Effective Professional Development for Technology

Integration

AJ PhillipsSupervisor of Instructional Technology ServicesPrince William County Public Schools, Virginia

www.pwcs.edu

@AJTechSuper

Key Components of Professional Development Planning for Technology Integration

Professional Development:1. Is an integral part of the overall technology

plan, identifying learning goals to achieve by using technology.

2. Helps teachers solve instructional issues by indicating how technology can enable or enhance learning.

3. Activities for technology use are linked to content and the curriculum.

4. For technology use should have job-embedded learning experiences, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, planning, reflection, and follow-up.

5. Has a measurable positive impact on student performance.

Implementation of Professional Development for Technology Integration

Technology professional learning:

1. Needs to be on-going, not short, every so often workshops that do not offer opportunity to integrate the learning into practice.

2. Should allow teachers to have access to resources that will support their teaching:

Online Courses;

PLCs;

Instructional Technology Coaches; and

Technical Assistance Support.

3. Should allow teachers to interact with the technology they will be using to experience the effectiveness of the tool and gain a better understanding of how they can effectively use it in their instruction.

http://ed240s12b.wikispaces.com/DigitalMuffinZ+-+Factors+affecting+technology+uses+in+schools

Successful Professional Development for Technology Integration

Delivered through a coaching model;

Enhanced by PLCs and social learning;

Supports existing practices and helps to address challenges;

Is part of a systemic, organization-wide initiative; and

Teachers have access to ongoing support.

http://trendsintechnologyandeducation.blogspot.com/2012_10_01_archive.html

Effective Professional Development for Technology Integration Resources

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Technology, Coaching, and Community: Power Partners for Improved Professional Development in Primary and Secondary Education

Hanover Research Report, Professional Development for Technology Integration, June 2014