SYLLABUS
Professional Development to Support Technology Integration
893.630
Online Course Site:
Meeting Day: Wednesday Hours: 6:15-7:55 PM
Dates: 1/30-5/8
Instructor:
Gwyneth A. Jones
Murray Hill Middle School
Work Phone: 410.880.5897 Home Phone: 410.309.4988
Online Virtual Office can be found at www.tappedin.org office S2913
Email: gwynethjones@mail.howard.k12.md.us
Participants examine the literature on how staff development can promote the effective use of instructional technology. Class members explore uses of technology for a range of teaching strategies and techniques that are particularly effective with adult learners. Students design a staff development plan and staff development session while practicing technology applications ­ e.g., multimedia presentations, interactive video, distance learning, and on-line instruction ­ that can be used for training staff in schools.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Professional Development: Learning from the Best ,North Central Regional Electronic Laboratory (1999)
Technology Connections for School Improvement , North Central Regional Electronic Laboratory (1999)
Assorted Online Documents
Create a Staff Development Session that would be immediately able to be utilized in an instructional setting. A rubric can be found on the Blackboard website.
A Group Project on a topic related to professional development will be presented to the class with all the members of the group participating. (Groups will consist of 2-4 people) Suggested topics and additional details will be given in class. Time will be provided during several class meetings for groups to plan their presentations, however, it may be necessary for participants to meet outside class time. A brief outline, describing the responsibilities of each group member and a bibliography must be submitted at the time of presentation. A rubric can be found on the Blackboard website.
The topic for the Final Project is a year-long Staff Development Plan that will introduce a group of educators (learners, if corporate) to a new technology/software program(s) or interactive rich site. Additional information will be given in class. A rubric can be found on the Blackboard website.
Standards for printed and electronically submitted assignments:
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Assignment |
Date |
Points |
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Assignments |
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(6x5)=30 |
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Commercial |
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20 |
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Online Tapped In discussion/Class |
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30 |
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Participation |
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20 |
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Staff Development Group Research Presentation |
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30 |
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Staff Development Session |
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40 |
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School Staff Development Plan |
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30 |
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Total Points |
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200 |
Grading Scale: (points)
200-193=A
192-190=A-
189-188=B+
187-183=B
182-180=B-
179-178=C+
177-173=C
172-170=C-
69 and below=F
Please note:
Class Cancellation/Weather Emergencies
Regular classes at JHU’s Columbia Center are rarely canceled; however, due to the fact that the AACPS cohort is dependent on the Carver Center facility in Anne Arundel County, the following applies: if AACPS schools are closed or call for an early dismissal, classes will be canceled.
Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you are a student with a documented disability who requires an academic adjustment, auxiliary aid, or similar accommodation, please contact Ann Harrell in the Office of Student Affairs at 410-872-1210 or via email at harrell@jhu.edu.|
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Topic: |
Assignment: |
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Session 1 January 30 |
Introductions Overview of Course Web Page Review Text for Course, online documents Tapped In (www.tappedin.org)
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Assignment 1Join tappedin.org Send email to instructor with brief bio info, course expectations and contact info |
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Session 2 Feb 6 |
Share reading assignments: discussion questions Defining Professional Development Group Project: Explanation, Teams, Topics |
Due: Assignment 1Begin to gather findings for Staff Development Plan/Final Project Assignment 2:
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Session 3 Feb 13 |
NO CLASS AT JHUOnline Class at tappedin.org / Discussion TBA |
Research on findings for Staff Development Plan Research group project topic |
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Session 4 Feb 20 |
Explain School Staff Development Plan Commercial/PSA Group Project: Research Topics |
