Iris Chapa’s Technology Plan
Goal: All and Staff at Tuloso Midway ISD will participate in various technology staff developments that will help create a new vision for the 21st Century classroom.
ACTION STEPS:
A) New Teachers, grades K-12, will participate in a technology teacher training camp.
B)New Teachers will pass 8 online tests based on Windows Office & Internet.
C)TM Technology Department will hold 3 Technology Camps where they will learn technology products and will set up web page.
D) All TM Teachers will be asked to complete 4 levels of technology competency over SBEC STMISD Teachers are encouraged to partake in iCamp – an after school tutorial program aimed at taking teachers past the “how to” level.
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PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE:
A)
Lorri Dcobrava
Luana Ortiz
Trish Panknin
TMISD Technology Speicalists
B) Debbie Van Zandt HS Librarian & Trish Panknin
C)
Trish Panknin
Lorri Doubrava
Luana Ortiz
TMISD Technology Dept.
D) Trish Panknin
Nanette Chapa
E) Trish Panknin & TMISD Staff Presenters
TIMELINES
A) July 7-10th – during new teacher orientation
B) Tests will be offered during the first 3 intercessions(Sept, Oct., & Dec)
C) July 14,2011, Last Friday of Intersession, and Last Day of School for Teachers
D) Ongoing throughout the school year
RESOURCES
A) TM District Technology Plan
High School Library. Technology Funding
B)TMISD District Technology Plan
C) TMISD District Technology Plan &
Campus Improvement Plans
D)Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 & TMISD Campus Improvement Plan
E) 30 hour technology tutorial offered 3 hours per night – every 2-3 weeks
Each teacher will provide their own lesson plan and utilize the various technology tools provided at TMHS Campus.
EVALUATIONS
A) Administration and Teachers will Evaluate the STaR Chart results for our district. Teachers will provide a needs assessment based on the data presented in STaR Chart
B)Teaches are required to log into online testing program provided by national website and administered by District Librarians
C)Teachers will be responsible for
Maintaining a class/organization webpage throughout the school year.
D) Teachers will turn in various products to demonstrate competency level
All TMISD Staff will participate in a full day technology conference where teachers will present the newest technology tools
E) 30 hour technology tutorial offered 3 hours per night – every 2-3 weeks
Each teacher will provide their own lesson plan and utilize the various technology tools provided at TMHS Campus.Syllabus and documents will be posted for each class. Participating staff will be asked turn in products at the end of each camp. Teachers will also show use of Atomic Learning. E- Portfolios & Presentations
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Chapa's STaR Chart Presentation
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Blog #3 National Technology Draft Plan
President Obama said "Education is the key to America's economic growth and prosperity and our ability to compete in the global economy". The goals of the Obama administration are to raise the proportion of college graduates so that 60 percent of our population holds a 2-4 year degree by 2020. It also states that the US close the achievement gaps so that when students graduate high school they are ready to succeed in college and careers. The National Technology Plan realizes that technology plays a direct role in peoples lives everyday. We need to utilize technology and it's real world lessons and integrate them into the classrooms. This is key and will provide a better understanding and modeling of real life tasks. Not only will technology provide better learning...it will also help generate data needed to improve education. The NETP provides 5 essential goals: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. The issue for the education system is taking all of different learning tools and providing efficient lessons that are individualized for every type of learner. The lessons must model real life examples. The difference from traditional classrooms, this method empowers the students to take control of their own learning. The NETP also wants to show new ways to measure strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. Various assessment tools are being used to see what works and what doesn't work best for students. This information can be used throughout the nation. The Data collected can be used continuously for improvement by providing feedback from educators, parents and students.
The infrastructure of schools is also changing. Many districts are now equipping students with the technology tools needed for students accessibility. Technology tools are showing up in libraries, classrooms, labs and tutorials. By providing the tools needed for students to successfully complete new lessons, we offer them every opportunity to access technology. Finally, by rethinking basis assumptions such as students learn best seated and in front of a teacher....we can redesign the classroom to fit the needs of the 21st century learner. The NETP takes a look at the way we separate students by age, subject and other methods. They ask the better question of "Do students work best when they are grouped or individually?"
The infrastructure of schools is also changing. Many districts are now equipping students with the technology tools needed for students accessibility. Technology tools are showing up in libraries, classrooms, labs and tutorials. By providing the tools needed for students to successfully complete new lessons, we offer them every opportunity to access technology. Finally, by rethinking basis assumptions such as students learn best seated and in front of a teacher....we can redesign the classroom to fit the needs of the 21st century learner. The NETP takes a look at the way we separate students by age, subject and other methods. They ask the better question of "Do students work best when they are grouped or individually?"
