MSDWT Teacher Technology Academy

Linking Literacy, Technology, and Academic Standards

Moving from Learning ABOUT Technology
to Learning WITH Technolgy

HOW?

• Provide a model for effectively integrating technology into the curriculum
  
  
• Provide continuous support for teachers as they implement the model in their own classrooms
  
  

  GOALS

• Provide teachers with knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively use technology to enhance student learning
  
  
• Model the integration process into all curricular areas
  see Pond video
  
  
• Provide a supportive environment for teachers using technology as a tool to help improve student achievement
  see MHart video
  
  
• Provide long term support for teacher via coaching and an electronic forum

• The Curriculum...Standards
  see Lesson Plan Template

• Roles of Technology in Teaching and Learning

• Technology Integration
  see scenarios in video 1, video 2, video 3
  and answer questions about each scenario.

• Integration Model
  see Guiding Questions with links to examples in a TTA Lesson Plan

• Appropriate Use of Technology
  see NCREL's Range of Use Diagram

In the academy year, participants will:

• Complete five-day summer training
  see Comments from Participants
  
  
• Participate in the online academy forum
  
  
• Develop and implement, with help of a coach, appropriate instructional uses of technology
  
  
• Assist other teachers in integrating technology into instructional practices
  
  
• Participate in district's technology showcase
  
  

• Selecting Leaders
  see Leadership Grid
  
• Determining timeline, resources, and participant selection method
  

Physical Set-up
Tools (Hardware & Software) and Topics

Any hardware and software used in the Academy must also be available to teachers when they leave the Academy, preferably at home and always at school.

Where does all this stuff come from? Schools are paying for professional development and technology. TTA puts those resources where they do the most good with professional development to support teachers and technology to support academic standards.


• Building internal capacity
  
  
  

Communication, Collaboration, and Continuation

Collaboration (Angel or Blackboard) or email + a web site

• Before
  
• During the first week of the Academy
  
• On-going support throughout the Academy year
  
• Graduate Credit (3 hours) offered through Butler University

Continuous learning

• On site and online
  
• Individualized by participant needs
  
• Customized workshops
  
• Resource identification
  
• Learning opportunities
  
• Sharing sessions to celebrate success
  see Yearbook video