
Learned about Video Production (noted and projected in a Google Document-
available to participants to view and update), Conclude training
Hands On Learning- Manipulating video production equipment available in
school, Creating a video lesson/content material
Internet Research- Locating resources about the use of video production
equipment and software in Language Arts Classrooms
Wimba Classroom- Video production software review
Small Group- Revising a current lesson plan for video production equipment use,
Creating a video lesson/content material
Case Study- Review a case study lesson in which video production equipment
would aid student learning. Monitor video production equipment and software
integration ideas as the week progresses.
Training Content Samples:
- Welcome Presentation Day 1(Google Presentation with Presenter Notes)
-Video Production Resources (Google Drive Document)
-Reading, Writing and Recording: Training Evaluation (Google Drive Survey)
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The Final Word About the District Technology Training Plan
As you can see in reading through this district technology-training plan, a lot of thought and
consideration has been given to the professional development needs expressed by the teachers
and administrators of the county. The trainings featured in this plan are aligned to meet said
needs and are scheduled based on the impact to the greatest amount of professionals, and
ultimately students. There is also an account made to ensure the leaders of these professional
development trainings are well prepared with “train the trainer” sessions scheduled for each. The
idea is to provide teachers and administrators what they need before the need becomes obsolete.
Hence, the training plan is aggressive in having all professional development opportunities in
place within one year. The authors of this plan are confident that if supported by the
Superintendent and Board of Directors for Howard Country Public Schools, this district
technology-training plan will meet and exceed the needs of our current teaching staff while
laying the groundwork for future teachers and administrators.
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The Formal Acknowledgements
Howard County Public School System (2013). Howard County Public School System Annual
Report. Retrieved from http://www.hcpss.org/aboutus/2012ar.pdf
Howard County Public School System (2013). The Howard County Public School System
Technology Plan. Retrieved from http://www.hcpss.org/aboutus/plan_technology.pdf
Howard County Public School System (2013). Schools. Retrieved from
http://www.hcpss.org/schools/
Maryland Society for Educational Technology (2009). Making it Happen. Retrieved from
https://www.msetonline.org/grantsawards/78
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The Featured Resources
The Technology Usage Survey (Google Drive Survey)
The Technology Usage Survey Data
Respondents by Grade Level:
Grade Total Number of Respondents Approximate # of
Respondents per School
Elementary (Pre K- 5) 800 20
Middle (6-8) 438 23
High (9-12) 318 27
Education Center (Varies) 163 54
Respondents that teach Special Education: 138 (8%)
Respondents by Subject: (Note: Elementary Grades teach more than one subjects)
Subject Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
English/Language Arts 47% 807
Math 32% 550
Science 30% 515
Foreign Language 18% 309
Social Studies (History,
Government, etc.)
22% 378
Physical Education 7% 120
Other 36% 618
Subject Focuses Include: Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, World History, US History, US Government and
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Politics, World Governments, English as a Second Language, Health, Art, Music, Photography
and Media.
Respondents Technology Proficiency:
Ranking Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
1 (None) 11% 189
2 17% 292
3 34% 584
4 22% 376
5 (Expert) 16% 275
Respondent’s Current Use of Technology:
Frequency Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
Never 6% 103
Once a Month 5% 86
Twice a Month 15% 258
Once a Week 35% 602
2-4 Times a Week 19% 325
Daily 20% 344
3 MOST Used Technologies Among Respondents:
Technologies Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
Microsoft Office Products on
Laptop (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Outlook)
54% 928
Internet (Lesson Information) 33% 567
SMART Interactive
Whiteboard
13% 223
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3 LEAST Used Technologies Among Respondents:
Technologies Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
SMART Interactive
Whiteboards
47% 808
Digital Cameras/Video
Equipment
22% 378
Web 2.0 Technologies 31% 533
Primary Reason Respondents Use Technology:
Reasons Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
Engage Students in Learning 10% 172
Support Lesson Content 25% 430
Student Use (Research,
Manipulation, etc.)
15% 258
Do Not Use Technology 1% 18
Efficiency (Planning,
Correspondence with
Parents/Students, etc.
49% 842
Reasons Respondents do NOT using Technology
Reasons Percentage of Respondents Number of Respondents
Not appropriate for subject
Content
1% 18
Not trained on how to use
technology
20% 344
Unsure of what technology is
available
5% 86
Perceived as optional 2% 34
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I use technology 72% 1238
Most Interested in Learning More About:
SMART Board Technology(content development per subject matter), Video Production
Options/Opportunities, Website design/use, Web 2.0 Technologies (Blogs, Wikis, Video
Conferencing, Podcasting, etc.), Social Media and Communication with Parents, Digital
Textbooks, Simulations, Global Connections, Online Course Material, Data Warehouse System,
Digital Stories, Technology and Assessments
Previous Technology Training:
Intro to SMART Boards, Intro to Microsoft Office Products, Basics of Web Design, Data
Warehouse 101, Research on the Web, Cyber Bulling, Texting Versus Typing: The New Debate
Welcome Presentation Day 1(Google Presentation with Presenter Notes)
Video Production Resources (Google Drive Document)
Reading, Writing and Recording: Training Evaluation (Google Drive Survey)