Blog 2 Progress Report
After reviewing the progress report for the Long Range Plan for Technology I have much to report. The progress report explains the importance of students using real world tools and technology to create a strong learning environment. The report show strength in student success when various technological tools are utilized in the classroom. When students have access to computers, they are more engaged and provide results. Many students have different learning styles...technology provides a the verbal, visual and kinesthetic learning tools for all students.
Parents also can succeed in becoming a 21st Century Learner by playing a key role in their child's education. Parents can adapt to new tools in technology that are provided to them on a daily basis. Such tools are: attendance and grading information, the work that students are doing both in school and at home, and utilizing access to the many technology opportunities provided by a district for them. Teachers are also given the professional development opportunities available to help them integrate technology into their everyday lesson plans. Teachers are offered many opportunities through their region ESC's to teach them the information needed to provide students with the tools to become a 21st Century Learner. More teachers and utilizing technology in their everyday lessons such as mobile lab carts, web based lessons, and distance learning opportunities. With these tools, teachers are finding students are more engaged and provide a better understanding of the subject being taught. Community and school board members are finding better ways to bring in the resources needed to provide the most up to date technological tools to districts. Grants are being offered to students on a yearly basis, community members are providing various resources to help invest in their future community members.
Charts show a decrease of early tech and developing tech from '08-'09 to '09-'10. The progress report does show an improvement in teachers technology applications for capabilities. It also shows more integration of technology in day to day classroom lessons. There is also a push to lets students develop self directed learning skills that enable them to learn more effectively.
Parents also can succeed in becoming a 21st Century Learner by playing a key role in their child's education. Parents can adapt to new tools in technology that are provided to them on a daily basis. Such tools are: attendance and grading information, the work that students are doing both in school and at home, and utilizing access to the many technology opportunities provided by a district for them. Teachers are also given the professional development opportunities available to help them integrate technology into their everyday lesson plans. Teachers are offered many opportunities through their region ESC's to teach them the information needed to provide students with the tools to become a 21st Century Learner. More teachers and utilizing technology in their everyday lessons such as mobile lab carts, web based lessons, and distance learning opportunities. With these tools, teachers are finding students are more engaged and provide a better understanding of the subject being taught. Community and school board members are finding better ways to bring in the resources needed to provide the most up to date technological tools to districts. Grants are being offered to students on a yearly basis, community members are providing various resources to help invest in their future community members.
Charts show a decrease of early tech and developing tech from '08-'09 to '09-'10. The progress report does show an improvement in teachers technology applications for capabilities. It also shows more integration of technology in day to day classroom lessons. There is also a push to lets students develop self directed learning skills that enable them to learn more effectively.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Blog 1 Educator Preparation and Development
Classrooms are changing. Education is changing. With the advancements in technology, it has become imperative that educators are given the tools to apply the technology needed for 21st century learners. Studies have shown that technology in the classroom increases understanding, creates a more engaged class, and even boosts teacher morale. There are a variety of opportunities available for educators and administrators to achieve the tools needed for educational technology. One of the opportunities for professional development can be found at the regional service center. The Education Service Center offers a variety of professional development needed for educators to continue to promote technology in the classroom. Most of the region service centers have free professional developments if your district is associated with their ESC. We are one of those districts. Tuloso Midway staff attends 3-4 professional developments per year at our ESC. The goal is to create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. The state has mandated Project Share which mandates Web 2.0 tools and applications for trainings throughout the state.
The progress support is located in the Long Range Plan and will eventually lead to the progress in technological advancements for the future. The goal is to make sure educators know the importance of educational technology and the many possibilities of it's use. I requires all educators: graduate from an education preparation program that models technology in instructional practices; develop new learning environments that use technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative; ensures full integration of appropriate technology throughout curriculum and instruction.
My recommendation for the Educator Preparation and Development would include a mandated portfolio that every educator must submit to their administrators that shows at least 1 technological assignment every six weeks. This will encourage teachers to not only learn the technological tools but model them in the classroom through assignments. This will enable the teachers to be exposed to the tools and master the applications. This portfolio will enable administrators to provide documentation of the technological practices taking place on their campus daily.
The progress support is located in the Long Range Plan and will eventually lead to the progress in technological advancements for the future. The goal is to make sure educators know the importance of educational technology and the many possibilities of it's use. I requires all educators: graduate from an education preparation program that models technology in instructional practices; develop new learning environments that use technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative; ensures full integration of appropriate technology throughout curriculum and instruction.
My recommendation for the Educator Preparation and Development would include a mandated portfolio that every educator must submit to their administrators that shows at least 1 technological assignment every six weeks. This will encourage teachers to not only learn the technological tools but model them in the classroom through assignments. This will enable the teachers to be exposed to the tools and master the applications. This portfolio will enable administrators to provide documentation of the technological practices taking place on their campus daily.
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