One thing we are trying to do is not call it training! We've established
some communities of learning or learning networks--small groups that discuss
how technology improves learning. We meet at lunch, after school, online,
and during summer. People choose to participate in various ways. For some
people, the "just in time learning" Sherry referred to is best. For others,
the philosophical discussion helps frame our use of technology. Always, we
talk about the goals of the teacher before we talk about any tools that
might improve instruction or learning. The only "tool" we require teachers
to learn is our online grading/attendance program.
We have also used a "ning network" to encourage online discussion of
teaching and learning. This allows people to jump in and out of a
conversation when they have time.
That being said, I will also announce a time to learn a specific tool if I
find several people want to learn. For example, this year I shared flickr,
Diigo, and Google Apps, giving people a chance to set up accounts and learn
to use them.
Susan
Susan Carter Morgan
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
540-898-0020
http://falconms.typepad.com
http://fredericksburgacademy.org
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 6:16 PM, Bill Griscom <griscomb@e-lcds.org> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I apologize if this is a repeat posting. I'm still scouring the ISED web
> archives.
>
> I'm wondering what everyone is doing with technical training, as well as
> technology integration work. We're interested in offering periodic training
> to our faculty and staff on technical skills, such as using Office, e-mail,
> web browsers, our SIS, etc.
>
> We'd also like to help teachers learn more about integrating technology
> into the classroom, with the assistance of our technology coordinators.
>
> I'd love to know if you're doing anything like this and if so, what
> topics/programs you're teaching, how often you're teaching them, how
> effective it's been, and just information on anything else you've
> encountered.
>
> I'll continue to scour. There is some good stuff on Ning too. :-)
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Griscom
>
> Director of Information Services
> Lancaster Country Day School
> 725 Hamilton Road
> Lancaster, PA 17603-2491
> 717.392.2916 x. 246
> griscomb@lancastercountryday.org
>
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