TechnologyProfessional DevelopmentKarin HornInstructional TechnologyESC Region XI

Goal: Effective UseUnfortunately, installing expensive equipment isnt enough. Jamie McKenzieTeachers must use the technology effectively to improve student learning

Goal: Innovative New ModelsThe major focus of educational technology implementation has been automating marginally effective models of presentational teaching rather than innovating via new models of learning through doing. Chris Dede Harvard Graduate School of Education

For students to be technology proficient, TEACHERS must be proficient.Staff Development should lead to proficiency. SBEC Standards for TA

Goal: Proficiency

Technology Staff DevelopmentOngoingSustainedDiversifiedFace-to-faceOnlineMentoringAddresses the SBEC Standards

Standard IAll teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.

Standard IIAll teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze and evaluate a variety of electronic information.

Standard IIIAll teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations.

Standard IVAll teachers communicate information in different formats for diverse audiences.

Standard VAll teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integration the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.

Self AssessmentLook at Texas Teacher STaR ChartKey Area 1: Teaching and Learning Read TL 1, Patterns of Classroom Use

ActivityWhat is your level?Early TechDeveloping TechAdvanced TechTarget Tech

Campus STaR ChartLook at the Texas Campus STaR ChartKey Area II: Educator Preparation & DevelopmentEP 1 - 6 address Staff DevelopmentRead EP 3, Capabilities of Educators

ActivityAt what level is your campus: Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

Texas Teacher Technology Competencies Certification (TTCC)Third-party performance-based assessment programBased on and correlated with state and national standards:International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)SBEC Tech Apps TEKSTexas STaR ChartTWT Online preparation workshops

Questions?Contact Karin Horn khorn@esc11.net

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