District Technology Training Plan for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools

Presented by: Sarah EberQueen Anne’s County Board of Education

Summer 2013

Our County

1. Increasingly purchasing new technology

2. SMART Boards in all but three schools

3. Multiple computer labs, new computers

4. Document cameras, iPods, iPads, netbooks, Flip Cameras, etc.

The Needs

The Needs

The Needs

The Wants1. SMART Board 2. SMART Notebook 3. Google Docs 4. Google Calendar5. iPad Training6. Creating a Classroom Website7. Edmodo8. Flip Cameras9. Microsoft Office10. QACPS Drives (personal and shared)

Goals of the District Technology Training Plan1. Effectively use SMART Boards and SMART notebook to

integrate interactive lessons into the classroom.2. Use Google Docs and Google Calendar to successfully

manage files and dates.3. Integrate iPads into their lessons to enhance student

achievement. 4. Create and maintain a classroom website.5. Incorporate social media tools, such as Edmodo, into the

classroom and lessons. 6. Use Microsoft Office beyond Word and PowerPoint to

enhance lessons.7. Navigate and use QACPS network drives for file

management.8. Incorporate video devices, such as Flip Cameras, into their

lessons.

Training Summary

1. Addresses problems and needs2. Six hour workshops3. Provides workshop descriptions4. Differentiated workshops5. Sample 5-day lesson plan6. Budget7. Evaluation

Teacher Benefits

1. Change in views of instructional technology

2. Increases in levels of comfort3. Increases in use of instructional

technology4. Allows for more collaboration5. Teachers will be more efficient

Student Benefits

1. Increased student achievement2. Increased motivation and

engagement3. Diverse student needs are met4. Provides collaboration opportunities5. Learn technology skills