tech in 20: a model for technology professional development
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This is the presentation I gave at Educon 2.1 on Tech In 20, our model for technology professional development.TRANSCRIPT
Tech In 20: A New Vision For Professional
Development
David BillDirector of Academic TechnologyWorcester AcademyJanuary 25, 2009
BackgroundB.A. in History from Hampden-Sydney College
M.A. in History from George Mason University with a concentration in Digital History
Middle School teacher 2002-2004
High School World History teacher at Worcester Academy from 2005 to present
Hired as Director of Academic Technology at Worcester Academy in 2008
Are We Happy With Our Current Model of Professional Development?
Does It Meet The Needs of Our Faculty?
Presentations Seminars TimeAre You Creating Powerful Presentations?
Are You Reaching Your Faculty?
Do Your Faculty Have The Time to Digest?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5dbUCu2Ug
Presentations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5dbUCu2Ug
Presentations
We Can Build Better Presentations
Good Presentations Are Like Sushi
How To Combat Bad Presentations
Presentation Zenhttp://presentationzen.org
How To Combat Bad Presentations
Presentation Zenhttp://presentationzen.org
Seminars
Do Teachers Benefit?
Are They Ready To Teach Him?
Workshops Provide No Support
Are Your Faculty Ready Without Support?
Time
Never Enough...
“Time” Prevents...
Exploration
Play
Curriculum Development
What Worcester Academy Is Doing
To Improve Professional Development
How Is Tech In 20 Different?
Introduction And Future Of Professional Development
At WA
Tech In 20 http://sites.google.com/a/worcesteracademy.org/techin20/
Examine Tech In 20
Google Apps and Video
Small Conversations
Teacher Driven
Available 24/7
Supports The Three C’s
Collaboration
Creativity
Courage
Help Develop Ideas
Provide Support
Beat The Clock
Explore The Site
SMARTBoard
Tech In 20Workshop
withDerek
Segesdy
SMARTBoard
Tech In 20Workshop
withDerek
Segesdy
iMovie
Tech In 20Workshop
withMichael Kerry
iMovie
Tech In 20Workshop
withMichael Kerry
Where Are We Going Next?
Professional Development In A Laptop
1 to 1 School
A Skype Conversation with Pete Smith, Worcester Academy’s Middle School Technology Integrator
How Can We Improve?
Bringing the Professional Development Discussion to Educon 2.1
How Can This Model Fit Your School?
What Tech In 20 Sessions Could Your School Use?
Post Ideas On The Wiki
Think About What Has Been Presented
Brainstorm Ideas That You Can Use
Post Them On The Educon Wikihttp://educon21.wikispaces.com/301-6
Q&A and Wrap-Up
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