1. Welcome and Framing (5 minutes)
• Brief overview of session goals and relevance to ISTE and VDOE standards
• Icebreaker: Participants share one challenge or success with technology integration
2. Overview of the Open Educational Resource (10 minutes)
• Walkthrough of the modular structure
• Highlight topics: blended learning, digital citizenship, AI, privacy, standards alignment
• Engagement: Live poll on participants’ familiarity with module topics
3. Deep Dive into Key Modules (40 minutes)
• Blended Learning & UDL: Participants explore sample lesson plans and discuss adaptations for diverse learners
• AI in Education: Case study analysis and ethical discussion
• Privacy & Standards: Interactive quiz on local/state/federal policies and standards alignment
• Activities include:
o Peer-to-peer interaction via breakout groups and shared digital boards
o Device-based activities: polls, quizzes, and collaborative templates
o Scenario-based discussions and case study analysis
4. Accessibility and Equity Design (10 minutes)
• Demonstration of UDL features: alt text, captions, screen reader compatibility
• Accessibility evaluation using real examples
• Engagement: Participants evaluate a sample resource for accessibility using a checklist
5. Implementation and Evaluation Strategies (10 minutes)
• Strategies for integrating the resource into teacher prep and PD programs
• Tools for evaluating impact and aligning with schoolwide goals
• Guided reflection and planning tools for immediate application
• Engagement: Participants draft a brief implementation plan or reflection using a guided template
6. Wrap-Up and Final Project Preview (10 minutes)
• Overview of the culminating project module
• Q&A and resource access instructions
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Navigate and implement a modular open educational resource for teaching educational technology.
• Design inclusive, standards-aligned digital learning experiences using UDL principles.
• Integrate ISTE and state-level technology standards into instructional planning.
• Evaluate and adapt professional learning to meet schoolwide technology goals.
• Identify ethical considerations and practical uses of AI in P–12 education.
• Address privacy concerns in digital learning environments at multiple policy levels.
1. U.S. Department of Education. (2016). Advancing educational technology in teacher preparation. Office of Educational Technology. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED571881.pdf
2. García-Martínez, I., & Fernández-Batanero, J. M. (2023). Educational technology in teacher training: A systematic review. Education Sciences, 15(8), 1036. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/8/1036
3. Al-Azawei, A., & Al-Halabi, J. (2024). Digital technologies as enablers of universal design for learning: Student perceptions in higher education. Discover Education, 2, Article 699. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43621-024-00699-0
4. International Society for Technology in Education. (2023). Transforming teacher education: A research study. https://iste.org/news/new-research-study-from-iste-examines-educator-preparation-landscape
5. McKnight, K., & McKnight, P. (2023). Optimizing teacher education for 21st-century classrooms: Integrating technology, pedagogy, and global awareness. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED664418.pdf
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