Hi teacher friends! In this blog post I want to discuss professional development – particularly in the technology realm. Does your school offer any sort of ongoing professional development for different technology medias? Tell me about the things your staff does!
At my school, we have NO professional development money these days, it is so sad! What’s even worse, I would say about 85% of our staff is made up of those we would call digital immigrants. We NEED technology help!
This particular course I am currently taking has really inspired me to be a leader in the field of technology for my colleagues. At my school, one other teacher and I make up the “technology committee.” This committee was formed for some sort of grant approval; I don’t think either of us has ever been asked to do anything. Recently talking with her we made a plan; every other week, at our primary level staff meetings, we will be taking turns sharing a quick 15-20 minute tutorial on some form of technology integration. I would LOVE some ideas – what kind of ideas should I present?
I feel the need to start with the basics. Just this month, all of the teachers got a new desktop computer; of course it was equipped with the new Windows and Microsoft 10 programs. As I previously mentioned, many teachers had a panic attack. Therefore, at our last meeting, I used my Smart Board to showcase a quick “how-to” of things.
I also plan on introducing things I’ve learned from this class: easy ways to create a WebPage, WebQuests, Blogs, and how to take Virtual Field Trips. I want to show teachers how to integrate their Smart Boards and classroom computers into every day lessons as well.
Mainly my plan is to let the other teachers guide me; I think their questions/interests will set the focus of things. I would love to hear other ideas!!!
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