Fall+2009+Brainstorm


 * Goals of w200**
 * Introduce PST to a wide variety different technologies (ones they can actually use in the K-12 classroom - i.e. free or common).
 * Allow PST to practice and build technologies skills with these different technologies within the context of authentic K-12 teaching/learning situations.
 * Model good classroom technology integration management strategies.
 * Model good technology integration reflection.
 * Provide opportunities for PST to reflect on HOW and WHY they should use technology in different teaching/learning situations.
 * Encourage life-long learning skills (they will need to learn about new technologies on their own).
 * Meet NETS-T standards as demonstrated by portfolio skills.
 * Aware of responsibilities of professional teacher responsibilities. Documenting professional growth.
 * Ability to present/instruct - communication skills (writing, presenting, online)
 * Worthwhile Elements**
 * Building e-Portfolio
 * Strong cases (2-3). Expectations. What can you take with you to your future job?
 * Hands-on activity.
 * Pretend they can't talk. Communicate. Lesson planning. Reflection time.Susie. PPT. 4 phase. Scenario. Students from a distance. Have a distance class. AECT time. Chat groups on OnCourse (keep track of communication). OnCourse Forum. More specific information on distance education
 * Digital stories. Microphones.
 * Playing with assistive technology. Kurzweil 3000.
 * Data collection. Use Excel. Data collection/analysis. Look at Textbooks in content area. Where do themes fall in different themes in textbooks.
 * Discussion on digital issues. Plagarism. Copyright. Google groups.
 * Each week, time for reflection on NETS-T
 * Comic at the end of the year. Pixton. Summing up the course.
 * Presenting what they've done. Award program. Virtual conference. Log-into different subject/grade levels.
 * Appointments during the lab time (cancel a lab). Instead of pre-final exam.

Other Responsibilities
 * TTL - support all PST's throughout their IU career.
 * Check-out - provide equipment to PST's and methods instructors for technology integration use.
 * Consulting - meet with methods faculty to encourage and brainstorm additional technology integration activities.
 * Support - create job aids or deliver brief workshops to PST's in methods classes at the method instructors' requests.

Professional development plan. Lean on this. Interviewing former teachers. More experience in Excel. Google Forums. Bubbleus. Different PPT. How to design and how to use. Data-driven decision making hands-on. Jing. Screen capture. Flash videos. Communicating with other teachers. (Interviews) - Part of checklist. Communicating with students (interviews). What are their abilities? Each week teachers chime in on their technology use - from the trenches.
 * IDEAS**

=Top 10 uses of data in schools=
 * Data Driven Decision Making**
 * 1. Data can uncover problems that might otherwise remain invisible.
 * 2. Data can convince people of the need for change.
 * 3. Data can confirm or discredit assumptions about students and school practices.
 * 4. Data can get to the root cause of problems, pinpoint areas where change is most needed, and guide resource allocation.
 * 5. Data can help schools evaluate program effectiveness and keep the focus on student learning results.
 * 6. Data can provide feedback that teachers and administrators need to keep going and stay on course.
 * 7. Data can prevent over-reliance on standardized tests.
 * 8. Data can prevent one-size-fits-all and quick solutions.
 * 9. Data can give schools the ability to respond to accountability questions.
 * 10. Data can build a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement.