Attending web conferences during this class was extremely important in order for me successful. By attending the web conferences I was able to ask questions and it also gave me the opportunity to hear the questions that my classmates had. What I enjoyed most about the web conferences was that I was given the opportunity to interact with other classmates that are from different parts of the state. Listening to their background provided me with a clearer picture on who they were. I was also able to put a face to their name. I have been able to build lasting relationships with my classmates and it is always fun to interact with them on the web conferences. We are able to share ideas and answer each other questions concerning the assignment. Ironically, the majority of the students attending the web conferences had the same questions which put me at ease.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Professional Development Plan: Week 4
Professional Development Plan
Goal: To integrate technology at Perkins MS in order to improve the process of desegregating data and classroom instruction.
Action Steps | Person(s) Responsible | Timeline Start/End | Needed Resources | Evaluation |
Through professional developments, key stakeholders will be informed of the District Technology Plan as per NCLB requirements and the state’s Long Range Plan for Technology. | District Technology Committee, District Educational Improvement Council | August 2012-October 2012 | Computers, Texas STaR Chart, AYP Data, CIP summaries | STaR Chart spreadsheets will be analyzed in order to determine the classification of each STaR Tech. Measurable goal: To be at an Advanced Tech for all categories by June 2013. |
Key stakeholders will be informed on how to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis, and the use of data from a variety of sources through campus professional developments. | Principal and Assistant Principal | October 2012- November 2012 | AEIS Report, AYP Report, STaR Chart, Long-Range Technology Plan | The Campus Improvement Plan will be used in order to determine what teacher areas need ongoing reinforcement. |
Teachers will gather, analyze, and use formative assessment data such as district benchmarks to improve decision making with the integration of technology. | Teachers, Administration, Curriculum Specialists. | November 2012- January 2013 | Benchmark District Reports, Computers | Benchmark data or other formative assessment ata will be desegregated and a report will be formulated in order to condense results. Areas of improvement will be targeted along with realistic goals. Technology action plans will be formulated. |
In a campus professional development, teachers will review their data analysis and pinpoint areas of improvement. Teachers will work collaboratively to integrate technology with instruction in order to improve weak areas. | Teachers, Support Staff, Administration, Curriculum Specialists | January 2013-February 2013 | Previous year’s AEIS reports, benchmark scores, campus technician. | Walkthroughs will be executed by administrators in order to ensure that technology is being effectively implemented in the classroom. Administrators will formulate reports in order to monitor student progress data. |
Technology action plans will be executed. On-going professional developments will be carried out in order to ensure proficiency of technology concerning the desegregation of data using technology and the integration of technology in the classroom. | Curriculum Specialists, Technology Personnel, and Staff Development Personnel | Feb 2013-June 2013 | Formative assessment data, campus-brought technology programs, technology action plans | Evaluations of professional developments will be collected and analyzed for future planning of trainings. Technology action plans will be modified if necessary. Teachers will be expected to be at an advanced tech in regards to using technology in the classroom and to desegregate data. |
Monday, January 30, 2012
Blog Posting #1: 5352
The STaR Chart area that caught my attention is Teaching and Learning. In Teaching and Learning, educators are using technology in their curriculum to most effectively reach today’s learners. Having well-trained teachers is key to executing this objective successfully. The majority of schools in Texas have shown continued improvement and are progressing towards the Target Tech Level which is the highest level of the STaR Chart. Since 2008, school districts at a local, state, and national level are striving to mold a technology literate generation by grade 8. A technology literate student is one who has mastered the Technology Applications TEKS. All learners are expected to be engaged in individualized, real world scenarios that are supported by modern technology tools. In addition, students are expected to know how to use technology to communicate important data and information across the globe. In regards to recommendations for improvement in the area, it is imperative to get parents involved in this technology movement. By having this stakeholder support, students will be more open to trying out new technology. In addition, every teacher must be fully trained in their respective tools that they use in the classrooms. There are times that educators are provided with ample technology resources yet do not implement them in the classroom due to lack of knowledge. Professional developments should be made mandatory in all technology tools and educators should be provided with the opportunity to attend these trainings during school hours in order to maximize attendance. By having support from all stakeholders, the technology revolution will prevail.
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