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October 1, 2004 11:48 AM
2013....trying for 2004!
New to the cadre and missed the 2013 discussion, so I will share one really positive staff development model which seems to be successful in moving our teachers and staff forward in the integration of technology with the curriculum. We work together with a neighboring school district to sponsor a Summer Tech Camp for Staff and have just completed our third year. We experienced a 65% increase in registrations since the first year; 170 participants this summer! Classes begin the last week in June and continue through the first week of August. Each class is 12 hours and runs from 8:30-11:30 Monday through Thursday. There is no charge, and teachers who wish to obtain PSU credit pay a very reasonable fee to the university and are required to take two of the courses and attend an additional 6 hour class to produce a classroom unit infused with technology. Class offerings all focus on classroom instruction, management, and activities and include iPhoto, Video Production Boot Camp, iMovie, Web Design, Using the Internet, Spreadsheet/Database, Word Processing/Draw/Paint, Using Inspiration/Kidspiration, etc. Because the teachers and staff have the time to learn the skills, to practice them, and to reflect with colleagues, the evaluations for these courses are very positive. We will be surveying participants later this year to see if their instructional activities are including the learning they gained from the summer camp, and indeed, if their teaching practices are changing. In addition, the blending of teachers from two districts creates a wonderful atmosphere of sharing.
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