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Mission Possible: 10 Sneaky Ways to Infuse Tech PD into YOUR School

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2A

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Presenters

Kris Edwards

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Cherry Creek High School/CCSD
@kcedwards25

Kris has been working in K-12 education for over 30 years. She has been a middle school English Teacher, a middle school Tech Coordinator/Computer Teacher, a K-12 Digital Learning Coordinator, and is now the Instructional Tech Coordinator at a high school with almost 4,000 students in Cherry Creek Schools, CO. She has a BA in Elem Ed., and Masters degree in Computer Education. She is a WeVideo Ambassador, Google Certified Educator, Schoology Champion, InnEdCO Ambassador, Nearpod Coach, and Pear Deck Coach. In her free time, Kris enjoys hiking, reading, and traveling with her family.

Kirsten Ryerson

Technology Coordinator

Cherry Creek School District

Kirsten Ryerson has worked at Thunder Ridge Middle School since 2007. She has had many roles including 7th Grade Science Teacher, Technology Teacher, and Technology Coordinator. Her current position is Instructional Support Administrator which includes leading school-wide professional learning, supporting teachers with instructional strategies, managing instructional technology, acting as the school assessment coordinator and data specialist, and evaluating teachers... in addition to "other duties as assigned."

Rebecca Tessarolo

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Cherry Creek School District
@beccatessarolo
@_becctess

Becca Tessarolo, an Instructional Technology Coordinator, coach, and teacher, brings over six years of experience to edtech. Specializing in coaching and professional learning, Becca has spearheaded school and district-wide initiatives tailored to the needs of students and staff. Her commitment to teacher development is evident in her diverse roles. Becca holds a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Michigan State University and is passionate about empowering teachers to transform classroom experiences through evolving technology.

Session description

Having trouble trying to find time, resources, and teacher buy-in for professional development around technology? In this session, learn about innovative entryways that middle and high school Technology Coordinators from Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado have found to successfully deliver professional development to teachers.

Purpose & objective

Finding time for training teachers is a struggle at all levels of education. Teachers have so many responsibilities on their plates and time is limited. Our purpose is to provide a wide variety of options for creatively bringing instructional technology professional development into busy schools. Attendees will leave this session with specific tools and ideas to seamlessly incorporate professional learning in their schools. These tools include:
Teacher Tech Committee - Pilot
Finding ways to get teachers credit
Podcast
Edcamp
TP Tech
Train admin in staff meeting
CCSD UIF - Digital Learning Resources
Tech Tip Tuesday - email/blog
Speed-geeking (10 teachers to present; 3 10-minute snipits
Lunch & Learn (we will feed you!) And other food-related bribes!

Our plan is to provide examples of each of the above listed tips/strategies in an engaging format and explain how these strategies have worked in our schools.

This work is necessary for schools. Data shows that 1-time PD is not effective (see article in “Supporting Research”). Teachers need individualized PD that is flexible and that they can engage with when they need it most and on their schedule.

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Outline

Slide deck of strategies with examples presented by 3 dynamic leaders in instructional technology and professional learning. We will leverage a workshop model so that they have time to create products to take with them.
5 minutes: for introductions to the topic and presenter backgrounds.
5 minutes: Activity to get them moving and thinking about PD in general
30 minutes: Equal time will be given for each of our 10 tips/strategies
10 minutes: for Q&A and exploring resources
10 minutes: for developing and designing something to take back with them (workshop model)

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Supporting research

One-Time PD is not effective: https://edweek.org/leadership/one-time-pd-is-not-effective-why-do-districts-still-rely-on-it/2022/10

How to go beyond seat time professional development: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-go-beyond-seat-time-professional-development

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Session specifications

Topic:

Professional learning

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Coaches, Technology coordinators/facilitators, Professional developers

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

No need for specific software or additional materials.

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader

Empower educators to exercise professional agency, build teacher leadership skills and pursue personalized professional learning.
Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools.

For Coaches:
Connected Learner

Establish shared goals with educators, reflect on successes and continually improve coaching and teaching practice.

Mission Possible: 10 Sneaky Ways to Infuse Tech PD into YOUR School

, Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2A

Presenters

Session description

Purpose & objective

Outline

Supporting research

Session specifications

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