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Sneak Preview IDEAL v2.0. Westside AzTEA Meeting Jan. 14, 2008 Presented by: Cathy Poplin, ADE. NEA Teacher Report - 5 Trends. Trend #2: The work of teachers is being transformed . Teachers are learning new skills and sharpening the ones they've already developed.
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Sneak Preview IDEAL v2.0 Westside AzTEA MeetingJan. 14, 2008 Presented by: Cathy Poplin, ADE
NEA Teacher Report - 5 Trends Trend #2: The work of teachers is being transformed. • Teachers are learning new skills and sharpening the ones they've already developed. • More than 75% of all teachers participate in professional development related to their grade or subject area, using technology in the classroom and curriculum development. • Teachers are enriching their lessons with technology. • For teachers with access to school computers: • 73% say they use the computer regularly for instructional purposes • 59% use the Web to enhance classroom lessons. Source:National Teacher Day Spotlights Key Issues Facing Professionhttp://www.nea.org/newsreleases/2006/nr060502.html
SpeakUp 2006 Teacher Data • Over half of teachers say technology: • Has had the largest impact on their teaching and instructional support activities • Helps them engage students in learning • Over half say their lesson plans are richer and contain timelier, more accurate information because of their access to the Internet. • 75% say that technology use in schoolwork has resulted in increased student performance and achievement. • Teachers believe that more computers in the classroom are the tools with the greatest potential for improving student achievement. Other promising tools include: • laptops for students to use at school • tools to help parents and teachers communicate • a useful schoolwebsite. Reference:http://www.tomorrow.org/docs/Speak%20Up%202006%20National%20Snapshot_Teacher.pdf
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Statewide Instructional Technology (SIT) 10 County Cluster Model Goals of the SIT Project To provide training and support services to assist public, charter and private schools in acquiring standards-based, instructional technology integration practices for K – 12 subject areas. To integrate IDEAL (Integrated Data to Enhance Arizona’s Learning) in professional development efforts. www.ade.az.gov/technology/sit
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Contact Information Cathy PoplinDeputy Associate Superintendent Educational Technology Unit School Effectiveness cathy.poplin@azed.gov 602-364-1349 Nan Williams Director of Educational Technology School Effectiveness Division Nan.williams@azed.gov (602) 364-4021