A Collaboration between University of Arizona and Arizona State University

1. Teaching in the 21st Century: The use of contemporary technology in the K-12 classroom and beyondTeach Tec A Collaboration between University of Arizona and Arizona State University

2. Teach Tec Teaching an Enhanced, Advanced, Customized Hands-On Technology Education Course

3. Website: http://teachtec.arizona.edu

4. Teach Tec Continuing education certificate program Developed by the University of AZ & AZ State University Teach K-12 educators Technology in the classroom *Project sponsored by the Arizona Board of Regents, the Helios Foundation and Women in Philanthropy, ASU Foundation

5. The Project Team University of Arizona Arizona State University Catherine Eden, PhD Colleen Carmean, PhD Chris Hiryak, MPA Linda Hess • Gail Barker, PhD • Htay Hla • Janae Cooley Other Contributors • Kathryn Coe, PhD • Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD • Ronald Weinstein, MD

6. Project Background Governor’s Executive Order 2006-07: Building 21st Century Schools Align schools and education to better meet Student and teacher needs Growing technology demands Prepare teachers to use technology High impact educational tool Enhance K – 12 education

7. Goals Learn available technology Focus on low-cost/no cost, currently available contemporary Understand the technology Immediate implementation How to use the technology Enhance content delivery

8. Project Deliverables • Establish hands-on CE certificate course for K-12 educators • Evaluate course and initial implementation • Evaluate reported use > 4 mths & > 9 mths • Assess reported impact on classroom teaching and student learning • Develop course sustainability plan • *Compare delivery modes *added later by TT team

9. Format • Technology introduction • Followed by hands-on training • Time to explore technologies • Group activity to create classroom exercise lesson • Post conference – submit individual lesson and course evaluation • In-person • Remote delivery • 12 Continuing education credits

10. Delivery Methods • In person • In-person with videoconferencing • Video streaming with Twitter or Neat Chat • Webinar

12. Highlighted Technologies • Flip Videos • Google Docs • Survey Monkey • Texting/Classroom Polls • Twitter/Neat Chat • YouTube/TeacherTube

13. Flip Video • Educators received Flip Videos • Ease of use, plug & play • Software included in device • No additional components

14. Participants and Locations 477 Educators Attended • 7 sessions • 50% attended in person • 43% attended via video stream • 7% attended via webinar • ~ 73 Communities • ~ 240 Schools

15. Participating Communities Ajo Albuquerque, NM Apache Junction Arizona City Avondale Benson Beverly Buckeye Cave Creek Chandler Chino Valley Concho Coolidge Cortaro Cottonwood Dateland Eagar El Mirage Flagstaff Florence Fort Defiance Fountain Hills Ganado Gilbert Glendale Goodyear Green Valley Hereford Houston, TX Joseph City Kayenta Kingman Lake Havasu City Lakeside Laveen Litchfield Park

16. Participating Communities Mammoth Maricopa Mesa Nutrioso Palmdale Paulden Peoria Phoenix Pima Pinetop Prescott Valley Queen Creek Rio Rico Sahuarita Salome San Tan Valley Scottsdale Sedona Show Low Sierra Vista Somerton St. Michaels Sun City Surprise Taylor Tempe Tolleson Topock Tuba City Tucson Vail Vernon Whiteriver Wickenburg Window Rock Youngtown Yuma

17. Participant Experience Using Technology: Participant Pre-Survey Above Average to Experienced 11% Average 18% Little to No Experience 71%

18. The Course

19. Sessions • 2009 – 1 two-day session • Tucson & Phoenix locations • In person/Video conferencing and Video streaming • 2010 – 3 one-day sessions • 2 sessions in Phoenix, 1 session in Tucson • Video streaming for distance audience • 2011 – 3 one-day sessions • 2 in person sessions in Phoenix • 1 session as Webinar *4 sessions were 7-9 grade STEM

24. Initial Results n = 352

26. X2 = 31. 54, df = 2, p < 0.001 More than one category could be selected X2 = 83.88, df = 5, p < 0.0001 Cellphone use & YouTube were the blocked technologies

27. More than one technology could be selected X2 = 462, p < 0.0001

28. p < 0.0001

29. More than one category could be selected X2 = 361.35, p < 0.0001

30. Teacher Comments • My students really like using the new technologies. They are more enthusiastic and complete more assignments because they like to use the technology. I was amazed how many papers I received because I allowed the students to use google docs. • Students were very happy to have permission to use their cell phones in class. The survey monkey definitely helps with finding out information easily. • Students and parents loved the beginning-of-school surveys. The flip camera has been instrumental in giving students feedback on their oral presentations.

31. Would attend a similar Teach Tec program p < 0.0001 Would attend an advanced Teach Tec program p < 0.0001

32. Conclusion • Technology gap between K-12 educators & students • 71% initially had little or no experience • Educators eager to learn technology • Enhanced the classroom experience • Reported positive impact on student learning • Increase in student participation

33. Conclusion • Barriers to implementation in some schools/districts • YouTube and Cellphone use • Hands on training course can be delivered over distance • More testing using Webinar • $50 threshold for course registration

34. http://teachtec.arizona.edu 21st Century Teaching for 21st Century Students