Tag Archives: 21st century teaching tools
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 21st Century Staff Development
In addition to our tele classes, the Virtual Learning Center offers other technology professional development to St. Louis area schools, including the integrating Technology Educator Academy. iTEA provides face-to-face, hands-on experiences with creating lessons and unit plans using 21st century teaching tools. Each academy is flexible to meet the needs and goals of the teachers.
- Integrate technology and the Internet into the curriculum
- Create Internet experts in each building
- Increase enthusiasm, confidence and knowledge of effective educational technology techniques
- Create discriminating users of the Internet & Media
- Establish instructional technology leaders in your (school) district
The iTEA offers learning and sharing opportunities using:
• Group Meetings
• Goals & Projects
• On-site Consultations
• Field Trips
Would you prefer innovative technology staff development to be brought to your school? Do you have the latest software, updated hardware or new users? Are you looking for better, more focused integration of technology into curriculum? Bring faculty and district staff up to date on the latest technology and create technology experts in your building through this cost-effective professional development opportunity. CSD offers a series of on-site workshops featuring:
- Software and peripherals previews
- Technology demonstrations and explanations
- Knowledgeable, education-experienced instructors
- Customized topics and content (such as Discovery streaming, Moodle, and Promethean Activboard)
If you have questions about our academies or on-site professional development, or would like to set up tech PD for your district, contact Virtual Learning Center Director Ruth Litman-Block at 314-692-1272!
Tags: 21st century teaching tools, instructional technology, staff development, Virtual Learning Center
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 integrating Technology Educators Academy
Cooperating School Districts’ Integrating Technology Educator Academy (iTEA) provides face-to-face, hands-on experiences with creating lessons and unit plans using 21st century teaching tools. The iTEA trains educators to promote higher level achievement from students who are engaged in their learning experience. Building on the ideas of effective technology integration and student inquiry, this academy focuses on using technology to enhance higher-order thinking skills. Research shows that effective professional development resulting in lasting change must be sustained over time, with follow up and continuing support for participating teachers. Moreover, research also shows that at least 30% of the money spent on equipment should be spent on Professional Development for the users; otherwise, the equipment is not used to its fullest potential.
iTEA offers teachers with varying levels of integration skills the opportunity to learn to use Web 2.0 resources to acquire and enhance their teaching practice. With enhanced technology and teaching skills, teachers will be able to integrate technology into the curriculum and use teaching strategies to promote higher order thinking skills for students.The iTEA provides technology professional development to a school for a length of time. The iTEA is flexible and goal oriented so that schools can decide exactly what will help support them in achieving their goals. Since many schools are Professional Learning Communities (PLC), the iTEA gives the school the option to create the professional development they need.
The VLC is excited to be able to provide technology professional development that supports the PLC model by using realistic goals that focus on measurable achievement. If your school or district is interested in setting up an iTEA with the Virtual Learning Center, contact Ruth Litman-Block at 314-692-1272.
To see iTEA in action, visit our Flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/virtuallearningcenter.
Tags: 21st century teaching tools, Cooperating School Districts, higher level achievement, Integrating Technology Educator Academy, iTEA, measurable achievement, Professional Learning Communities, teaching skills, technology professional development, Virtual Learning Center
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