Three-tiered Blended Professional Development Model

for K-12 Educators

Sandra Johnson, M.A. & M.S. Susie Ceppi- Bussmann, Ph.D.New Mexico State University

Regional Educational Technology

Assistance program (RETA, http://reta.nmsu.edu)

1998 Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

Partnership with NM school districts to

provide professional development for K-12 educators in using technology for instruction

RETA at NMSU

Curriculum based learning experiences

with participants as students

Six research-based principles Content-focus Standards-based Collaboration Authentic Demonstration Evaluation

RETA PD Framework

RETA Impact

Use and integration of technology in the

classroom

Use of constructivist practices in the

classroom

Increased their collaboration with colleagues

Experienced greater confidence in using

technology

Assumed more leadership roles

In 2002 expanded into online teaching and

learning (OTL)

PD for RETA instructors

Blended format (f-2-f workshops & online)

Professional Development Dossier Workshops

RETA PD for OTL

IDEAL-NM online teacher training 2006- 2010 Enhancing Education

Through Technology (EETT) grants

Education 360 5 district partnerships Facilitated OTL PD for approx. 200 NM

educators

Experience in OTL PD

Delivered in blended formats Face-to-face workshops Online asynchronous LMS Synchronous & archived webinars Peer mentorship and onsite and online Integrates modeling, instruction, practice,

ongoing support and feedback, high

engagement, and leadership development

RETA’s OTL PD Model

The ultimate goal of the professional

development was to improve academic achievement for New Mexico's students by preparing

teachers to teach in blended and/or online formats.

35 teachers grades 3-12 Application process & contracts Stipends and equipment

Overarching Goal

The three-tiered professional development

model organizes teachers into levels depending on

their knowledge, skills and attitude

Tier One-New to online learning Tier Two- Some experience in online

learning Tier Three- Very experienced in online

learning,

RETA’s Model

Experience the student perspective by

taking a professional development course

online Learning and applying LMS basic skills Revise an already-developed online

unit Teach a revised unit in a blended

format Support presentation to peers, PTA,

and/or school board

Tier 1 – New to OTL

Participate in online PD course focused

advanced LMS skills, course development, best practices in OTL, introduction to Web 2.0 tools

Participants continue to develop course designer skills by revising an already-developed course

Teach the revised course in a blended or online format

Present to peers, PTA, and/or school board

Tier II – Some OTL

Participate in online PD for web 2.0 tools Develop and teach an original blended/online

course Mentor other teachers Teacher-leader that provides onsite support Present webinars and/or workshops Review courses for quality design and feedback Lead presentation to peers, PTA, and/or school

board

Tier III – Experienced OTL

Except for Tier I teachers, self-identify which

tier to participate in

Collect data on student learning Collect feedback from students on their

blended/online learning experience Information collected used to revise and

improve the unit or course

Participate in the professional learning community

Participant Expectations

Build capacity to develop and deliver blended and

fully online curriculum Create shared repository of blended/online courses Effectively utilize asynchronous and synchronous online

learning tools Enhance curriculum with engaging learning objects Evaluate online curriculum Strengthen knowledge of research-based best practices

in blended or online education

Build community of learners

Other Goals

Increased use of technology into classroom

teaching Transformation of classroom teaching Increased engagement in professional

learning community Growth in teacher leadership Increased moonlighting opportunities

Impact of OTL PD

Blended is a great first step for most

teachers. Online learning is not for all teachers. Learners need to be an online learner. Becoming an online teacher is a process. Online teaching is different from developing

online curriculum. Not all online teachers will want or be good at

developing online curriculum and vice versa. Time has to be provided for PD.

Lessons Learned

Beware school/district Internet access Need administrative buy in from school/district Mentors at each school site was a plus Smaller teacher teams effective Development of blended/online courses by

individual or pairs of teachers vs. group preferred

District policy development for OTL important consideration – course ownership, taking and teaching online courses, etc.

More Lessons Learned

Using technology for instruction Mentoring within their schools Presenting at district meetings Presenting at state conferences

What Participants are Currently Doing

Time limits for program expectations Very specific milestones to meet expectations Withhold stipends until work is

complete System for replacing individuals that dropped out Administrative professional

development in technology integration

What Areas We Need to Improve

Graduation requirements are defined in the NM State

Statutes, Chapter 22, Article 13, Section 1.1  

2014 graduating students must taken one of the following–

Honors course Advance Placement course Dual credit course OR online course

Since funding is an issue for most schools and districts, a cost effective option is needed.

Model of professional development build teachers’ capacity to meet this requirement.

OTL NM Driver

RETAPEDIA https://retapedia.pbworks.com

OTLO wiki https://otlo.pbworks.com

BeBOLD wiki https://beboldnm.pbworks.com

Education 360 http://sites.google.com/site/newlearning360/

RETA http://reta.nmsu.edu/

OCIP Resource Center https://ocipresources.pbworks.com

Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate or Masters Programs http://extended.nmsu.edu

Resources for You

If time permits, course examples will be

shared with you from tier 1, 2, and 3

participants

Elementary, middle, and high school examples

Course Examples

Thank you for attending!

Dr. Susan Bussmannsuceppib@nmsu.edu

Sandra Johnsonsrjohnso@nmsu.edu

Questions?