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Kathi Kersznowski
This presentation focuses on how it's critical to create positions such as edtech coaches or technology integration specialists. I share a specific detailed model for creating such a position and focus on the WHY -the ROI for teachers and students when meaningful job-embedded support comes from a tech coach.
| Audience: | Coaches, Principals/head teachers, Professional developers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices not needed |
| Topic: | Professional learning |
| ISTE Standards: | For Coaches: Change Agent
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I share the story of how I created the position of Technology Integration Specialist in my district out of necessity, and how that position has not only grown into a small department, but also shown monumental improvements in teacher confidence, ability, and even student success through the use of supported educational technology.
My objective is to inspire others with this story and share the exact model I created that has driven success in my district.
A secondary objective/purpose is to show creative ways that this model can be adapted based on district needs and resources.
My overarching objective is to explain the relevance of the session title - having a designated Technology Integration Specialist (tech coach) is critical to the success of edtech implementation in a district. I'll explain why and how.
Intro - 5 minutes
· Introduce myself and the expected objectives/outcomes for this session
“The Why” for - 10minutes
· Explain the title of this session and that having a tech coach is the #1 Most Critical EdTech Investment You Can Make
· Explain how my district went from no edtech support to an edtech department that supports teachers K-12
"The How" -30 minutes
· Share the exact "What is a Technology Integration Specialist" model that I created and go through examples of each
· Via Nearpod, have attendees respond and ask questions
“The Who & What” - 5 minutes
· - Evolution of this to a department model
- Discuss challenges & solutions
“Success Stories & Concluding Remarks- 10 minutes
· Show evidence of success (Padlet)
· Backchannel review of any remaining questions or comments
· Share links and resources
https://create.piktochart.com/output/14789785-whats-a-technology-integration-specialist
https://www.njsba.org/news-publications/school-board-notes/june-13-2017-vol-xl-no-43/njsba-exploring-edcamp-concept-professional-development/
Kathi is an edtech enthusiast & energizer, global educator, keynote speaker, presenter, author of "Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Edu", and a Technology Integration Specialist. She is a proud MIE Fellow, MIEExpert, and Microsoft Master Trainer, and an ambassador and friend of many popular edtech companies. When she’s not “edtech-ing”, Kathi enjoys a cozy bonfire, nature, drinking really strong coffee and lots of it, saltwater fishing and crabbing, baking up a storm, going out for a flight, planning new vacation adventures, reading, slurping down some raw oysters, tent camping, kayaking, taking too many photos, and ridiculously long mid-day naps.
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