Another interesting chapter. I love the ideas, examples, and resources listed for helping teachers implement the use of technology into the classroom. A lot of the ideas are for use in the upper grades; however, I am energized to do some implementation of my own to improve my productivity and increase my technology usage time.
First, I would like to creat a Web Page to use for my classroom. I could put a welcome and introduction about myself, testing calendar on it, a monthly schedule of skills to be taught, and possible, if possible, a link to a blog for parents to ask me questions and to communicate concerns. I could link videos on skills introduction and games that would offer reinforcement and repetition practice for skills that need to be mastered in that grade level.
I would love to be able to get our tech committee to implement a "Tech Improvement Day". This could be monthly or bi-monthly. I would love to see an hour to hour and a half at least bi-monthly offered to teachers to come and seek help in creating a web page, blog, wiki, etc. These would sure help teachers improve their own technology skills, parent communication, and school productivity.
I started a web page several years ago, but found it too dificult to continue. I had too many questions and frustrations, so I dropped it and it ended up getting deleted by the District. I know it costs money, so I am glad they did. I would like to try again.
I have a few questions:
1. Can we use some of the resources listed on Page 149?
2. Web sites cost the District, are we (District) willing to spend the money again for flunkies like me?
3. If, Mrs. Trevino agrees to the technology training idea, monthly or bi-monthly; who would I contact to get possible Tech support if needed at the district level.
I know this is just an idea and there are shortfalls, but just thoughts.
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In regard to teacher web pages, we prefer that you use the district provided sites. It makes it easier for parents to navigate if they have multiple children and it gives the district a more uniform look. Hopefully in the near future our district and campus pages will be hosted with the same provider. You can always request a site from us. Periodically we like to clean up sites that don't appear to be in use.
ReplyDeleteWe love to come to campuses to do training. We have several ideas to help campuses get the training they need when they need it. In the past we have offered things like Brown Bag lunches where we are available to talk about technology or offer hints and tips during teacher lunch periods. It isn't hands on but it was an idea a nurse at one campus used to talk about health issues and it went over pretty well. Everyone just brings their lunch into a designated room and we talk about technology. We also thought about doing "Happy Hour" after school. We would provide drinks and snacks and spend an hour after school with your teachers. We also offer a full day on campus where we use the lab and teachers come to us during their planning periods. We will provide training for specific topics that are needed at your campus. Just contact me or Erin Cobb to request one of these options and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
Great! I have not heard of any of these options. I would like to see if we can get something like this going at our school. I really appreciate the services/trainings. I know you all have families, too. I will have to talk to Mrs. Trevino and our campus technology committee. I do not know why you would have to serve drinks. If we could do this, I would help or do it all. I think it could be very beneficial to everyone involved -- teachers, parents, and stucents.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments!!!!!