This document outlines a professional development plan for the Persian-Farsi Department at the Defense Language Institute. It includes three goals: 1) effectively using technology as an integrated tool for teaching and learning, 2) providing educational opportunities and resources through technology, and 3) ensuring access to appropriate technology infrastructure. An assessment was conducted to determine technology proficiency, attitudes, needs, and interests. Learning activities like using ScribeZone software are proposed to meet the goals. Resources on language learning and technology are shared. The evaluation plan involves collecting data from observations, surveys and EdTech profiles to analyze and modify professional development accordingly.

1. Professional Development PlanDefense Language InstitutePersian-Farsi DepartmentEDUU 564Dr. Sandra Combs By: Faezeh Firouzabadi

2. Goals and Measurable ObjectivesGoal #1:Students in Persian-Farsi Department, teachers, and administrators will effectively use technology as an integrated tool for teaching, leading, and learning to master standards.Objective: Students in Persian-Farsi Department and teachers use technology to gather and analyze data for improving student achievement, and students consistently make use of current and emerging technology in the learning process.

3. Goals and Measurable Objectives Cont.Goal #2: Students in Persian-Farsi Department, teachers, and administrators will benefit from a broad range of educational opportunities and resources through the use of technology.Objective: Technology resources are provided to support the learning and technology needs of the school and DLI community.

4. Goals and Measurable Objectives Cont.Goal #3: Students in Persian-Farsi Department, teachers, and administrators will have access to the appropriate technology resources and infrastructure necessary to support teaching, leading, and learning.Objective: Schools will have a sufficient number of Internet-enabled computers and the infrastructure necessary to support learning, communication, and administrative goals of the Persian-Farsi department.

5. Needs Assessment & Purpose of Training The purpose of my needs assessment survey:Determine teachers’ levels of technical proficiency, attitudes, perceived needs, and interests toward the use of technology in teaching/learning the second language. Use of educational technology effectively, and integrate them into our school curriculumto enhance student learning, and improve student academics.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9WPY5QV

6. Learning ActivitiesOne of the specific contents that relates to goals/objectives of professional development is improving teacher and student achievements, therefore, students in Persian-Farsi Department and teachers have to consistently make use of current and emerging technology in the learning process.One of the specific activities that will result in meeting goals/objectives of professional development is using ScribZone to enhance student and teacher abilities in learning/teaching listening skills.

7. ScribeZoneScribeZone: Educational software for language training and courseware development in the field of language training.ScribeZone Technology is designed to enhance the listening skills indirectly by strengthening the learners’ transcription sub-skills. This software was developed exclusively for the NSA (National Security Agency) based on an action research conducted in the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC).Goods/Services: Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of language trainingOwner: National Security AgencyStatus: Approved by the examining attorney for publication for opposition. Helpful websites and useful resources for workshop participants:http://www.trademarkia.com/scribezone-85070391.htmlhttp://whois.domaintools.com/scribezone.comhttp://trademark.markify.com/trademarks/uspto/scribezone/77852775

8. Research and ResourcesThe majority of DLIFLC products are publicly available through the DLI’s website, where you can find materials designed and made by the Language Science and Technology Directorate. http://www.dliflc.edu/index.htmlTechnology Sites:Cultural Orientation: http://fieldsupport.dliflc.edu/lp/co.htmlAdvanced North Korean Dialect Material: http://www.dliflc.edu/ankdm/Accents Library: http://www.dliflc.edu/accents/Area Studies: http://www.dliflc.edu/areastudies/content/default.htmlCountries Perspective: http://fieldsupport.dliflc.edu/cip.aspxOnline Diagnostic Awareness: http://oda.dliflc.edu/G.L.O.S.S.: http://gloss.dliflc.edu/Phone Conversations: http://phone.dliflc.edu/Weekly Training Event: http://wte.dliflc.edu/Headstart2: http://hs2.lingnet.org/

9. Evaluation PlanEvaluation Instruments/Data to Be Collected:Professional development training Staff meeting agendasStaff surveysTeacher observation Surveys will be used to guide ongoing instructionMonitoring and Evaluation:Data will be gathered from observation, feedback and surveys. Sign-in sheets at professional development trainings will be collected and data will be analyzed and compiled yearly.EdTech Profile data collected and analyzed by Curriculum and Instruction’s Teacher Specialists to describe increase or decrease in knowledge of how to use technology.The results will be reported to the Technology Group, Team Meetings and Chairpersons-Dean Meetings three times a year. After each review and presentation of the data, modifications to the Professional Development will be made accordingly.

10. ConclusionThe Persian-Farsi Technology Group will review the evaluation plan data collection methods, instruments, common data elements, and timelines, and this information will be provided to other key groups three times a year.Infrastructure, funding and budget will be reviewed following Persian-Farsi department, and site budget timelines. Teacher data on instructional technology use and integration will be correlated with classroom observation data and with the EdTech Profile Technology Assessment data. Teacher and administrator use of district technology resources will be collected through surveys. This information will be gathered yearly and reported to various group and department chairpersons, and department Dean.