Current Realities in the building where I work: ISTE Conditions 4-6
ISTE Definition 4 of 8: Robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources.
There is not a shortage of computers in our building. Students have multiple locations to access technology- classroom, computer lab, and media center. We also have mobile technology- mobile laptops, and iPads.
Parents are given aces to use the computer in the parent resource center or in the media center with permission.
Teachers and parents can access some information from home. Equipping students with web 2.0 tools will allow greater access for learning in school and at home, in addition to communicating with parents and stakeholders.
Our media center has digital resources that are accessible from home by teachers, parents and students.
ISTE Definition 5 of 8: Educators and support staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for their job responsibilities.
Staff in our building would rank as needs improvement in the area of technology usage. Many staff members only use the minimum technology to perform their jobs (email, Microsoft, Google, word, student data programs). Most teachers rely on the technology specialist to handle basic trouble shooting needs. Some of our parents have technology backgrounds- they could conduct training for staff members (or students). Parents could train other parents on how to use technology.
Our staff needs to learn about some web 2.0 tools (Tweet, Blogs, Wikis, Flickr, Voice Thread, etc.) to collaborate and to communicate with parents.
ISTE Definition 6 of 8: Technology-related professional learning plans and opportunities with dedicated time to practice and share ideas
The Fulton County office of Professional Development (PD) conducts training year-round at various locations. In order to meet the needs of students, the PD department needs to meet the needs of teachers and conduct onsite training for teachers. Some PD is offered in web-based format using Blackboard, but teachers do not always have time outside of work for additional training.
Administrators could write up a proposal for the PD department to deliver specific training to our staff. This coincides with Tuesday staff/ PD meetings- teachers have already blocked this time.
There are learning opportunities available, but teachers who struggle with integrating technology may require more face time from experts in the field.
Teachers should receive an incentive or recognition for attending any PD for technology or otherwise.
ISTE Definition 4 of 8: Robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources.
There is not a shortage of computers in our building. Students have multiple locations to access technology- classroom, computer lab, and media center. We also have mobile technology- mobile laptops, and iPads.
Parents are given aces to use the computer in the parent resource center or in the media center with permission.
Teachers and parents can access some information from home. Equipping students with web 2.0 tools will allow greater access for learning in school and at home, in addition to communicating with parents and stakeholders.
Our media center has digital resources that are accessible from home by teachers, parents and students.
ISTE Definition 5 of 8: Educators and support staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for their job responsibilities.
Staff in our building would rank as needs improvement in the area of technology usage. Many staff members only use the minimum technology to perform their jobs (email, Microsoft, Google, word, student data programs). Most teachers rely on the technology specialist to handle basic trouble shooting needs. Some of our parents have technology backgrounds- they could conduct training for staff members (or students). Parents could train other parents on how to use technology.
Our staff needs to learn about some web 2.0 tools (Tweet, Blogs, Wikis, Flickr, Voice Thread, etc.) to collaborate and to communicate with parents.
ISTE Definition 6 of 8: Technology-related professional learning plans and opportunities with dedicated time to practice and share ideas
The Fulton County office of Professional Development (PD) conducts training year-round at various locations. In order to meet the needs of students, the PD department needs to meet the needs of teachers and conduct onsite training for teachers. Some PD is offered in web-based format using Blackboard, but teachers do not always have time outside of work for additional training.
Administrators could write up a proposal for the PD department to deliver specific training to our staff. This coincides with Tuesday staff/ PD meetings- teachers have already blocked this time.
There are learning opportunities available, but teachers who struggle with integrating technology may require more face time from experts in the field.
Teachers should receive an incentive or recognition for attending any PD for technology or otherwise.