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Presentation to CKATC Susan A. Lancaster, Ed.D April 21, 2004. The relationship between the Technology Resource Teachers and the delivery of job embedded professional development. The study considered factors related to: the role of technology in education
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Presentation to CKATC Susan A. Lancaster, Ed.D April 21, 2004 CKATC 2004
The relationship between the Technology Resource Teachers and the delivery of job embedded professional development CKATC 2004
The study considered factors related to: • the role of technology in education • helping teachers learn how to integrate technology • the concept, strengths and weaknesses of job embedded professional development • the adults who work with adults to advance the use of technology by students • the impact of time and leadership with regard to the overall integration of technology • the importance of support for the resource teachers and technology integration • ways that the resource teachers feel that they can improve their role. CKATC 2004
Participants • The study was conducted with twenty district level TRTs who were providing technology training to school personnel • These men and women had many years of classroom experience, and worked to provide technology training to students and teachers because they believed that technology integration was: (a) a vital element for students to obtain in order to successfully enter the workplace in the 21st century (b) capable of developing critical thinking skills (c) responsible for changing the way a teacher teaches and interacts with students (d) a factor for exciting, motivating, and involving students (e) an integral component for life long learning. CKATC 2004
All of the participants agreed to the importance of getting technology into the hands of students. • teachers should not be barriers to allowing the students to integrate technology into their work (b) technology is a tool which can change instruction (c) the purpose of technology integration is to prepare students for careers of future CKATC 2004
The interview data revealed these results: (a)The teacher’s role is to ensure that students have technology rich curriculum experiences. (b) Technology integration changes the way that teaching occurs (c) The principal sets the tone in a school as the instructional leader. CKATC 2004
Time is an issue when offering technology-related professional development. • Technology Resource Teachers can provide training opportunities to teachers during the school day by offering job embedded professional development opportunities. • Follow-up is perceived to be a key component in moving teachers toward technology integration. Successful integration of technology resources occurs best when paired with content and curriculum activities. CKATC 2004
Educators can be fairly certain that students who do nothave access to the advantages of technology will nothave the same experiences, preparation or perspectives as those students who do have access to technology. CKATC 2004
Educators in Kentucky have already provided the hardware and the infrastructure for students and teachers to have Internet and e-mail access from every public school in the state. CKATC 2004
Educators are now obligated to train teachers to adapt and revise their teaching strategies to allow children the opportunity to expand their horizons through the effective use of technology integration. CKATC 2004
Technology training for teachers has been identified as an important component of making technology use by students successful. In order to successfully prepare teachers the training should be “of a high quality and intensive”(NAEP, 1996, p. 34). CKATC 2004
The ultimate goal of infusing technology into the schools must be to get students to learn more. (Solomon, 1998). CKATC 2004
Professional development for educators must be tied to the curriculum and sustained by adequate funding. West (2002) and Bybbe (2002 CKATC 2004
The current literature indicates an awareness for the shortage of time allocated to providing effective technology professional development. (Sandaham, 2001, Beavers, 2001, Glennan & Melmed, 2000, Smerdon, et al, 2000) CKATC 2004
Effective use of technology depends on adequate training of teachers which is supported by ongoing sessions that provide the time, support and opportunity for teachers to reflect on technology integration in to their content area classes.Brand, 1997, Byrom, 2001. CKATC 2004
Teachers are the key in determining if technology will be used effectively.Trotter, 1999 CKATC 2004
Questionnaire CKATC 2004
How long have you been a teacher? _______ Less than one year _______ 1-2 years _______ More than 2 years _______ Not a certified teacher CKATC 2004
How long have you been a teacher? _______ Less than one year _______ 1-2 years _______ More than 2 years 90% _______ Not a certified teacher 10% CKATC 2004
What is your gender? ________Female __________Male CKATC 2004
What is your gender? ________Female __________Male 75%25% CKATC 2004
What is your age? ________ 21-29 ________ 30-39 ________ 40-49 ________ 50-59 ________60—over CKATC 2004
