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inventive thinking • digital-age literacies • effective communication •
high productivity
Professional Development Technology
Our students areDigital Natives
Changing technology is the norm and expected. internet, social networking, MP3, cell phonesAnytime, anywhere when it comes to information access,
collaboration and communication.
Our teachers areDigital Immigrants
Changing technology is sometimes too fast.
Interactive whiteboards, online courses, digital media
Adopt new techniques and tools but still retain familiar habits.
Technology Rich @ Colonial
Colonial’s ever-changing landscape is collaborative, extremely
interactive and encourages:
digital-age literacies
inventivethinking
effective communication
highproductivity
Resource Provider
Data Coachand
Mentor
InstructionalSpecialist
ProfessionalDevelopment
Leader
Continual Learner
Catalyst forChange
LearningFacilitator
CurriculumSpecialist
ClassroomSupporter
TechnologyStaff
Developer
A Vision forProfessional Development in Technology
Instructional Goalsof the Technology Staff Developer
• Create and provide continuous and high quality professional development.
• To explore and carry out ways in which we can support classroom teachers as they integrate technology with instruction.
• Help to build a network of technology proficient and driven teachers and teams across all disciplines.
Standard Cycle
• Technology Resource Teachers
• Master Teachers and Department Heads
• Technology Integration Specialists
• Math and Reading Resource Specialists
• Technology Savvy Classroom teachers
Leaders in the Classroom Tailored by Building Culture
Building level support for technical procedures and instructional use of tools in the classroom.
Specialist teachers instructing courses that directly incorporate technology skills and applications.
Content experts and co-teachers in the building who push into classrooms and meet with teachers regarding the curriculum.
Teacher leaders who demonstrate exemplary professional skills in classroom teaching or in an educational specialty.
Proficient and “naturals” when it comes to integrating technology effectively into the classroom serving as a model for other teachers on their team.
Technology Integration is..• effective when it supports curricular goals and is
aligned with standards effectively to actively engage students.
• achieved when technology is routine and transparent.
• the use of digital media and collaboration tools in daily classroom practices and management.
• Effective uses of technology and 21st century skills occur in the context of rigorous and relevant academic content. This means that the technology is purposely used and incorporated into the curriculum/lesson to extend and enhance the learning.
• Effective use of technology in the classroom will lead to optimal instruction and student learning.
Designing Rich Lessons Using Technology
Matching the Technology to the Standards
NETS
PA State
Standards
AASL
Tracking TrainingStaff Development Log
TSD Log Data: Name, Building, Topic, Time, Tier, Developer, Next Steps
Assessing Technology Colonial’s Technology Tiers of Proficiency
• Colonial’s Online Course Technology Module for professional staff is integrated and highly effective.
• Technology coach in addition to the Technology Resource Teacher in each building will focus on integrating district technology initiatives tailored to building culture.
The FutureStrong Professional Development Program to
Endure
Andrew Boegly
Chief Information Officer
extension: 2129 [email protected]
TC BoeglyColonial Elementary
School Principal
extension: 2230 [email protected]
Michael Cavallaro
Network Supervisor
extension: 2168 [email protected]
Jerome Joyce Technology Staff Developer
extension: 2131 [email protected]
Steve Price Technology Staff Developer
extension: 2126 [email protected]
Julie Pustilnick
Reading Resource Teacher
extension: 2421 [email protected]
Kevin Willson Technology Integration Teacher
extension: 2335 [email protected]
230 Flourtown RoadPlymouth meeting, PA
19462610-834-1670