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Varina Elementary. Technology in the Spotlight 2006-2007. 1st Year. Background - MacSchool Administrator at John Rolfe Middle School. Set goals/expectations to improve instruction through the increased use of technology.
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Varina Elementary • Technology in the Spotlight • 2006-2007
1st Year • Background - MacSchool Administrator at John Rolfe Middle School. • Set goals/expectations to improve instruction through the increased use of technology. • Provide differentiation of instruction through seamless integration (not isolation)
Plan To Move Forward • Setting expectations at the start of the year. • Continuous School Improvement Plan • Professional Growth Plan • Modeling • Sharing Expectations/Following Up.
Plan to Move Forward • Developing plan with ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher) • Removing Barriers to Instruction. • Develop schedule for ITRT. (e.g. schedule to meet to discuss progress) • Purchase of New Technology (e.g. United Streaming, Clicker System, etc.).
Plan to Move Forward • Staff Development (Formal and Informal) • Faculty Meetings. • Staff Development Days. • Planning/Specials • After School Training.
Plan to Move Forward • ITRT Weekly Reports on Progress (Read and share with ITRT and teachers) • Other Supports • Teacher Recognition - anytime/all the time. • Personal Use of Technology. • Develop communication with ITRT. • Classroom visits
What Went Well? • Increased participation in use of technology. (Imovie, COW, United Streaming, etc.) • Reluctant Teachers using technology. • Improved teacher planning. • Better collaboration between ITRT and teacher. • Integration of technology in instruction (not isolated instruction)
What were the struggles? • Engaging the reluctant teacher. • Resources • Time/Learning Curve
Outcomes • Increase in use of technology. • Differentiation of instruction. • Teachers are enabled/empowered. • Creating a technology-friendly atmosphere. • See our Technology Webpage. (examples of our use of technology)