About c4 model
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The document describes the C4 program, which provides professional development for educators on collaboration, creativity, communication, and content embedded with technology. The program received funding from a federal stimulus grant distributed by the Minnesota Department of Education. Educators who participate in the program learn tools to assist them in aligning their teaching with educational technology standards and reflect on intentionally improving their practice through online tasks and a portfolio.
About c4 model
- 1. About the C4 Program
- 2. What does C4 Stand For? • Collaboration • Creativity • Communication • Embedded throughout Content
- 3. Part of the ARRA Grant • Stimulus Money from the Federal Government. • Money given to select districts from Minnesota Department of Education, based on Free and Reduced Lunch numbers.
- 4. How did we get the idea? • Met with Stakeholders in October 2009. • Proposed idea to provide professional development. • Wrote grant for funding from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
- 5. About Our Program • In the process of alignment with ISTE NETS•T. • ISTE is the professional organization of Educational Technology.
- 6. NETS•T • 5 Standards- with 20 benchmarks (4 per standard). • Each standard, discusses different topics within Ed Tech. • Alignment to the highest standard receives the “Seal of Alignment”
- 8. The Process
- 9. Example Standard Standard 4. a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
- 10. Example Standard Standard 4a. • advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use • of digital information and technology, • including respect for copyright, • intellectual property, • and the appropriate documentation of sources
- 11. Writing Teams
- 12. Outline • Contained: • Objectives • Reading Materials • Videos • Reflection/Forums
- 13. Document Sent to Review Team • Reviewers look closely at content. • Check alignment with standards. • Send feedback.
- 15. What about you?
- 16. At the Summer Academy • Learn tools to assist you throughout the year. • Be able to reflect.
- 17. During School year • Complete these different tasks, which include reflection/forums. • Think intentionally about your practice and reflect. • Submit work on Moodle.
- 18. Portfolio • With content created, you will create a portfolio of your work. • We will take samples of your work and present to MDE as evidence of this project.
- 19. Questions?