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2002 Sully Buttes Regional TTL Academy

Welcome. 2002 Sully Buttes Regional TTL Academy. Technology in Teaching and Learning (TTL). Governors Academy Year-long professional development opportunity for K-12 educators Summer academy School year follow-up. Basic Summer Academy.

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2002 Sully Buttes Regional TTL Academy

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  1. Welcome 2002 Sully Buttes Regional TTL Academy

  2. Technology in Teaching and Learning (TTL) • Governors Academy • Year-long professional development opportunity for K-12 educators • Summer academy • School year follow-up

  3. Basic Summer Academy • Purpose is to develop technology-capable South Dakota educators. • Provides teachers with the knowledge, competencies, and understandings to apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the learning needs of students. • Primary focus is the design of technology-rich units of study that are to be implemented during the school term following academy participation.

  4. Enrollment 1997 134 participants Residential Academies 1998 609 participants 1999 765 participants 2000 982 participants 2001 1203 participants Regional Academies 2002 1317 participants Total 5010 participants 54% of SD educators TTL Academies 1997-2002

  5. TTL Core Objectives • Evaluate instructional design and make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. • Design technology-rich units of study that support the diverse needs of learners. • Increase competency in the use of digital technologies that support classroom instruction and enhance professional practice.

  6. Additional Objectives • Participants will engage in online staff development that takes advantage of web-based technologies to enhance professional practice (ASCD Online Professional Development Course and a web-based learning environment for discussion). • Participants will engage in online and videoconference discussions to exchange ideas and research and reflect on professional beliefs and practices.

  7. Computing Skills • The TTL Academy is intended primarily for classroom teachers who are interested in effectively integrating technology into the teaching and learning process in ways that create more engaged learning opportunities for their students. • TTL participants are expected to possess minimum computer skills at the beginning of the summer seminar. Opportunities to gain, improve, and/or extend skills are available.

  8. Skills Covered • Computer Basics and File Management • K-12 Email and Listservs • Unit of Study using the Understanding By Design (USB) concepts • Microsoft Word • WebCT and Discussion Forums • DDN Videoconferences (3)

  9. Skills Covered • Web Navigation and Site Evaluation • ASCD Online Courses • Microsoft PowerPoint • Digital Photography • Tools for Visual Learning using Inspiration/Kidspiration • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft FrontPage to create your own web site

  10. Keep in mind: • If you ever get to the point where you think: • Take a breather and relax.

  11. What not to do when you get frustrated:

  12. School year Follow-up • Includes experiences that focus on participant’s daily practice, professional growth, and technology-driven reform in teaching and learning practices.

  13. Your TTL Staff Jean Libby Site Coordinator Onida Jackie Aspelin Lab Assistant Onida Jeremy Chicoine Network Administrator Onida Barb Unruh Lab Assistant Onida Terry Wilhelmi Instructor Black Hawk Tawana Grueb Lab Assistant Onida

  14. Challenge “Grow within your own skill level!”

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