Professional+Development





= Project Title: Teacher Technology Survey = =Date: April 27, 2010= =Electronic copy of documentation:= media type="custom" key="6235223"

After the STEP team presented a professional development workshop at the April faculty meeting at SOMS, we produced an interest survey for teachers. This was designed to guage availability, interest, learning styles, and subject areas. Results to this survey can be found at this link: [|Link to Technology Survey Results]

=Technology Standards Addressed:=

__Standard I: Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application__ Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. Use technology to analyze problems and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement. Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. Understand human, equity, and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice. Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology

=**Reflection of Activity:**= Creating a survey with my STEP team was both eye-opening and fun. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with my colleagues to compile a comprehensive survey that addressed not only professional interests but also learning styles. By creating a matrix of replies, we are able to develop, plan, and implement differentiated professional development for our peers. At that time time, we are also modeling use of technology and effective equitable communication among our staff. Finally, by providing continue support in professional development, we are assisting the school building in becoming a location that uses assistive technologies to advance our students' learning and achievement.

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= Project Title: STEP Team Newsletter = =Date: May, 2010= =Electronic copy of documentation:=

=Technology Standards Addressed:=

A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. Understand human, equity, and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice. Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology

=Reflection of Activity:= This newsletter was a great way for us as a team to collaborate, but also to put into a conventional paper and electronic format to share with our fellow teachers. Addressing learning styles and multiple intelligences is important to recall even for adult learners such as teachers. By providing multiple media for our staff to access and review information, we are helping both students and staff move forward in use of technology and their growth.