Nevada Pathway Project Online Professional Development Background of the Nevada Pathway Project

The Nevada Pathway Project grew out of the Nevada Educational Technology Plan and statewide concern about student engagement and achievement. Stakeholders recognized that it is crucial that Nevada’s students are prepared for the demands of the 21st century. Nevada’s students are dispersed across 109,826 square miles, live in a variety of urban and rural areas, and can benefit from the links to the peers, experts, and the world through technology. Increased education technology, appropriately used in classrooms, is critical for meeting these needs. Nevada students deserve to use technology as they work towards academic achievement, develop career aspirations, and build cultural awareness. Nevada students must be prepared to compete in a global economy in which technology is an essential tool for success.

Participating teachers and administrators took part in a two-year professional development program, funded through Federal ARRA, focused on recognizing and addressing the needs of 21st century students through the framework of the revised Nevada Educational Technology Standards, which align to the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S).

All of the professional development took place in an online environment. The modules are archived for future professional development needs across the state. To facilitate the integration of educational technology and implementation of strategies learned, each participating teacher was provided a minimum set of technology tools, such as student laptops and iPod touches. Read more…

Rigorous professional development pushed teachers outside of their comfort zone and stretched them into transforming their practice. Many teachers felt this experience provided them with the opportunity to become facilitators of learning which will benefit their students for years to come. Positive Results Teacher created MAP websites, and

Kids in Action TPACK lesson plan e-books by content

area John I. Wilson Leadership for

Learning Award Featured case study in Cases in

Educational Technology Integration in Urban Schools

Presentations CUE 2011, ISTE 2012

Online modules created in MOODLE are available to all Nevada teachers.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Connected Teacher Mobile Tech Shed Nevada Collaborative Projects

Integrating Technology into the Classroom Pre-requisite course. It is recommended that this is taken first.

Course Objectives

1. Build background knowledge and skills of 21st Century learning, TPACK, Web 2.0 Tools/Resources, and using games in the classroom.

2. Explore available tools and resources to support classroom technology integration.

3. Learn how to create activities and lesson plans for any content area.

4. Implement your learning in the classroom.

5. Reflect on your learning. 6. Share your experiences with other

teachers.

Course Content

21st Century Skills

1. What are the 21st Century Skills? 2. Learning to Change, Changing to

Learn 3. ISTE: National Education Technology

Standards 4. Partnership for 21st Century Skills

a. Framework definitions b. Skills Maps/ICT Literacy Maps c. Sample Activities d. P21 Common Core Toolkit

5. NETS-S and P21 Framework Correlation

6. Cheryl Lemke's Innovation Through Technology Webinar

TPACK (Technological-Pedagogical-and-Content-Knowledge)

1. What is TPACK? 2. More TPACK information 3. Activity Types 4. TPACK Lesson Planning

Web 2.0 Tools and Resources 1. What is Web 2.0? 2. Ideas for using Web 2.0 tools in your

classroom Using Games and Simulations 1. Learning occurs when we play 2. Resources by Content Area

Online modules created in MOODLE are available to all Nevada teachers.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Connected Teacher Mobile Tech Shed Nevada Collaborative Projects

The Connected Teacher

Course Objectives

1. Create and maintain a professional online presence (website, blog, etc.)

2. Create and maintain a dynamic online resource for students and parents (including calendar, interactivity, resources, etc.)

3. Create and maintain an ePortfolio (artifacts, CV/resume, evidence of PD learning, professional interests, etc.)

4. Explore various tools and samples of teacher websites, blogs, etc.

5. Explore teacher communities (Edmodo, Ning, etc.)

6. Reflect on your learning. 7. Share your experiences with other

teachers. 8. Explore resources to help

students understand digital citizenship and create/maintain their online presence.

Course Content Websites, Wikis, and Blogs

1. Why do I need to be connected? 2. Which one(s) should I use? 3. What to include 4. Resources for websites, wikis, and

blogs a. Blogging Basics b. Sample Blogs and Wikis c. Sample teacher websites d. Tutorials e. Gadgets, widgets, and other

fun stuff 5. Copyright and Fair Use Law

a. Copyright FREE media 6. ADA Accommodations for

Websites and Online Courses 7. Maintaining your

website/wiki/blog

Creating an Electronic Portfolio

1. Where do I begin? 2. How do I build my portfolio? 3. Electronic Portfolio resources

from Kathy Schrock 4. Sample ePortfolios 5. Curriculum vitae resources and

samples

The Connected Classroom

1. Why go paperless? a. What students say b. Resources for teaching

paperless c. Samples and Tips

2. Blogging with students

Online modules created in MOODLE are available to all Nevada teachers.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Connected Teacher Mobile Tech Shed Nevada Collaborative Projects

Mobile Tech Shed

Course Objectives

1. Learn the basic operation of an iPod touch and iPad.

2. Become familiar with navigating, identifying, and downloading content from iTunes into your iTunes library.

3. Understand the basic process of managing multiple mobile devices.

4. Explore different strategies and tips for managing a technology rich environment.

5. Explore advanced instructional uses and implementation ideas.

6. Understand how iPods and iPads can be used in various instructional settings to support student learning.

Course Content iPods and iPads: Basics

1. iPod Touch: At a Glance 2. Slide to Learn 3. Further Exploration

All About iTunes

1. The Basics 2. Building a library 3. Setting up an iTunes Account

without a credit card 4. App Store 5. Volume Purchase Program

Inside the Toolbox

1. Updating the IOS 2. Carts 3. Setting up a Master iPod 4. Creating a BackUp 5. Restore All iPods from Master

BackUp 6. Configuring WiFi 7. iCloud

Managing a Technology Rich Classroom

1. Technology Contracts 2. Check In & Check Out 3. Device Identification 4. Golden Nuggets! Essential Advice

Online modules created in MOODLE are available to all Nevada teachers.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Connected Teacher Mobile Tech Shed Nevada Collaborative Projects

