Educational Technology Leadership
Sponsored by Catholic Family Foundation in partnership with
Teachers and Technology (Tim Wedra)
Courses offered on-site at
The Maryland Center
for Instructional Technology located at Seton Keough and ONLINE
Courses begin the second week in Jan and run for 7 weeks
Courses in the Program
|
Required |
Integrating
Technology into a Proven Curriculum I |
·
Using the
Internet for Personal/Professional Growth ·
Using the
Internet to Enhance Curriculum Objectives ·
Web Based
Website Development ·
Integrating the
Internet with Word, PowerPoint, and other applications ·
Project
Development |
00-66-26 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
|
Required |
Integrating Technology into a Proven Curriculum II |
·
Organizing with
Technology ·
Fostering
Information Literacy ·
Communicating
through the Internet ·
Encouraging Safe
Practice on the Internet ·
Project
Development |
00-66-28 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
|
Required |
Integrating
Technology into a Proven Curriculum III |
·
Understanding
the Mentoring/Coaching Process ·
Establishing a
Relationship with the Mentee or Player ·
Training the
Trainer ·
Building
Resources and a Network of Support ·
Developing a
Plan of Action |
00-66-29 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
|
Option (Elective) |
Using Multimedia to
Enhance Curriculum and Motivate Students |
·
Effective use a
digital cameras, scanners, and CD-ROM, DVD writers. ·
The ability to
import images, sound and video into documents and manipulate the images once
transferred. ·
An understanding
of resolution and file format issues inherent with good multimedia design. ·
The creation of
a database of multimedia resources on the Internet. ·
An understanding
of multimedia authoring programs ·
The creation of
multimedia projects that can be integrated into the classroom curriculum |
06-66-12 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
|
Option (Elective) |
Implementing Christmas Websites |
·
Critically
evaluate the functionality of educational Web pages ·
Define purpose,
audience for a teaching Web site ·
Develop skills
and techniques of Web development ·
Gather resources
for use on teacher's Web Site ·
Create a teacher
Web Site ·
Write effective
lesson plans to integrate into the Web
site ·
Evaluate
colleagues Web sites Integrate technology and curriculum with Website use |
06-66-16 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
|
Option (Elective) |
Using Internet
Resources to Support Curricular Goals |
·
Create
guidelines for using technology in the classroom ·
Create
guidelines for choosing classroom software ·
Create a
software evaluation document and implement it ·
Understand
Internet safety issues and apply knowledge to lesson plans ·
·
Apply standards for choosing best literacy sites for children ·
·
Investigate the
Internet as a resource for Publishing Children’s work ·
Demonstrate
effective online communication |
06-66-15 |
On-Site and On-Line training |
Courses to
begin in January2007. Tim Wedra will teach face-to-face sessions at Seton
Keogh.
Participants
will have the option to test out of portions of each class. 20 student max.
INTPC is an exciting
opportunity for educators to advance in their understanding of technology
incorporated into their lesson plans and overall curriculum. This forty five
(45) hour experience is designed to engage the participants in the utilization
of Internet based opportunities to enhance every aspect of their lesson
development. This learning experience will give them an enlightened view of the
resources that are complimenting classrooms around the country. Utilization of
web based tools will also be incorporated into standard classroom based
applications to allow the educators to take these standard software packages to
greater application within their classrooms. The conclusion of the program will
give the teachers the opportunity to actually create their own web based
classroom web site to enable students, parents and the general school community
to actively participate in the classroom from remote locations.
INTPC 2 is an
exciting opportunity for educators to advance beyond their understanding of the
technology incorporated into their lesson plans. This forty-five (45) hour
experience is designed to address the issues that arrive from daily use of the
Internet and other technologies. This learning experience will give them a
deeper understanding of many Internet controversies and overcoming the
obstacles that impede successful utilization of the Internet. Creative
discovery and collaboration among teachers will provide the background for each
topic. The conclusion of the program will give teachers the opportunity to
create Internet-based lessons that provide a safe but informative environment
for students.
INTPC 3 is an opportunity for educators to improve and
integrate their personal skills and technology skills to become technology
mentors or coaches within their schools. This forty-five (45) hour experience
is designed to promote an understanding of the relationship between the mentor
and mentee or the coach and the player. This learning experience will give them
empathy toward the novice technology user. Creative discovery and collaboration
among teachers will provide support and resources for everyone involved. The
conclusion of the program will give teachers the opportunity to share expert
advice with other teachers as a jump-start to their new role.
Through effective
studies and intentional questioning of our schools, it is evident that most of
our teachers have access to internet resources as well as word processors,
presentation applications and other standard software resources. This continued
growth into the age of curriculum/technology incorporation is exciting,
however, most of our educators do not know the essential skills in proper
utilization of the tools. While the Internet is a tremendous asset for
research, teachers need to take this tool to greater utilization opportunities.
Web based activities, tests, webquests, projects and lessons, enable teachers
to eliminate time wasted by simply searching the Internet for applicable sites.
Interacting with the Internet as well as pulling the resources into the
standard classroom software applications creates a dynamic process for teachers
to better engage their students into the curriculum.
Teachers who are
effectively integrating technology into their classrooms are encountering new
barriers from the everyday use of technology. The continued growth into the age
of curriculum/technology incorporation is exciting, however, considering
student safety issues, addressing various learning styles, and the
time-enduring task of sorting disseminated information on the Internet can
become overburdening. While the Internet is a tremendous asset for research,
teachers need to be cautious using this tool.
Interacting with the Internet, standard classroom software applications,
and new technology can have a tremendous organizational impact on teachers’
lives and classrooms as well as student achievement.
The continued growth
of technology integration in schools is supported by the efforts of qualified
teachers within the schools’ setting.
This is not only cost-effective for the school but also less threatening
for the novice teacher. Research shows
that an effective-traditional mentoring program boasts a clear vision of good
teaching, guided by an understanding of teacher learning, and supported by a
professional culture that favors collaboration and inquiry[i]. While incorporating these ideas, a technology
mentor/coach must be prepared in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed because of
time restraints.