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Before we begin…. Think back on a professional development session that you attended in the past…. Consider a session that was especially effective . List two adjectives that describe it. Consider a session that was especially ineffective . List two adjectives that describe it.

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  1. Before we begin… Think back on a professional development session that you attended in the past… Consider a session that was especially effective. List two adjectives that describe it. Consider a session that was especially ineffective. List two adjectives that describe it.

  2. Thinkfinity Field Trainer Training TRN-2 Mary Lou Ley OOAK Consulting: 21st Century Learning Project

  3. Roster into this Session Access myThinkfinity – http://tims.thinkfinity.org/Welcome.aspx Click on Attendee Sign-In Login ID/E-mail ********

  4. Review Day 1 Material • Organization of Thinkfinity – Content and Literacy Partners • Thinkfinity Resources – Types of Learning Objects • Navigation – Content Partner sites, Search Engine, Educator Homepage • Thinkfinity Integration Framework • Classroom Configurations • Integration Plan Creation and Evaluation • Thinkfinity’s Professional Development Program • End-User Curriculum – Awareness, TCH-C, TCH-P • Customized Training • Official Thinkfinity Training – Register, Roster, Survey, Follow-Up • Training Materials

  5. Objectives/Goals Why are we here? What will we accomplish? • Wow Your Audience! • Create a list of WOW resources for every audience • Model Thinkfinity interactives within your training session • Thinkfinity for every educator • Plan Ahead! Create a Customized Training Plan • Create Training Opportunities

  6. Target 1 – X number of you will be excited about teaching others to use Thinkfinity Target 2 – X number of you will feel prepared to plan/conduct Thinkfinity training for end users Target 3 – X number of you will plan to deliver at least one of the end-user trainings in the next 10 weeks Targets for Today’s Training Over the next few weeks:

  7. WOW Your Audience!Finding Thinkfinity Treasures

  8. Power Issues – Environment and Economics • Can you generate enough energy for your town without running out of money? • How does the use of an energy source impact the quality of life for the people in the community? Lesson Plan

  9. Hunting for Thinkfinity Treasures Search for your own treasure - 30 minutes Show off your treasure to the group

  10. Apply the tools Show Them How It’s Done!Embed Thinkfinity Resources An interactive learning object to facilitate group discussion An interactive learning object to collect data

  11. Bio-Cube 3-Circle Venn Diagram Bodies Tell Stories A few more to get you started…

  12. Thinkfinity CAN Help EveryoneCustomizing Instruction

  13. Getting Everyone On Board I teach PE. There are not going to be any resources for me… I’m not comfortable using technology. I’d rather be grading papers and getting prepared for tomorrow’s lesson.

  14. Potential Conflicts • Special areas teachers often sit through PD that does not apply to their immediate assignment. • Some teachers are reluctant to use technology because they are uncomfortable with it themselves. • Many veteran teachers have seen educational fads come and go and would rather spend time in their classroom preparing for upcoming lessons than learn about a new “fad.” • Other - Describe another conflict that could occur.

  15. Getting Everyone On Board • In a small group: • Choose a potential conflict to discuss • Create a Conflict Map – Use the Drama Map from RWT and include: • the conflict (brief description) • why the conflict occurs • a possible solution to get the training participant on board • Choose a representative from your group to share your conflict map. Drama Map

  16. Ice Breakers “A relationship emerges in which personalization and caring prevail. The audience is signaled, “I know who you are, I care for you, and I have selected something specifically for you.” Garmston, 2005

  17. Setting the Stage “An initial step in teaching is to activate the prior knowledge of the learner related to the topic being introduced. Using interactive strategies to activate prior knowledge at the beginning of a session brings three benefits: It sets the norm for interactive, not passive, learning; it levels the playing field of knowledge; and it provides the psychological safety necessary for the social construction of meaning.” Garmston, 2005

  18. P R Proactive vs. ReactiveImmersing Thinkfinity into the School / District Culture

  19. Break

  20. Re-Focus! • Take a few minutes to form a group of 3-4 people. • Share one possible group of educators for whom you could design a training session. Will we hit our target?

  21. ALL Partner sites Homepage features Integration Component One or more Partner sites Homepage features choice Integration Component choice End-User Training - TCH

  22. Customized Training Plan Field Trainers are encouraged to customize Thinkfinity training for end users to meet the needs of the audience, with consideration being given to: • Availability of technology (inside and outside of the classroom) • Diversity of students’ ability (ELL, special needs, gifted/talented) • Socio-economic status • Ethnicity • School funding / special grants • Grade • Subject matter • Teacher ability/comfort level • Current trends/legislation • Student : Teacher ratio

  23. Training Plan - Part 1 • Identify a need – align with school/district goals • Determine content – what will you offer? • Logistics – location, time, contact, equipment • Software, Plug-ins, Firewalls – verify if installed • More logistics – registration and recertification • Session Announcement – promote/advertise

  24. Training Plan - Part 2 • Review course descriptions • Examine Trainer’s Guide (Awareness, TCH-C) • Locate appropriate Interactives • Develop agenda • Prepare training materials/handouts • Gather required supplies • Rehearse presentation • Save presentation

  25. Training Agenda You may wish to use the Thinkfinity Training Plan Template, which includes text form fields for easy completion, or you may design your own format for the agenda.

  26. Develop a Customized Training Plan • You may wish to work with a partner or work individually. • Think about a realistic training scenario - audience, goals, location, time available, etc. • Begin work on your plan.

  27. 90 minutes to work on Training Plan

  28. Share Training Plans

  29. Group Discussion… Moving Forward – What are your next steps in preparing to conduct Thinkfinity training for end users?

  30. Certificate Requirements It is your responsibility to maintain your Thinkfinity Field Trainer status. Here’s what you must do: • Each year you must train 5 people in at least one “official” session with 4.0 survey scores. • An “official” training session is one in which all four of the required steps are taken for the session. Your certification status and training scores may be reviewed through myThinkfinity.

  31. How much can you remember?

  32. Closure - What’s behind door number… ? 1

  33. Door #1 On a scale from 1-5, how prepared do you feel to conduct a Thinkfinity training for end users? Explain your answer.

  34. Door #2 Describe a favorite WOW resource from a Partner site that you will want to share with end users.

  35. Door #3 How much time do you feel end users (new to Thinkfinity) need to explore Thinkfinity resources?

  36. Door #4 Reflect on one of the training strategies we talked about today. Share your thoughts…

  37. Door #5 Describe a favorite training resource available through the Trainer Toolbox.

  38. Door #6 How will Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer Training help you in your current position?

  39. Training Targets As a result of today’s training, how many of you: • are excited about sharing Thinkfinity with other educators? • feel prepared to plan / conduct a Thinkfinity training for end users? • plan to deliver at least one Thinkfinity training in the next 10 weeks?

  40. Take the Training Survey From myThinkfinity, select Surveys, then “Complete a Survey.” Choose the appropriate survey from the list. Respond to the questions and click on Submit to record your responses. Thank you!

  41. References: Garmston, Robert. (2005). The Presenter's Fieldbook. Norwood: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc..

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