Due: Assignment 2 Develop your goals for your Staff Development Plan/Final Project |
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Session 5 Feb 27 |
Share Online Experiences at tappedin.org Models of Professional Development Group Project: Prepare presentationIn-Class Group Presentation Preparation Provided |
Assignment 3 extended due date- 4/3/02-so that you have a greater opportunity to attend a discussion in your subject areaTranscript of attended and/or research of online PD discussion/class Assignment 4 Research & attend PD discussion/class forum at tappedin.org |
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Session 6 March 6 |
Share tappedin.org experiences Evaluating Professional Development Commercial Finalize and work on Group Presentations
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Assignment 4: extended due date- 4/3/02-so that you have a greater opportunity to attend a discussion in your subject areaTranscript of attended and/or research of online PD discussion/class On your own: Develop your action plan for your staff development session and complete the first draft of the staff development plan |
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Session 7 March 13 |
Designing an Effective Staff Development Session
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Due: Group Project Organization Charts from each presenting group/team
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Session 8 March 20 |
Designing an Effective Staff Development Session Finish Group Presentations
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Due: Group Project Organization Charts from each presenting group/teamDue: Assignment 5On your own: Work on Staff Development Plan/Final Project Work on Assignment 6 |
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Session 9 March 27 |
NO CLASS AT JHU – Spring BreakOnline Class / Discussion TBA |
Due by Tuesday April 2 , via email: Paragraph outlining Staff Development Session |
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Session 10 April 3 |
Present Commercials to class Work on Staff Development Session |
Due: CommercialsDue: Assignment 3 & 4Work on Draft of Staff Development Session |
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Session 11 April 10 |
Staff Development Session Presentations |
Work on Staff Development Session and Final Project Due: Assignment 6 |
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Session 12 April 17 |
Staff Development Session Presentations |
Work on Staff Development Session and Final Project |
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Session 13 April 24 |
Staff Development Session Presentations |
Work on Staff Development Session and Final Project |
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Session 14 May 1 |
Staff Development Session Presentations (if needed) Final Project Forum/Discussion |
Due: Final Project |
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Session 15 May 8 |
Staff Development Session Presentations (if needed) Final Project Forum/Discussion |
H. Bibliography
* Items are good resources for training strategies to incorporate into your staff development session.
*Bailey, G. D. (1994). 101 Activities for Creating Effective Technology Staff Development Programs. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.
Bailey, G. D. & Lumley, D. (1994). Technology Staff Development Programs: A Leadership Sourcebook. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.
Blackmore, J. (1996, August 11). Pedagogy: Learning Styles. [Online] Available: http://granite.cyg.net:80/~jblackmo/diglib/styl-a.html (January 4, 2000).
Brand, G. A. (1998). What Research Says: Training Teachers for Using Technology. Journal of Staff Development. Vol. 19, No.1, 10-13.
Brookfield, S. (1995). Adult Learning: An Overview. [online] Available: http://nlu.nl.edu/ace/Resources/Documents/AdultLearning.html (January 4, 2000).
Brown, J. M. (1992). A Computer Based Cooperative Learning Project for Pre-service Teachers. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, Vol. 8, No. 3, 11-16.
Caldwell, S. D. (Ed.). (1989). Staff Development: A Handbook of Effective Practices. Oxford, Ohio: National Staff Development Council.
Caverly, D. C., Peterson, C. L. & Mandeville, T. F. (1997). A Generational Model for Professional Development. Educational Leadership. Vol. 55, No. 3, 56-59.
Community Learning Network. (1999, October). Adult Learning Theory. [online] Available: www.cln.org/inservice/itpd/alearn.html (January 4, 2000).
Crafton, T. (1998, August). Adult Learning Theory: A Resource Guide. [online] Available: http://odin.indstate.edu:80/level1.dir/adultlrn.html (January 4, 2000).
Darling-Hammond, L. (1998). Teaching Learning That Supports Student Learning. Educational Leadership, 55, 6-11.
Dexter, S. (1996). From Entry Level to Proficient & Exemplary: A Design for Staff Technology Development. Technology Connection. March, 15-22.
Dilworth, M. E. & Imig, D. G. (1998). Professional Teachers Development and the Reform Agenda. Eric Digest ED383 694 [Online] Available: http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests.html (February 1998).
Edwards, S. & Barnes, S. (1985). A Research-Based Staff Development Model That Works. Educational Leadership, 42, 54-56.
