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I. Evaluation of Technology Use The term technology can have many different meanings in different contexts and times. As used in this section, technology pertains to those listed on the 2003-04 Teacher Technology Survey (see Appendix B). In “A New Culture of Teaching for the 21 st Century”, Stone Wiske explains: If we want technologies to foster significant changes in the content and process of learning, we need to devise ways of changing the professional culture of teaching. The evaluative piece of the plan focuses on the teacher. In order for any systematic change to occur in the classroom, the teacher is key. The teacher must have equipment available for his/her use, be knowledgeable about its use, determine what the students will gain through the use of technology, uncover any expected results from its use, and chronicle the obstacles faced while trying to use technology. It was necessary to determine the level of teacher use of technology and assess the direction needed in the areas of curriculum (outcomes), professional development (breadth and depth of offerings), assessment methods, and equipment (availability, accessibility, and reliability). Through the use of a survey (see Appendix C), teachers were asked to provide responses to seven open-ended questions. Using the open coding method, the survey responses were analyzed by a team of three people, two Technology Integration Resource Teachers and the Director of Research and Evaluation. Themes emerged and were prioritized (see Tables 6, 7, and 8). Pertinent anecdotal comments were noted. Summary of Teacher Survey Responses – Elementary Level Question Summary of Results 1. Please list technologies that you have used. Compass LCD projectors Videostreaming 2. Why did you choose to use this technology? To enrich the curriculum To enhance viewing for large groups 3. What does this technology allow you to do that you normally wouldn’t be able to do? 4. What did the students gain by using this technology? 5. What obstacles, if any, did you need to overcome to use this technology? 6. Were there any unexpected results from using this technology? 7. Can you share obstacles that have prevented you from using any of these technologies? To individualize instruction Individualize instruction Instruct large groups Manage classroom Independence Review of skills taught Greater understanding of material Time Knowledge of how to use Student dependency Increased student motivation Higher quality of student work Simplified communication with parents when writing IEPs Time Equipment availability Knowledge of how to use EPSD Technology Integration Plan Page 11
Summary of Teacher Survey Responses – Middle Level Question Summary of Results 1. Please list technologies that you have used. LCD projectors eBoard Interactive whiteboard 2. Why did you choose to use this technology? Instruct large groups Improve communication with students and parents 3. What does this technology allow you to do that you normally wouldn’t be able to do? 4. What did the students gain by using this technology? 5. What obstacles, if any, did you need to overcome to use this technology? 6. Were there any unexpected results from using this technology? 7. Can you share obstacles that have prevented you from using any of these technologies? Motivate students Instruct large groups Communicate with parents Assist with student presentations Ability to present creative project to their peers More focused learning Awareness of resources available Time Ease of use Created projects on DVD and had no DVD player to use Increased student motivation Higher quality of work Greater understanding of material Equipment availability Knowledge of how to use Time Summary of Teacher Survey Responses –High School Question Summary of Results 1. Please list technologies that you have used. LCD projectors Wireless cart Interactive whiteboard 2. Why did you choose to use this technology? Instruct large groups Increase student motivation and active learning 3. What does this technology allow you to do that you normally wouldn’t be able to do? 4. What did the students gain by using this technology? 5. What obstacles, if any, did you need to overcome to use this technology? 6. Were there any unexpected results from using this technology? 7. Can you share obstacles that have prevented you from using any of these technologies? Communicate with students and parents Instruct large groups Give students the opportunity to create and present creative, interactive presentations Make students aware of online resources Access to online resources and presentation tools Active participation in their learning Enhanced content Equipment availability Ancillary equipment needed Time Student active learning More focused learning Access to relevant information Equipment availability Knowledge of how to use Time EPSD Technology Integration Plan Page 12
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