Technology Standards for Teachers - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T09:02:14Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/technology-standards-for?x=1&id=649749%3ATopic%3A330713&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe used a product from FADV A…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3361032009-04-27T19:50:31.179ZBecky Adamshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BeckyAdams
We used a product from FADV Assessments (formerly called SkillCheck). They have this huge bank of questions, with lots of them being task-oriented as opposed to multiple choice/true false. We then customized by selecting 40 questions to match the objectives per each level - a representation of the checklist. This made much more sense, having a person actually copy and paste, or merge cells, instead of a factual recall type of test.
We used a product from FADV Assessments (formerly called SkillCheck). They have this huge bank of questions, with lots of them being task-oriented as opposed to multiple choice/true false. We then customized by selecting 40 questions to match the objectives per each level - a representation of the checklist. This made much more sense, having a person actually copy and paste, or merge cells, instead of a factual recall type of test. Because what we took was onli…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358762009-04-27T15:11:14.809ZC. Hutchesonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CHutcheson
Because what we took was online, we don't have any samples. Our results addressed 6 separate areas and the results were organized into a couple different formats and sent to us~ very informative! I don't know the price because we were part of it thanks to the state of AZ. They do have a teacher component, however~Well worth checking out!
Because what we took was online, we don't have any samples. Our results addressed 6 separate areas and the results were organized into a couple different formats and sent to us~ very informative! I don't know the price because we were part of it thanks to the state of AZ. They do have a teacher component, however~Well worth checking out! I agree, Paul. I've always se…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358502009-04-27T14:17:45.331ZBrad Bahnshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BradBahns
I agree, Paul. I've always seen technology as a way of making teaching and learning more fun and interesting, and today's kids learn better through it.
I agree, Paul. I've always seen technology as a way of making teaching and learning more fun and interesting, and today's kids learn better through it. I think now might be a good t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358472009-04-27T14:14:28.496ZPaul Andersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PaulAnderson
I think now might be a good time to get a good technology program into place. Effective use of technology could be used to help with these types of problems. I think too often, people look at technology as being something extra, instead of a solution to a problem. Making things more efficient is the best use for technology. I doubt that you would see too many schools with good technology integration in the list of low performing schools. ( Not that I believe that the technology deserves all the…
I think now might be a good time to get a good technology program into place. Effective use of technology could be used to help with these types of problems. I think too often, people look at technology as being something extra, instead of a solution to a problem. Making things more efficient is the best use for technology. I doubt that you would see too many schools with good technology integration in the list of low performing schools. ( Not that I believe that the technology deserves all the credit, maybe not even the most) Linda,
Your situation is sim…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358432009-04-27T14:10:02.383ZBrad Bahnshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BradBahns
Linda,<br />
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Your situation is similar to the one in my previous school district. There was some lip-service towards technology, but never a real committment to it. The best they could do was give the teachers decent computers, but wouldn't really deliver much to the students--in a community where the kids probably didn't get a lot of opportunities at home either...
Linda,<br />
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Your situation is similar to the one in my previous school district. There was some lip-service towards technology, but never a real committment to it. The best they could do was give the teachers decent computers, but wouldn't really deliver much to the students--in a community where the kids probably didn't get a lot of opportunities at home either... Lynda,
Your previous positio…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358402009-04-27T14:05:51.477ZBrad Bahnshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BradBahns
Lynda,<br />
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Your previous position as technology specialist sounds very similar to mine. Currently, I see all the kids in the computer lab throughout the week as part of the guaranteed prep time cycle for teachers with P.E. and music. Next year we are adding a new school, so computers will not have to part of the P.E./Music prep. time, but I will also be in charge of the library. So much for having time to integrate technology. My administrator plans to require the teachers to be in the lab with…
Lynda,<br />
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Your previous position as technology specialist sounds very similar to mine. Currently, I see all the kids in the computer lab throughout the week as part of the guaranteed prep time cycle for teachers with P.E. and music. Next year we are adding a new school, so computers will not have to part of the P.E./Music prep. time, but I will also be in charge of the library. So much for having time to integrate technology. My administrator plans to require the teachers to be in the lab with me, so I will work hard to get them involved--no sitting in the back correcting papers! Elise,
Your point is well ta…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358362009-04-27T14:00:39.074ZBrad Bahnshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BradBahns
Elise,<br />
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Your point is well taken. If you want to have the biggest impact with peer coaches, I think your model is the best. Classroom teachers helping other classroom teachers makes the most sense. We were considering one person to cover 4 elementary schools (about 100 teachers). Certainly, many teachers will be left behind.<br />
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I will definitely bring up your model to our tech. committee. Do your coaches get stipends, or is it incentive based with equipment, etc.? What kind of guidelines do the…
Elise,<br />
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Your point is well taken. If you want to have the biggest impact with peer coaches, I think your model is the best. Classroom teachers helping other classroom teachers makes the most sense. We were considering one person to cover 4 elementary schools (about 100 teachers). Certainly, many teachers will be left behind.<br />
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I will definitely bring up your model to our tech. committee. Do your coaches get stipends, or is it incentive based with equipment, etc.? What kind of guidelines do the coaches have to ensure they are actually coaching? I can envision us needing 15-20 coaches throughout our district at the elementary level, so we would need some accountability to make sure they are all doing what they are supposed to do.<br />
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Thanks for sharing! Becky the tutorial is excelle…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-27:649749:Comment:3358122009-04-27T13:22:10.267Zsheahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/shea
Becky the tutorial is excellent. I was wondering did you guys purchase the test or made it yourself? I am looking for some sample tests to view for our program next year. I appreciate your post.
