Lawrence Upper School provides comprehensive technology professional development for teachers to help them integrate technology effectively into their classrooms. This includes whole group trainings on new hardware, software or policies, weekly "Tech Tips of the Week" emails with simple instructions, and individualized training sessions. The school also offers optional summer workshops to ensure teachers are prepared before the new school year. Administrative support is needed for technology professional development through allocating time, funding, staffing, setting clear expectations, and providing incentives. Looking ahead, topics of interest include distance learning, online classes, cloud computing, and expert technology trainers.

1. 1-to-1 Series: Staff Development Ideas that Work!BySally GarzaDirector of Technology Lawrence Upper School

2. Sally Garza

3. Director of Technology

4. Lawrence Upper SchoolAbout ME

5. Lawrence School is an independent school in Sagamore Hills and Broadview Heights, Ohio that specializes in teaching students with learning differences. About ME

6. Philosophy of Technology Professional DevelopmentPurpose is to assist teachers in integrating technology seamlessly into their curriculum

7. Technology should = E2

8. Efficient & EffectiveMajor Steps inTechnology Professional DevelopmentStep 1:Make teachers aware of what technology and training are availableStep 2:Make teachers comfortable in using technology including how to troubleshoot technology issuesStep 3:Help teachers in being comfortable in assisting students with technology

9. Lawrence School’s TechnologyGrades 1-6 at Lower School CampusComputer Labs Teachers with laptopsAlphaSmart NEO’s available for checkout for 5-6th graders as needed (dsygraphia, written expression issues, ADHD…)2-3 laptops available in each classroom for use in classSmartBoards in all classrooms (just this year)

10. Lawrence School’s TechnologyGrades 7-12 at Upper School CampusTablet PC 1-1 program at high school gradesStudent/parent purchased at 9th gradeLaptop 1-1 program at middle school gradesSchool owned computersTeachers = tablet computers w/docks

11. Whole Group InstructionTheater/conference type setting gaining information through a lecture-style format

12. Topics range from:

13. Overviews of new policy, procedure, software, services, hardware

14. Not recommended for step-by-step instruction, unless they are very basic instructions and teachers all have computers with them

15. Tips:

16. Keep relatively short (10-30 minutes)

17. Use lots of pictures or visuals if available

18. Try to get audience participation if applicableWhole Group InstructionPros:Usually best for introduction to new service, policy, software, hardwareGreat for generating ideas amongst staff members on how to utilize technology Cons:Hard to make sure everyone understands new concepts Not good for step-by-step instruction of tech skillsMay need to do individual review with individuals lacking tech savviness

19. Tuesdays Tech Tips of the WeekWeekly mini-lesson sent to all faculty on a quick technology tip

20. Topics range from:

21. Online grade book tips