1. InTech Professional Development Program

2. What is the InTech Program ?

3. IN tegrating TECH ology InTech is a professional development program designed to instruct teachers in using technology as a teaching tool.

4.  Despite the huge investment in computers and related technologies, technology has had little impact on the overall teaching and learning process. Problem Statement

5. The Big Goal To improve the teaching and learning process by helping teachers acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate computers and related technology into the classroom

6. The InTech Program was pioneered by the DOE Technology Training Center at Kennesaw State University in 1996.

7. SUCCESS! InTech proved itself to be such an effective way for delivering technology staff development that the Georgia State Department of Education adopted the program and recommended that all schools participate.

8.  How to use technology to meet the state objectives for students in grades K-12 Goals

9.  How to use the computer as a presentation tool in small and whole-group instruction GOALS

10.  How to select software that meets your curricular objectives

11.  Effective ways to use computer and video technology to increase your students’ learning GOALS

12.  Ways to effectively use computers, whether you have access to just one computer or many computers.  Ideas for incorporating multimedia Programs into your classroom program GOALS

13.  How to increase student involvement and enthusiasm for research Programs by adding multimedia options to your program GOALS

14.  Suggestions for more effectively integrating technology across the curriculum GOALS

15.  How to enhance your existing program rather than adding something new to your already crowded schedule

16. GOALS  Strategies for developing and implementing specific technology expectations for your students  Ways to encourage students to be more responsible for their own learning as they create dynamic multimedia Programs

17. GOALS  Tips on how to use technology on a daily basis

18.  Ideas for developing and utilizing teacher resources that will make your job easier GOALS

19. GOALS The teachers who participate in In-Tech will be given time to create technology-based, curricular activities and Programs that they will use during the school year

20. What it is… What it isn’t...  Curriculum integration  Model lessons  Finished products for classroom use  Hard work  Commitment Skills-based In-depth training on software Vendor- oriented Easy In Summary

21. Activities  Whole-group: demonstrations of model lessons, teachers in roles as students  Small-group: modeling cooperative grouping strategies  Individual Practice: participants work independently on computers  Guided Practice: participants follow on computers as instructor demonstrates

22. Requirements  Attend each InTech session (seven days)  Be on time  Be on task, complete all in class assignments: email, journal, New Ideas database  Complete all outside assignments: 4 individual lesson plans with student work  Tri-board group project  File all assignments in folder

23. Five Critical Areas Use of Modern Technology Curriculum Integration Classroom Management New Designs for Teaching and Learning Enhanced Pedagogy

24. Software Introductions Word processing Spreadsheet Database HTML Editing Encyclopedia CD- ROM Multi-media CD- ROM Simulation Software Inspiration Timeliner Electronic literature Internet E-mail

25. Comfortable clothing Bring notebooks and blank disks each day Breaks/snacks Lunch Phone calls Questions/Comments/Concerns Housekeeping

26. Educational Technology Training Center Phone: (706)802-5015 Fax: (706)802-5014 Verdi Huffman Email: vhuffman@hermes.fc.peachnet.edu or vhuffman_intech@yahoo.com Back to Web World for Educators