Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Re: Professional Development Related to Information Technology

I've been following your discussion about information technology and
information skills. Many schools use the Big6 Skills to help
students and teachers have a framework and a vocabulary to use with
information-based problems. Information and technology work together
in the broader context of curriculum and assignments.

Sue Wurster


On Mar 4, 2008, at 9:56 AM, Lucy Gray wrote:

> Hi Fred -
>
> So what is the right skill set? I'd be curious as to the opinions
> of people
> on this list on what makes a good teacher of teachers.
>
> We are implementing a tech coaching model in our set of charter
> schools. How
> many other schools are using this model or moving towards it? Do
> you have a
> good job description for this type of position?
>
> Thanks,
> Lucy Gray
> Center for Urban School Improvement
> University of Chicago
>
>>
>>
>> It is extremely important to get a person with the right skills
>> set in
>> this position. What I've heard from many school IT leaders is that
>> the
>> skills set they have developed generally do not match well with
>> the skills
>> needed to be a good teacher of teachers. Given the increasing
>> quantity and
>> use of information technology in our schools I think the need for
>> the IT
>> position remains, along with a growing need for the professional
>> development person.
>>
>> Fred
>>
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