Elmore, R. F. & Associates, (1990). Restructuring Schools: The Next Generation of Educational Reform. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
ERIC Clearing House on Teacher Education. (1989). Resource review: Staff development (1981-1989). Washington, DC: American Association of Colleges for Teaching Education.
Garmston, R. J. & Wellman, B. M. (1992). How to Make Presentations that Teach and Transform. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Goodson, B. (Ed.). (1991). Teachers and Technology: Staff Development for Tomorrow’s Schools. Annapolis Jct., Maryland: National School Boards Association.
Guhlin, M. (1996). Stage a Well-Designed Saturday Session and They Will Come!
In Computers in Education, edited by Hirschbuhl, J. and Bishop, D., Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill.
Harris, J. (1998). Design Tools for the Internet-Supported Classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Hixson, J. & Tinzmann. (1990). What Changes are Generating New Needs for Professional Development? NCREL [Online] Available: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/rpl/esys/prodev.htm (February 1998).
Joyce, B. (Ed.). (1990) Changing School Culture through Staff Development. 1990 Yearbook of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Kagan, S. (1996). Cooperative Learning: Resources for Teachers. San Juan Capistrano, California: Resources for Teachers.
Kershaw, A. (1995). Teachers Assessment of the Agenda and the Organization of Staff Development Programs as Suggested in Current Research. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service. ED 379 210).
Kierns, J. (1992). Does Computer Coursework Transfer Into Teaching Practice? Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, Vol. 8, No. 4, 29-34.
Lieberman, A., & Miller, L. (Eds.) (1991). Staff Development for Education in the ‘90s: New Demands, New Realities, New Perspectives. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Orwig, A. (1997). Integrating Technology: The Challenge and the Promise. Technology & Learning. Feb. Vol. 17, No. 5, 38-43.
Maryland State Department of Education. (1999). Creating Your Staff Development Plan. [online] Available: http://www.mdk12.org/process/sip/index_staff.html
Mather, M. (1996). Staff Development: How Are We Doing? Technology & Learning. March, Vol. 16, 25.
McKenzie, J. (1999). How Teachers Learn Technology Best. Bellingham, WA: FNO Press.
Russell, A. L. (1996). Six stages for learning to use technology. In Computers in Education, edited by Hirschbuhl, J. & Bishop, D., Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill.
*Saphier, J. and Haley, M.A (1993) Activators. Action, MA: Research for Better Teaching, Inc.
*Saphier, J. and Haley, M.A (1993) Summarizers. Action, MA: Research for Better Teaching, Inc.
*Solem, L. and Pike, B (1997) 50 Creative Training Closers. Jossey-Bass Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA: Creative Training Techniques Press.
*Solem, L. and Pike, B (1997) 50 Creative Training Openers. Jossey-Bass Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA: Creative Training Techniques Press.
Skowron, J. (1998). A Tool for Engaging Teachers in Change. Journal of Staff Development. Vol. 19, No. 1, 40-44.
Taylor, H.G. and Wiebe, J. H. (1994). National Standards for Computer/Technology Teacher Preparation: A Catalyst for Change in American Education, Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, Spring, 21-23.
Thornburg, D. D. (1991). Education, Technology, and Paradigms of Change for the 21st Century. Starsong Publications.
Thornburg, D. D. (1992). Edutrends 2010: Restructuring, Technology, and the Future of Education. Starsong Publications.
Todd, N. (1993). A Curriculum Model for Integrating Technology in Teacher Education Courses. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, Vol. 9, No. 3, 5-11.
CEO Forum. (February 22, 1999). Year 2 Report Professional Development: A Link to Better Learning. [online] Available: http://www.ceoforum.org/home.cfm (January 7, 2000).
Zielinski, Dave. (1990). The Best of Creative Training Techniques Newsletter. Minneapolis, MN: Lakewood Books.
I would like to thank both ms. Dolan and ms. stiles for assistance/inspiration/ideas for this class and the use of their original syllabus for the creation of this one.
