1. The Many Tools in the Instructional Technology PD Toolkit Martha Barwick Dina Kropkowski Harford County Public Schools MSET Common Ground 2012

2. The Many Tools in the Instructional Technology PD Toolkit Facilitating the learning of teachers in the area of instructional technology requires a great deal of professional development in very limited amounts of time. Attend this session to explore various online, face-to-face, and blended models of professional development that have been used to enhance teacher knowledge and skill development necessary when integrating technology. MSET Common Ground 2012

3. Time Reaching all teachers Access to resources (computers, interactive whiteboards, etc.) Prerequisite technology skills MSET Common Ground 2012 Challenges we Face in Harford County

4. MSET Common Ground 2012 Characteristics of the Adult Learner

5. Face to Face Will teachers attend if there is no stipend? How will we structure the learning so that the focus is on the integration of technology and the opportunity exist for application? Who can best facilitate the learning experience? What is the topic and how does one know the need exists? How do you meet the needs of all learners in one session? MSET Common Ground 2012

6. Virtual Do we have the hardware to support system wide implementation? Do we have technical resources to support troubleshooting? Do we have the staff and skills to develop online courses/workshop? How will we make virtual learning opportunities available for novice users? How will we support learners in completing tasks in a timely manner? Will this opportunity reach K-12 teachers? MSET Common Ground 2012

7. Blended How do we maximize the face to face time utilizing virtual environments? What is the role of facilitator and how can they be provided professional development to serve in this role? How do we determine what content and or learning takes place virtually with that which should take place face to face? MSET Common Ground 2012

8. Just in Time Are there resources available to support a users need? How do we get teachers to naturally seek the resources available? How do we empower teachers to realize that they can meet their own instructional technology needs? MSET Common Ground 2012

9. Offer Immersion/transformation Inspire to invent Experience--based with learning resulting from exploring Hook the curiosity, wonder or passion of teachers Respond to appetites, concerns or interest Consider feelings, fears and anxieties Engage the perspective of the teachers Appeal to learners at a variety of developmental stages MSET Common Ground 2012 PD Should…..