Mobile Tech Shed (cont’d)

Beyond the Basics

1. Creating ePubs 2. Adding United Streaming Videos 3. TextBooks 4. Books Galore! 5. Going Google 6. Voice Memos

a. Reading Fluency & Smart Playlists

7. QR codes

iPods and iPads as a Learning Tool

1. Using iPods in the Classroom a. Science b. Social Studies c. English Language Arts d. Math

2. Learning Snapshots a. Ideas to Inspire: Using iPods

and iPads b. Interesting Ways to use an

iPad 3. Apps Galore!

a. iPoddery- Resource Exploration

b. Apptivities c. App Favorites: Tutorials

Online modules created in MOODLE are available to all Nevada teachers.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom The Connected Teacher Mobile Tech Shed Nevada Collaborative Projects

Nevada Collaborative Projects

Course Objectives

1. Collaborate with teachers and classrooms from around the State of Nevada.

2. Participate and complete a collaborative project, or, create your own collaborative project.

3. Demonstrate 21st century skills.

Course Content

1. Life Science: Biodiversity in Nevada, multimedia project

2. Earth Science: Mining for Nevada’s Future

3. Math: Math On Location, blogging and podcasting

4. English/Language Arts: Online Book Clubs and Book Blogs

5. Social Studies: Webquests for learning, creating webquests

All courses were developed by Sara Stewart, CCSD and Terra Graves, WCSD

How to participate in the Nevada Pathway Project online modules: Clark County School District: Contact Sara Stewart, Curriculum and Professional Development, stewarts@interact.ccsd.net Washoe County School District: Contact Terra Graves, Educational Technology, tgraves@washoeschools.net All other counties: If your district has a MOODLE server, contact Terra or Sara to request the course files. If your district does not have a MOODLE server, teachers are welcome to take the courses from Clark or Washoe when they are offered.

District Representatives

Carson City: Janice Towns Churchill: John Johnson Clark: Loretta Asay Douglas: Brian Frazier, Leigh Luce Elko: Susan Neal Eureka: Elmer Porter Humboldt: Jeanne Moline, Dave Jensen Lander: Curt Jordan Lincoln: Robert Sidford Lyon: Scott Lommori Mineral: Teri White Nye: Ginger Olson Pershing: Amanda Burrows Storey: Jerry Atkins Washoe: Joe Elcano

White Pine: Jennifer Farnsworth, Mark Bechtel

Professional Development Staff

Online PD Coordinator: Terra Graves, WCSD Project Facilitator: Sara Stewart, CCSD

Curriculum Specialist: Dixie Stephens, CCSD Online PD Tech/Website: Conrad Allen, CCSD

Evaluation Neal Strudler PG Schrader

UNLV

Project Managers Loretta Asay, CCSD Joe Elcano, WCSD

Dept. of Education

Kim Vidoni

Leadership Project

Jacque Ewing-Taylor Shawn Pennell

UNR

Credit Oversight Kendall Hartley, UNLV

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Carson

Wade Greenlee Douglas Whisler

Robert Maw

Churchill Kathy Buckmaster

Torri Conley Nancy Deutscher

Emily Harrison Alexander

Clark Lyn Acebo

Samantha Barry Annemarie Behm Germaine Burd Jennifer Butera Kimberly Caipa

Keely Carlin Jennifer Cascio Phillip Cascio

Theresa Cawthorn Terra Cook Jackie Efros Erick Ekker

Christine Estrella Ramona Fowler Kenya Gillespie

Imy Grant LaDawn Grant Jenny Harms

Cara Heck Devin Heintz

Carl Houghton Misty Hubbard

Dan Jalbert Rikkie Jensen Rebecca Keith

Jennifer Khachikian Kristin Kuss

Caprice Leidig Melissa Marks

Jordana McCudden Carol McGrew

Patricia McIntyre Brent Mesenburg

Monica Noel Pienta Alois Pajak

Sherry Pendleton Denise Riley

Marianna Rivera Emily Rodriguez Rachel Ruttan Ryan Ruttan Cathy Sabol

Jennifer Seitz Matt Symes

Debra Trabert Amy White

Robert Wilson Michael Wood

Douglas Lorna Doerr

Jennifer Glick Zoe Greenberg Shorten

Lin Vana

Elko Tina Barger Bryant Blake

Laura Hansen Sarah Jolley

Jerome Reamer Tenna Walker

Esmeralda John Scates

Humboldt Heather Lemm

Veronica McVey

Lander Jim Pacheco Holly Preece

Lincoln

David Hansen Brooke Haworth

Lyon

Lanette Bowen Alison Cadwell

Mineral

Mike Mayes

Nye Mary Brickles

Storey

Connie Robertson Camille Stegman

Washoe

Karen Decker Michelle Habdas

Tina Holland Mary Keller

Athena Klock Vallarie Larson

Laurie Line Kit McCormick

Misha Miller Tammy Nechita Kristie Parker

Jennifer Patetta Leanne Weinhold

White Pine Courtney Siber

Elizabeth Speakman Leif Tokerud