Educational Technology Outreach Professional Development Model

1. Educational Technology OutreachProfessional Development Model 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase Davina Pruitt-Mentle December 5, 2001 College of Education

2. Professional Development Opportunities: Past and Present • Past • Technology skills • Short workshops-or seminar format • Present • Integration/infusion of technology • Ties with school system and state curriculum • Connection to state and national content and technology standards • Focus on standardized assessments • Research based on “Best Practices” • Using technology to conduct research and assist in professional growth . 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

3. Already In Place • A variety of “How To” workshops and institutes • Graduate level courses offered through the University of Maryland with focus on - • Developing teachers’ proficiency at integrating technology into the curriculum. • Using technology to conduct research and assist in professional growth. • Using technology to evaluate student progress. 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

4. Educational Technology Outreach: Professional Development Provides • High quality technology based, University supported professional development • A large portfolio of classes developed in concert with • County specialists • University experts • Teachers in the field • Graduate level credit given • Courses can be taught in local schools on district equipment with district software, on campus or on-line • Instructors and curriculum materials • Flexible billing, registration, and scheduling 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

5. Flexibility Time After school Weekends Once a week/Every other week Course schedule Does not have to be aligned with University semesters Payment Individual County Grant Payments Tuition Reimbursement Location In-county On campus On-line One - three credit modules Professional Development in the Field 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

6. Professional Development Research Implementation is critical, as some techniques such as the short workshop model do not stick with teachers and therefore the instruction does not get passed on to the students Wilson, S., and Berne, J. (2000). Teacher learning and the acquisition of professional knowledge: an examination of research on contemporary professional development. Review of Research in Education 24, 173-209 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

7. ETO Mode of Delivery • Face to Face (F2F) • F2F with Web enhancement • Distance learning labs • On-line • synchronous • asynchronous *Many courses supported by County Technology Specialists* 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

8. Cohort Model • Group of teachers move through a string of six courses over a year • Start face-to-face • Move to Web-enhanced • Evolve to completely online Teachers have the chance to apply course content in their classroom, discuss successes and failures with their peers and instructors, and form networks for the future 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

9. Course Creation • Needs assessment • Counties • Conferences • Faculty • Maryland Business Roundtable/MSDE • Develop course with faculty +county input • Tailor course to county requirements/software infrastructure • University review/MSDE approval 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

10. EDUC 498A Project Based Classrooms EDUC 498B Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom EDUC 498C Technology Basics for Teachers EDUC 498D Computers in the Science Classroom EDUC 498E Computers in the Language Arts Classroom EDUC 498F Integrating Technology in the Mathematics Classroom EDUC 498K Computing in the School Setting: Teaching with Telecommunications EDUC 498L Integrating Technology with the Social Studies Curriculum EDUC 498M Internet Content for the Classroom EDUC 498N Web-Based Instructional Tools EDUC 498O Assistive Technology for the Classroom Teacher EDUC 498P Technology Leadership Issues in Educational Technology EDUC 498Q Desktop Publishing EDUC498R Internet Content for the Classroom II EDUC498S Internet Content for the Classroom III EDUC498T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498U Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498V Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction I EDUC498X Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction II EDUC498Y Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction III EDUC498Z Designing Instruction with Technology EDUC698M Internet Content for the Classroom (3 credits) EDUC698T Cyberethics for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) EDUC698W Distance Learning for K-12 Instruction (3 credits) Course Offerings 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

11. On-line Courses • Internet Content for the Classroom • Distance Learning for the Classroom • Cyberethics • Reading Course-To Meet Teacher Certification (2 courses for elementary teachers) • Interpreting Maryland Test Scores for School Improvement - for Administrators • Technology Leadership for Educators 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

12. PD is Over, Now What? • Budgets are shrinking so it is imperative we know if its working EVALUATION 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

13. Kirkpatrick’s Levels • Level 1 - Smile Sheet • Level 2 - Pre and Post Test • Level 3 - Continuing Evaluation Kirkpatrick, D., (1998). Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

14. Kirkpatrick’s Levels • Level 1 - Smile Sheet • Evaluation after each module • Level 2 - Pre and Posttest • Pretest - school district driven • Posttest - evaluations and portfolio • Cross pollination of assessments • Level 3 - Continuing Evaluation • Follow up 3, 9, and 12 months after course • Via email, survey, interviews • Selected sample observation 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

15. Unique Best Practice Partnerships • Baltimore City Public Schools • 6 module cohorts • First 2 courses face-to-face • Last 4 courses on-line 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

16. Unique Best Practice Partnerships • DC Public Schools • Developed collaboratively with PD staff and practicing educators • Hybrid model • F2F with web enhancement • On-line through WebCT 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

17. Unique Best Practice Partnerships • Queen Anne’s County Public Schools • Unique infrastructure • Technology assessment of all new teachers • assessment and proficiency at Level III needed before tenure • hands on assessment • county pays for new teacher course work - to reach Level III 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

18. Queen Anne’s County Public Schools • Schools: 12 • Students: 7231 • 14.7% increase over past 5 years • Staff: Professional and Non-Professional 814 • New Hires : • 1999/2000 63 • 2000/2001 80 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

19. Technology Competencies Grouped Into 4 Levels • Level I - Technology Basics • Level II - Applications and Online Strategies • Level III - Integrating Technology into Instruction • Level IV - Multimedia and Project-Based Learning Minimum acceptable proficiency level: Level III 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

20. Teacher Tracking • Track 1 - For teachers who need basic software and computer training. • Track 2 - For teachers who have skills in basic computer software but need strengthening in using the computers with their students. • Track 3 - For teachers who demonstrate software competency and have some knowledge of how to use the computer in the classroom to support instruction. • Track 4 - For teachers who demonstrate software competency and have knowledge of how to use the computer in the classroom to support instruction and do not wish to take additional coursework 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

21. Assessment Results 132 of 144 New Hires Assessed 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

22. Enrollment in Classes Offered by Level 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

23. The Challenge • Continuously assess and adapt curriculum • Teacher competencies and input • School district needs and desires • Maintain University rigor and research • Understand and incorporate national and state standards 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

24. Our Solution • Continuously assess on a variety of levels using business/industry model (Kirkpatrick’s model) • Aid in the development of standards for technology education • Stay current with PD “Best Practices” & Research • Combine industry with educational initiatives 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

25. Educational Technology Outreach Contact: Davina Pruitt-Mentle (301) 405-8202 dp151@umail.umd.edu 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

26. Backups 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

27. New Opportunities • Research using pre and post assessment • Eastern Shore consortium cohort • Frederick County • Satellite Academy Workshop • Grants • Working with departments within the college • Rolling credits into graduate program • Xybernaut • Cultural Design Teams • Software evaluation 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model

28. Status of the 60 New Hires of 1999/2000 2001 Maryland Technology Showcase PD Model