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Educational Technology OutreachEducational Technology OutreachProfessional Development ModelProfessional Development Model
2001 Maryland Technology Showcase2001 Maryland Technology Showcase
Davina Pruitt-MentleDavina Pruitt-MentleDecember 5, 2001
College of Education
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Professional Development Professional Development Opportunities: Past and PresentOpportunities: Past and Present
• Past– Technology skills– Short workshops-or seminar format
• Present– Integration/infusion of technology– Ties with school system and state curriculum– Connection to state and national content and technology standards– Focus on standardized assessments– Research based on “Best Practices”– Using technology to conduct research and assist in professional
growth
.
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Already In PlaceAlready In Place
• A variety of “How To” workshops and institutes
• Graduate level courses offered through the University of Maryland with focus on -
Developing teachers’ proficiency at integrating technology into the curriculum.
Using technology to conduct research and assist in professional growth.
Using technology to evaluate student progress.
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Educational Technology Outreach: Educational Technology Outreach: Professional Development ProvidesProfessional Development Provides
• High quality technology based, University supported professional development
• A large portfolio of classes developed in concert with – County specialists
– University experts
– Teachers in the field
• Graduate level credit given
• Courses can be taught in local schools on district equipment with district software, on campus or on-line
• Instructors and curriculum materials
• Flexible billing, registration, and scheduling
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Professional Development Professional Development in the Fieldin the Field
• Flexibility– Time
• After school
• Weekends
• Once a week/Every other week
– Course schedule• Does not have to be
aligned with University semesters
– Payment• Individual
• County
• Grant Payments
• Tuition Reimbursement
– Location• In-county
• On campus
• On-line
– One - three credit modules
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Professional Development ResearchProfessional Development Research
Implementation is critical, as some techniques such as the short workshop model do not stick with teachers and therefore the instruction does not get passed on to the students
Wilson, S., and Berne, J. (2000). Teacher learning and the acquisition of professional knowledge: an examination of research on contemporary professional development. Review of Research in Education 24, 173-209
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ETO Mode of DeliveryETO Mode of Delivery
• Face to Face (F2F)• F2F with Web enhancement• Distance learning labs• On-line
– synchronous
– asynchronous
*Many courses supported by County Technology Specialists*
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Cohort ModelCohort Model
• Group of teachers move through a string of six courses over a year
• Start face-to-face• Move to Web-enhanced• Evolve to completely online
Teachers have the chance to apply course content in their classroom, discuss successes and failures with their peers and instructors, and form networks for the future
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Course CreationCourse Creation
• Needs assessment– Counties
– Conferences
– Faculty
– Maryland Business Roundtable/MSDE
• Develop course with faculty +county input– Tailor course to county requirements/software
infrastructure
• University review/MSDE approval
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Course OfferingsCourse Offerings
EDUC 498A Project Based Classrooms
EDUC 498B Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom
EDUC 498C Technology Basics for Teachers
EDUC 498D Computers in the Science Classroom
EDUC 498E Computers in the Language Arts Classroom
EDUC 498F Integrating Technology in the Mathematics Classroom
EDUC 498K Computing in the School Setting: Teaching with Telecommunications
EDUC 498L Integrating Technology with the Social Studies Curriculum
EDUC 498M Internet Content for the Classroom
EDUC 498N Web-Based Instructional Tools
EDUC 498O Assistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher
EDUC 498P Technology Leadership Issues in Educational Technology
EDUC 498Q Desktop Publishing
EDUC498R Internet Content for the Classroom II
EDUC498S Internet Content for the Classroom III
EDUC498T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction I
EDUC498U Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction II
EDUC498V Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction III
EDUC498W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction I
EDUC498X Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction II
EDUC498Y Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction III
EDUC498Z Designing Instruction with Technology
EDUC698M Internet Content for the Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC698T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction (3 credits)
EDUC698W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction (3 credits)
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On-line CoursesOn-line Courses
• Internet Content for the Classroom• Distance Learning for the Classroom• Cyberethics• Reading Course-To Meet Teacher Certification
(2 courses for elementary teachers)• Interpreting Maryland Test Scores for School
Improvement - for Administrators• Technology Leadership for Educators
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PD is Over, Now What?PD is Over, Now What?
