Module 4 Overview
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This document discusses technology integration and professional development models for teachers, as well as adult learning theory. It provides guidelines for adopting teacher technology competencies, which should be linked to pedagogical skills and described understandably. Professional development models include workshops, labs, train-the-trainer, learning teams, mentoring, and one-on-one or just-in-time training. Adult learning theory suggests adults learn best when they have input in topics and see connections to their knowledge and experience. Examples provided are workshops combined with ongoing support and mentoring.
Module 4 Overview
- 1. Technology and Professional Development of Teachers
- 2. Technology integration + professional development models + adult learning theory
- 3. Technology Integration in the Classroom Morgulefile.com
- 4. Guidelines for Adopting Teacher Technology Competencies from SEIR-TEC (2000), p. 106-108 Teacher technology competencies must be: Linked to pedagogical competencies, Part of the professional component of your strategic technology plan, Linked to the availability of the technology infrastructure, Related to basic applications and systems, and Must be described in understandable terms.
- 5. Professional Development Models Workshops Hands-on Labs Train the Trainer Learning Teams Mentoring One-on-one Just-in-time training Peer coaching Self study Online courses and workshops Learning communities
- 6. Adult Learning Theory (Knowles, 1990) Adults learn best when they are a) given a voice in: determining the topics of study, shown how the class will help them connect new learning to their existing knowledge &/or experience base, & are provided with a program that is organized & has clearly defined goals and course objectives.
- 7. Examples of Professional Development Workshops combined with ongoing support and mentoring
- 8. References Borthwick, A., & Pierson, M. (2008). Transforming classroom practice: Professional development strategies in educational technology. Eugene, OR: ISTE. Dougiamas, M., & Taylor, P. C. (2003) Moodle: Using learning communities to create an open source course management system. Proceedings of the EDMEDIA 2003 Conference, Honolulu, HI. Eyler, J (2008). Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant 2009: Moodle Makers. Funded grant proposal to EETT. Hemphill, L.S., & McCaw, D.S. (2009). Modeling professional development training that worked. In L.T.W. Hin, & R. Subrananiam (Eds.), Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges (2 nd ed., pp. 808-822). 2 nd Ed. Hersey, PA: IGI Global. Illinois Online Network (2007). ION’s Quality online course initiative. Knowles, M. S. (1990). The adult learner: A neglected species, 4th edition. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing, Book Division. SEIR-TEC (2000). Planning into Practice. http://www.seirtec.org/plan/1Intro.pdf