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Where
have we been?
Previous to 2003 school year,
professional development in regards to technology professional development
has not been focused or aligned to SBEC Standards. As such, in spring
2004, the District chose to administer the Levels of Technology Implementation
(LOTI) questionnaire, as well as provide training to unfunded campus technology
representatives (who meet monthly), campus principals and instructional
coordinators.
The Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) provides each teacher,
administrator and library media specialist detailed assessment that will
help guide professional development in San Antonio ISD. This assessment
will be completed by end of spring, 2004. Based on the preliminary data
from the LOTI currently being administered, is that 31% of educators are
at Level 0 of the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI). Level 0
can be described as follows: Technology-based tools (e.g., computers)
are either (1) completely unavailable in the classroom, (2) not easily
accessible by the classroom teacher, or (3) there is a lack of time to
pursue electronic technology implementation. Existing technology is predominately
text based (e.g., ditto sheets, chalkboard, and overhead projector). This
is a level lower than the Texas STaR Chart’s Early Tech.
Only 17% are at the target technology level of progress in the Texas STaR
Chart. This means that while the majority of campuses may claim that they
are the “Developing Tech” level of progress, more detailed
assessment shows that SAISD is in greater need for targeted professional
development than indicated by the Texas STaR Chart data.
Where
are we?
Staff development is to be
an on-going professional growth process. This process cannot be completed
by attending a few hours sporadically throughout the year, Currently in
SAISD, many staff members attend professional development courses without
a true understanding or guide for choosing courses. The TCCP has been
developed to provide staff members with a recommended path for staff development.
This progression of courses has been developed based on core content subject
areas to create a natural flow of staff development opportunities designed
to enrich classroom teaching and learning.
How
are we going to get there?
• Develop
a sequence of courses designed for core content subject areas that develops
basic skills and advance to refined uses of technology in the classroom.
• Provide online access to course offerings
• Provide on demand access to progression stage for each teacher
• Work closely with teachers to complete certification
• Develop a plan to provide certification
How will
we know if we are getting there?
As teachers progress
through the Stages outlined in the TCCP, the Office of Instructional Technology
Services will provide support for teachers and administrators utilizing
technology integration skills in the classroom. Through the Levels of
Technology Implementation (LoTI) survey, district administrators and staff
will be able to review data expressing an increase in Personal Computer
Use, Instructional Practice, and Levels of Technology Implementation.
When should
we be there?
By Fall, 2004, professional
development will begin for teachers, administrators and staff members
that will provide credit toward the completion of the TCCP. Evidence will
be provided through the use of the Levels of Technology Implementation
(LoTI) survey and the implementation of the Handheld initiative for campus
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