School Board Presentation District Technology Training Plan

1. School Board PresentationDistrict Technology Training Plan Don Bierschbach EDTC-640

2. Arlington County Public Schools • Teacher Survey • Technology that we already have in the County. • Technology that we could use. • What courses do we offer? • Proposed professional development

3. (diagram 1) survey questioner Arlington Public Schools)

4. Technology that we already have in the County. 4 PC computer labs in each High School (30 computers each). 1 complete Mac lab in each high school. 30 laptop carts that each have 20-30 laptops. Each classroom has at least 2 computer stations. Two high schools have IPAD carts with 20 IPads in each. All classrooms have Smart boards and LCD projectors. Each secondary school has a TV production studio. All common areas have wireless access and classrooms have wireless and wired access.

5. Technology that we could use. SMART Response™ interactive response systems SMART Document Cameras http://smarttech.com/Home%20Page/Solutions/Education%20Solutions/Products http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education

6. Teachers Technology Satisfaction Survey Level of Satisfaction Diagram 2: shows the percentage of teachers and their responses to the following questions including their overall level of satisfaction with the technology training being offered.

7. Additional Training Needed • Classroom Website Building • Creating Blogs and Wikis • Using the Smart board and smart-notebook for Instruction • Using PowerPoint for Instruction

8. The District Technology and Training Plan ●Develop and implement information technology training program for all APS employees ●Design a training strategy for teachers to assist in the integration of technology into the curriculum● Provide comprehensive instructional technology training and support ● Focus on website development and E communications. http://www.epd86.org/epweb/epTechTraining.htm

9. Goals and Objectives of the DTTP Administrators, ITCs, teachers, students, and parents will collaborate on and Implement the following: District needs Wants Develop Implement Evaluate Reflect Adjust Re-evaluate

10. Training What, Where and When

11. Desired results of the Arlington County Technology Plan Staff will acquire skills and become proficient in the following. Webpage development and maintenance Creating and maintaining Blogs and wikis Increased collaboration and team building through technology Effectively communicating using E tools with students and parents Assessing and addressing internet risks and safety http://blog.virgilio.it/index-bl.html

12. Evaluating the Plan: Measuring success Reflections Satisfaction surveys Voluntary after training assessments

13. In Conclusion Students: Will have mastered the required ISTE, Technology Standards (ISTE 2007) http://www.interferencetechnology.com/no_cache/technologies/testing/articles/features-single/article/towards-an-emc-technology-roadmap.html • Teachers: Will have mastered the • required ISTE, Technology Standards • (ISTE 2011)

14. Technology Access and Use Survey

15. Technology training Participant Feedback and Reflection Sheet • District Technology Training Course Participant Reflection/Feedback • Name:________________Date:_______School:___________ • Dates of Course(s):_____course(s) Title_______Instructor’s Name___________ • Pease respond to the following questions evaluating the course and the instructor: • Circle the response you most closely agree with: Use the following rating system: Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The Instructor was prepared and provided clear goals and objectives for the course. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The intended outcomes were clear realistic, and attainable. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The instructor was accessible to students before and after class. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The course was worthwhile and I would take another course from this instructor. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • I can incorporate these new skills immediately. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The course was challenging and exciting with a wide variety of activities and methods being utilized. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The small grade level groups were an important and necessary part of the course. They allowed for immediate feedback from peers. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion • The teacher was down to earth and not condescending or arrogant. The instructors were approachable. Yes, No, Not Sure, No opinion

16. Image References Slide 3: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher Technology Survey Diagram A Slide 4: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Classroom Photo Slide: 5 [Untitled image of Smart Response system]. Retrieved October 26, 2011, from http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education [Untitled image of document Camera]. Retrieved October 26, 2011, from http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education Slide 6: Bierschbach, D. (2011). Teacher Technology Satisfaction Survey Diagram B slide 8 Olvito, P. (Photographer). (n.d.). untitled [Photo]. Retrieved October 21, 2011, from http://www.epd86.org/epweb/epTechTraining.htm [Untitled image of Peel Diagram]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://www.peel.edu.on.ca/facts/goals.htm Slide 11 [Untitled image of Technology Training]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, from http://blog.virgilio.it/index-bl.html Slide 13 Untitled diagram of technology integration]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, fromhttp://www.interferencetechnology.com/no_cache/technologies/testing/articles/features-single/article/towards-an-emc-technology-roadmap.html Untitled diagram of 21st century classroom]. Retrieved October 25, 2011, fromhttp://lotay111.glogster.com/21stcenturylearner/ Slide 14: Bierschbach, D. (2011) Technology access and use survey form Slide 15: Bierschbach, D. (2011) Technology training participant feedback and reflection sheet

17. References: Arlington County Public Schools. (2011). Arlington County Public Schools. Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://www.apsva.us/page/2470 International Society for Technology in Education ISTE. (2008) retrieved October 25, 2011from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx State of Virginia Department of Education. (2011). School report card. Retrieved October 23, 2011, from http://www.doe.virginia.gov/