Professional Development to Practice The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (#H323A120018). However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Professional Development to Practice CW/SPDG and Technology June 2014 Shared Learning

Professional Development to Practice Purpose of Technology in CW/SPDG Work  Increase the use of technologies to support:  Implementation of professional development, and;  Use of data for effective teaching and learning decision-making.

Professional Development to Practice Role of the TWG  To Promote and support the use of technology as a tool that will facilitate and enhance the delivery of HQPD and associated activities in the CW/SPDG initiatives.  Outcomes  Select technology related topics/tools that can be incorporated into “mini-training sessions” during the FY’15 Shared Learning Events.  Develop a plan for implementing the “mini-training sessions” during the FY’15 Shared Learning Events.  Identify issues and potential solutions for promoting collaborative relationships to address security related IT restrictions at the local, regional and state level.

Professional Development to Practice Technology Work Group (TWG) Region 1 (SERPDC) Stephanie Kuper Region 6 (SCRPDC) Diane Gremp Region 2 (HOMRPDC) Michael Auer Region 7 (SWRPDC) Jay Roth Region 3 (KCRPDC) Gordon Way Region 8 (STLRPDC) Janice Putman Don Rugraff Region 4 (NERPDC) Deb Drury Region 9 (CRPDC) Linda Shippy Region 5 (NWRPDC) Donella Sherry MO PLC Michelle Smith UMKC Ben Franklin Carla Williams

Professional Development to Practice Work of the TWG  To review and select specific applications (tech tools) that correlate with the tasks of the CW consultants, and;  To ensure that the CW consultants have access to training and support to use those tools effectively and efficiently.  Focus Areas  Communication and Collaboration  File Sharing  Supporting HQPD in Presentations

Professional Development to Practice Tech Tools Chart Technology Work Group—Tech Tools Purpose/ Focus Area Application and Practical Use for CW Consultants (Pros of using technology for this purpose) Available Tools Evaluated by the Technology Work Group Additional items to consider (Cons of using technology for this purpose) Suggested Training Time to Become Proficient Communication and Collaboration  Conduct video and audio meeting online o Save on travel costs (gas, motel, food, etc.).  Share files, video, pics, etc.  Chat, blog, deliver webinars/online training (e- learning), build relationships with more frequent interaction, share knowledge/experiences and ideas, showcase, coaching, etc.  Webex ( webex.com) webex.com  VSee (  Skype (  Limited hosting licenses for free/basic plans  Limited technical support from hosting sites for some free/basic plans  Additional equipment required (webcam)  Limited storage/sharing capacity for some accounts  At least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours  Web Link – Tech Tools Overview Chart

Professional Development to Practice The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (#H323A120018). However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Professional Development to Practice CW/SPDG and Technology

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #1  Don’t say something that you don’t want the world to hear

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #2  Get the facts right

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #3  Be respectful

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #4  Reference sources

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #5  Add to the conversation

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette #6  Cross your “T’s” and dot your “I’s”

Professional Development to Practice The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (#H323A120018). However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Professional Development to Practice

Blogiquette (Criteria for Today’s Activities) Good ResponseNeeds Improvement 2-5 paragraphs, include a title and any citations that support your comment Identify and address main topic/question Focused and concise Brief, only respond to prompt partially

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette (Criteria for Today’s Activities) Good ResponseNeeds Improvement Written in a more conversational style, not academic May share your data and express informed opinions Derogatory in nature Place blame on others

Professional Development to Practice Blogiquette (Criteria for Today’s Activities) Good ResponseNeeds Improvement May invite others to contribute All members of group can contribute and entries build upon one another Blog can become a launching point for online sharing Blog content is not reflective of the group as a whole Blog does not remain open for peer review and comment

Professional Development to Practice The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (#H323A120018). However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Professional Development to Practice CW/SPDG Tech Tools

Professional Development to Practice Blogger Help Blogger Getting Started Guide Blogger Help Center Create Your Google Account MO EDU-SAIL Technology Work Group work-group/