InTech Professional Development Program

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InTech Professional Development Program
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What is the InTech Program?
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INtegrating TECHologyInTech is a professional
development program designed to instruct teachers
in using technology as a teaching tool.
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Problem Statement

• Despite the huge investment in computers and
  related technologies, technology has had little
  impact on the overall teaching and learning
  process.

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The Big GoalTo improve the teaching and
learning process by helping teachers acquire the
knowledge and skills necessary to effectively
integrate computers and related technology into
the classroom
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The InTech Program was pioneered by the DOE
Technology Training Center at Kennesaw State
University in 1996.
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SUCCESS!InTech proved itself to be such an
effective way for delivering technology staff
developmentthat the Georgia State Department of
Education adopted the program and recommended
that all schools participate.
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Goals

• How to use technology to meet the state
  objectives for students in grades K-12

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GOALS

• How to use the computer as a presentation tool in
  small and whole-group instruction

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GOALS

• How to select software that meets your curricular
  objectives

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GOALS

• Effective ways to use computer and video
  technology to increase your students learning

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GOALS

• Ways to effectively use computers, whether you
  have access to just one computer or many
  computers.
• Ideas for incorporating multimedia Programs into
  your classroom program

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GOALS

• How to increase student involvement and
  enthusiasm for research Programs by adding
  multimedia options to your program

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GOALS

• Suggestions for more effectively integrating
  technology across the curriculum

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GOALS

• How to enhance your existing program rather than
  adding something new to your already crowded
  schedule

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GOALS

• Strategies for developing and implementing
  specific technology expectations for your
  students
• Ways to encourage students to be more responsible
  for their own learning as they create dynamic
  multimedia Programs

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GOALS

• Tips on how to use technology on a daily basis

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GOALS

• Ideas for developing and utilizing teacher
  resources that will make your job easier

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GOALSThe teachers who participate in In-Tech
will be given time to create technology-based,
curricular activities and Programs that they will
use during the school year
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What it is What it isnt...
In Summary

• Curriculum integration
• Model lessons
• Finished products for classroom use
• Hard work
• Commitment

• Skills-based
• In-depth training on software
• Vendor- oriented
• Easy

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Activities

• Whole-group demonstrations of model lessons,
  teachers in roles as students
• Small-group modeling cooperative grouping
  strategies
• Individual Practice participants work
  independently on computers
• Guided Practice participants follow on computers
  as instructor demonstrates

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Requirements

• Attend each InTech session (seven days)
• Be on time
• Be on task, complete all in class assignments
  email, journal, New Ideas database
• Complete all outside assignments 4 individual
  lesson plans with student work
• Tri-board group project
• File all assignments in folder

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Five Critical Areas

• Use of Modern Technology
• Curriculum Integration
• Classroom Management
• New Designs for Teaching and Learning
• Enhanced Pedagogy

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Software Introductions

• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• HTML Editing
• Encyclopedia CD-ROM
• Multi-media CD-ROM

• Simulation Software
• Inspiration
• Timeliner
• Electronic literature
• Internet
• E-mail

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Housekeeping

• Comfortable clothing
• Bring notebooks and blank disks each day
• Breaks/snacks
• Lunch
• Phone calls
• Questions/Comments/Concerns

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Educational Technology Training Center Phone
[phone] Fax [phone] Verdi
Huffman Email vhuffman_at_hermes.fc.peachnet.edu
or
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