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This document outlines Varina Elementary's plan to improve instruction through technology integration, including setting goals, staff development, removing barriers, and fostering collaboration between teachers and ITRT. The plan focuses on enhancing teacher proficiency and increasing student engagement through the seamless integration of technology.
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Varina Elementary • Technology in the Spotlight • 2006-2007
1st Year • Background - MacSchool Administrator at John Rolfe Middle School. • Set goals/expectations to improve instruction through the increased use of technology. • Provide differentiation of instruction through seamless integration (not isolation)
Plan To Move Forward • Setting expectations at the start of the year. • Continuous School Improvement Plan • Professional Growth Plan • Modeling • Sharing Expectations/Following Up.
Plan to Move Forward • Developing plan with ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher) • Removing Barriers to Instruction. • Develop schedule for ITRT. (e.g. schedule to meet to discuss progress) • Purchase of New Technology (e.g. United Streaming, Clicker System, etc.).
Plan to Move Forward • Staff Development (Formal and Informal) • Faculty Meetings. • Staff Development Days. • Planning/Specials • After School Training.
Plan to Move Forward • ITRT Weekly Reports on Progress (Read and share with ITRT and teachers) • Other Supports • Teacher Recognition - anytime/all the time. • Personal Use of Technology. • Develop communication with ITRT. • Classroom visits
What Went Well? • Increased participation in use of technology. (Imovie, COW, United Streaming, etc.) • Reluctant Teachers using technology. • Improved teacher planning. • Better collaboration between ITRT and teacher. • Integration of technology in instruction (not isolated instruction)
What were the struggles? • Engaging the reluctant teacher. • Resources • Time/Learning Curve
Outcomes • Increase in use of technology. • Differentiation of instruction. • Teachers are enabled/empowered. • Creating a technology-friendly atmosphere. • See our Technology Webpage. (examples of our use of technology)