ITEC 7460 PL & Tech Innovation - One Hour Technology Workshop
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The objective of this training is to provide information and the skills necessary to utilize the power of Google Drive in reference to our school app. After the training session, teachers will be able to:
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The Online Instructional ComponentThe entire one hour technology workshop consisted online. When speaking with teachers, I like to mention that most of my knowledge about technology, in this case Google Drive, comes from just searching YouTube. I will make specific "How To" videos as needed, but if I can find what is needed online, I will use other peoples work (see to the left) so that I can show others that it is possible to learn all of "this new technology" from the comfort of their phone, tablet, or
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computer. After showing this video, created by David Lee, we walked step by step through each part. All of this step by step work was through the already created and added APP folder in the teachers Google Drive account. There was nothing, on my end, that needed to be developed (besides an APP) as the teachers were working with the power of Google Drive. If there were any broken links, or the content was not accurate, it would have been easy for me to blame Google, but because they are awesome, this was never in question. The participants learning is directly related to the lesson plan and instructional agenda.
HandoutsThese documents support the learning of the lesson, are easy to use and print, and complete with accurate information! Used for the training session and for printouts for students & parents.
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Additional ElementsThese documents, which include the Technology Workshop lesson plan, the instructional agenda, and a promotional flyer, were all used to promote and facilitate the session of learning.
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The App ItselfAlthough the teachers are using Google Drive in the training, it is all for our school APP. Below are some links for you to view and or download.
--------------------------------------------------------------- If you do not have a smartphone, it is okay! Go here: http://www.tinyurl.com/mustangsapp To download the app in either the Apple Store or Google Play, go to the Mobile Mustang APP Launch page here: http://mcsdmcms.mobapp.at |
Workshop Evaluation Write-upA survey link was sent to all participants in the technology training as an optional follow-up activity. There were a total of 25 responses with one respondent not identifying his or her subject area. The data shows a wide range of tech users, and just like in the classroom, differentiation need to occur throughout the training session for it to be successful. This was possible by the teachers already collaboratively working in their content teams for the training session.
Initially, before the technology workshop, 20% of people (5) who responded stated they just login to their |
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just login to their Google Account. After, only 8% replied with the same comment. There was growth, and from what I am told, this is what it is all about! 100% of respondents stated the information I presented was easy to understand, which made my day! I put hours into this project and I was very pleased to see that the time put in paid off. With that, there was 8% of respondents that stated the training session was not valuable and not worth the time spent.I have to conclude that it is the same 8% of people who responded, in slide 3, that they already do everything taught in this session, and that the only reason they were in the session was because they were told to be there.
Overall, from the data returned, and my overall feeling of the technology training session, I believe it went over very well and I would welcome more opportunities in the future to conduct staff training's with educational technology in mind.
Overall, from the data returned, and my overall feeling of the technology training session, I believe it went over very well and I would welcome more opportunities in the future to conduct staff training's with educational technology in mind.
I will continue to follow up with all participants throughout the year to offer support and assistance as needed or requested. I intend to make positive comments to all content group collaborators on files uploaded to the Google Drive APP folders. Who doesn't like positive reinforcement once in a while? As always, I will always be available to all staff. |
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