2. Agenda: 2 What can technology do for my classroom? What does PME offer in terms of technology resources? What does Texas, Katy and PME think of Technology? Texas STaR Chart PME’sSTaR Trends Staff Development Exchange
3. What can technology do for my classroom? 3 Technology can…. Increase student engagement Keep learning up to date Aide in administrative duties “Once they are given permission to learn in this way, they just take off.” (Boss and Krauss 2007.)
4. Stages of technology integration in the classroom. 4 Dabbling. Doing old things in old ways. Doing old things in new ways. Doing new things in new ways. Where are you in this continuum? (Prensky 2005.)
5. What does PME offer me? 5 Smart Boards Elmo projectors Computer Lab Flip Video Recorders Microscope Digital Cameras Online library search services You can check out this and more from Marta in the Library or David from the science lab.
6. Goals of Texas 6 Texas’ goals are outlined explicitly in the Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) 2006-2020 Goals are included in each key area: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Administration and Support, and infrastructure. Goals are outlined for each component of the educational system: TEA, SBEC, ESC, Local Education Agencies, Texas Higher Education, & Parents, Communities and Private Sector.
7. Goals of Katy ISD 7 Technology is an integral learning tool for curriculum delivery and management of instruction. Access to curriculum and current student performance data is provided to parents using technology as a primary means for connectivity. Curriculum is dynamic and is significantly influenced by research, college requirements, the technological world, and the needs of a changing workforce. The district is committed to providing a state-of-the-art curriculum and instructional delivery system. http://www.katyisd.org/curriculum/Pages/faq.aspx
8. Goals of PME 8 PME is scheduled to receive technology funds from the recent bond passed. PME campus improvement goal #4: PME teachers and staff will integrate available technology tools into their curriculum and instruction 50% or greater students proficiently utilizing technology to access curriculum.
9. What is the STaR Chart? 9 STaR is a statewide rating scale used to determine a campus’ efficiency and level of progress. Key Areas: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure Levels of Progress: Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech
12. Teachers feel there is a lack of knowledge in crossing over into advanced use of technology to integrate it into teaching and learning.
13. We have 1: 500 support staff to computer team to help us achieve our technology goals
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15. PME Action Plan 12 What are we going to do to increase our teacher knowledge base? Each team provide the principal with one expert in any area, and the concepts of interest for the individuals or teams by Friday. Check out the technology!!! Start Dabbling!
16. References 13 Boss, S., & Krauss, J. (2007). Real Projects in a digital world. Principal Leadership, 8(4), 22-26. Prensky, M.(2008). Adopt and adapt: Shaping tech for the classroom. Edutopia: The George Lucas Educational foundation.