What is your age? ________ 21-29 ________ 30-39 35% ________ 40-49 45% ________ 50-59 20% ________ 60—over The National Education Association study (2003) lists the median age for all teachers as 46. According to the data collected in 2001, the median age for females in education is 45 and for male the median age is 47. CKATC 2004
What is your subject area? (check all that apply) ________ Elementary ________ Middle ________High ________ English ________ Math ________ Math ________ Science ________ Art ________ Social Studies ________ Business ________ Related Arts Other (please list) CKATC 2004
What is your subject area? (check all that apply) 55% Elementary 45% Middle 30% High 15% Math 20% Social Studies 10% Business 20% Other CKATC 2004
The TRTs participating in interviews had been teaching for between three and thirty years and collectively had amassed a total of 305 years in education. CKATC 2004
How long have you been a Technology Resource Teacher? 1-2 years More than 2 years CKATC 2004
How long have you been a Technology Resource Teacher? 15% 1-2 years 85% More than 2 years A condition for participation in the study was for the TRT to have been in that position for at least one year. CKATC 2004
What portion of your employment do you spend as a Technology Resource Teacher? CKATC 2004
What portion of your employment do you spend as a Technology Resource Teacher? 100% One hundred percent of the technology resource teachers who were interviewed work at the district level and worked as a TRT one hundred percent of their time CKATC 2004
Indicate the % of time spent on each of your tasks as a Technology Resource Teacher (the total should add to 100%). • Attending technology meetings • Providing training for teachers • Providing training for students • Attending training to increase your knowledge • Fixing computer problems • Planning for technology events (Please explain) • Other (please list): CKATC 2004
Indicate the % of time spent on each of your tasks as a Technology Resource Teacher (the total should add to 100%). 1-10% Attending technology meetings 40-80% Providing training for teachers (17) 1-10% Providing training for students (12) Attending training to increase your knowledge Fixing computer problems Planning for technology events (Please explain) Other (please list): CKATC 2004
Balance of their time was spent: (a) planning for student showcases (b) planning for and attending conferences (c) planning for and preparing handouts and training materials (d) planning for and preparing workshops, community interactions and partnerships (e) planning for and preparing school technology showcases (f) grant writing (g) training school coordinators (h) writing collaborative lessons and other activities related to integrating technology in to curriculum classes CKATC 2004
Please indicate the technology training you have provided to staff as the Technology Resource Teacher. (check all that apply) Awareness of Technology Activities E-mail training Internet Training Software Training Hardware Training Integrated Content Training Project Based Technology Activities Interdisciplinary Technology Activities CKATC 2004
Please indicate the technology training you have provided to staff as the Technology Resource Teacher. (check all that apply) Awareness of Technology Activities 100% E-mail training 100% Internet Training 100% Software Training 80% Hardware Training 85% Integrated Content Training 95% Project Based Technology Activities 90% Interdisciplinary Technology Activities CKATC 2004
Likert Scale Questions D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
The computer is an important educational tool D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
The computer is an important educational tool D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 100% Agree CKATC 2004
Technology plays a role in strengthening student skills? D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Technology plays a role in strengthening student skills? D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 100% Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps to promote student engagement in the classroom and project based learning? D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps to promote student engagement in the classroom and project based learning? D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 100% Agree CKATC 2004
Technology contributes to strengthening educational objectives such as engaging students in the classroom activities D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Technology contributes to strengthening educational objectives such as engaging students in the classroom activities D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 100% Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps to developing critical thinking D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps to developing critical thinking D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 80% Agree 20% Somewhat Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps in preparing students for future jobs D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Technology helps in preparing students for future jobs D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree 100% Agree CKATC 2004
Teachers learn differently than students D Disagree SD Somewhat Disagree SA Somewhat Agree A Agree CKATC 2004
Teachers learn differently than students 15% D Disagree 5%SD Somewhat Disagree 30%SA Somewhat Agree 50%A Agree CKATC 2004