Becky the tutorial is excellent. I was wondering did you guys purchase the test or made it yourself? I am looking for some sample tests to view for our program next year. I appreciate your post. In our school district each e…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-26:649749:Comment:3354922009-04-26T19:21:24.406ZLyndahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Lynda
In our school district each elementary school had a technology specialist (I began this position 8 years ago) who worked in the lab (before laptops, projectors, etc) and whose job was to teach keyboarding to 4-6 graders and integrate technology K-6 in the lab. Classroom teachers were come to the lab with their students and learn with them. Some teachers did this and others brought papers, etc and sat and did their own thing (administration needed to look at this). After the arrival of a new…
In our school district each elementary school had a technology specialist (I began this position 8 years ago) who worked in the lab (before laptops, projectors, etc) and whose job was to teach keyboarding to 4-6 graders and integrate technology K-6 in the lab. Classroom teachers were come to the lab with their students and learn with them. Some teachers did this and others brought papers, etc and sat and did their own thing (administration needed to look at this). After the arrival of a new associate supt.and grade level collaboration where computer lab was used in some buildings as coverage, the Tech. Specialist became the Tech teacher. No expectations of the teachers to learn and help teach (really didn't effect my building much - the ones who do - did and the ones who don't - didn't). Now our title is Technology Support Coach and we have laptops, projectors, Interwrite Pads, etc, as well as a lab. Our job is now to help the teachers integrate technology into the classroom. We are all certified elem. teachers with a tech background. My lab is used mostly for keyboarding and a program called SuccessMaker. Technology integration happens in the classrooms with the laptop carts and other technology. Our first year has gone well but we are still adjusting. Not all of the teachers use the laptops and some use them only for web programs but we are moving along. My administrator understands what my job is supposed to be and supports it. The district administration is also very intuned to this way of integrating technology. Even with budget cuts, the people in my position have created a presence in the building that has become one that the staff cannot do without. I am free to go to classrooms to trouble shoot, observe lessons, plan with teachers or model a lesson. I have a tech aide (this position is possibly on the chopping block due to budget cuts) and she takes care of trouble shooting the lab and going to the classrooms when help is needed and I am not available. We are working on a set of teacher technology competencies and a plan to train the teachers. Our experience with the tech coaches has been positive so far and I am excited for next year to continue to have my skills as a coach and the technology skills for the teachers grow. Brad, I wish my school system…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-26:649749:Comment:3354412009-04-26T18:20:02.218ZLinda Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LindaJones46
Brad, I wish my school system would adopt a baseline of tech skills necessary for all teachers. Right now, we are just sent to one professional development session regarding technology, and just get the very basics of tech in education. We also have a budget problem, but we also have a new superintendent who is tied up working with eleven schools that have been taken over by the state for low performance. It might be awhile before the agenda reaches technology.
Brad, I wish my school system would adopt a baseline of tech skills necessary for all teachers. Right now, we are just sent to one professional development session regarding technology, and just get the very basics of tech in education. We also have a budget problem, but we also have a new superintendent who is tied up working with eleven schools that have been taken over by the state for low performance. It might be awhile before the agenda reaches technology.