TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
2008
email cthompso@tek2000.net to register
SUMMER & FALL 08
Staff Robotics Training: (20 PDP's)
Bring the excitement and challenge of Lego Robotics to your Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) lessons. During this week, teachers will learn the basics of building and programming Lego robots. Teachers will take 1 current STEM lesson and adapt that lesson to incorporate robotics technology. Lego Robotics is fun and easy to use, yet challenges students to think both creatively and analytically.
| DATES | DAYS | TIME | PLACE | TOPICS |
| 8/11-8/14 | MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY | 9 AM - 2 PM | E1 Tech Lab | Lego building, robot programming, robotics in STEM. |
Teaching and Learning with Technology: (3
Graduate Credits from MCLA)
This fall I will be offering a 3 credit graduate course titled:
Teaching and Learning with Technology. The graduate credits will be issued
through MCLA. Graduate credit fees for next school year are not final, but you
can expect the fees to approach $250 per credit.
In this course, teachers will explore the concepts of 21st century skills and its implications for modern education. In addition, teachers will learn a variety of online tools and be introduced to pedagogical strategies for technology integration. The class culminates with each teacher redeveloping several lesson plans to incorporate some of these new technologies.
| DATES | DAYS | TIME | PLACE | TOPICS |
| Sept. 20 & 21
Oct. 18 & 19 Nov. 15 & 16 |
Saturdays & Sundays with intersessions online in between those dates. | 8:00-3:00 | E1 Tech Lab | In
this course, learners will be introduced to modern technology tools
that will enhance their classroom instruction.
Learners will explore the concepts of 21st century
skills and its implications for modern education.
In addition, learners will be introduced to pedagogical
strategies for technology integration, including devising a plan for
ongoing professional development for themselves and their districts. |
21st Century Tools for Learning: (20 PDP's)
This is a workshop style course like the one listed above. The content of this class is entirely up to you. Teachers will be asked to work with an existing lesson plan and adapt that lesson for any technology tool they wish. The idea is not to add to your plate, but to enhance what is already on it.Class sessions will be available every Tuesday and Thursday. Attend the one that best fits your schedule that week. You will earn 10 PDP's for 10 direct contact hours and an additional 10 PDP's for class integration.
***A new Digital Camera or Desktop Laser Printer for your classroom will be awarded to teachers who complete the full 20 hours.***
| DATES | DAYS | TIME | PLACE | TOPICS |
| 9/23-11/13 | TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS | 3:00-4:15 | E1 Tech Lab | TEACHERS CHOICE:
Each teacher will be able to customize this class to meet their individual needs and interests. You can choose any of the following 21st Century Tools to study during this course for integration into your classroom. |
RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR INTEGRATION OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
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