• Budgets are shrinking so it is imperative we know if its working
EVALUATIONEVALUATION
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Kirkpatrick’s LevelsKirkpatrick’s Levels
• Level 1 - Smile Sheet• Level 2 - Pre and Post Test• Level 3 - Continuing Evaluation
Kirkpatrick, D., (1998). Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler
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Kirkpatrick’s Levels Kirkpatrick’s Levels
• Level 1 - Smile Sheet– Evaluation after each module
• Level 2 - Pre and Posttest– Pretest - school district driven– Posttest - evaluations and portfolio– Cross pollination of assessments
• Level 3 - Continuing Evaluation– Follow up 3, 9, and 12 months after course– Via email, survey, interviews– Selected sample observation
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Unique Best Practice PartnershipsUnique Best Practice Partnerships
• Baltimore City Public Schools – 6 module cohorts
– First 2 courses face-to-face
– Last 4 courses on-line
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• DC Public Schools– Developed collaboratively with PD staff and
practicing educators– Hybrid model
• F2F with web enhancement
• On-line through WebCT
Unique Best Practice PartnershipsUnique Best Practice Partnerships
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Unique Best Practice PartnershipsUnique Best Practice Partnerships
• Queen Anne’s County Public Schools– Unique infrastructure– Technology assessment of all new teachers
• assessment and proficiency at Level III needed before tenure
• hands on assessment• county pays for new teacher course work - to reach
Level III
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Queen Anne’s County Public SchoolsQueen Anne’s County Public Schools
• Schools: 12
• Students: 723114.7% increase over past 5 years
• Staff: Professional and Non-Professional 814
• New Hires :1999/2000 632000/2001 80
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Technology Competencies Grouped Technology Competencies Grouped Into 4 LevelsInto 4 Levels
* Level I - Technology Basics
* Level II - Applications and Online Strategies
* Level III - Integrating Technology into Instruction
* Level IV - Multimedia and Project-Based Learning
Minimum acceptable proficiency level: Level III
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Teacher TrackingTeacher Tracking
* Track 1 - For teachers who need basic software and computer training.
* Track 2 - For teachers who have skills in basic computer software but need strengthening in using the computers with their students.
* Track 3 - For teachers who demonstrate software competency and have some knowledge of how to use the computer in the classroom to support instruction.
* Track 4 - For teachers who demonstrate software competency and have knowledge of how to use the computer in the classroom to support instruction and do not wish to take additional coursework
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Assessment ResultsAssessment Results
Level II33%
Level I15%
Not Assessed8%
Level III44%
132 of 144 New Hires Assessed
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Enrollment in Classes Enrollment in Classes Offered by LevelOffered by Level
LEVEL IV4%
LEVEL III49%
LEVEL II38%
LEVEL I9%
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The ChallengeThe Challenge
• Continuously assess and adapt curriculum– Teacher competencies and input
– School district needs and desires
– Maintain University rigor and research
• Understand and incorporate national and state standards
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Our SolutionOur Solution
• Continuously assess on a variety of levels using business/industry model (Kirkpatrick’s model)
• Aid in the development of standards for technology education
• Stay current with PD “Best Practices” & Research• Combine industry with educational initiatives
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Educational Technology OutreachEducational Technology Outreach
Contact:
Davina Pruitt-Mentle
(301) 405-8202
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New OpportunitiesNew Opportunities
• Research using pre and post assessment
• Eastern Shore consortium cohort
• Frederick County
– Satellite Academy Workshop
• Grants
• Working with departments within the college
– Rolling credits into graduate program
• Xybernaut
• Cultural Design Teams
• Software evaluation