EDTC 6106 – 5 Components of Professional Development with Techology

During the final week of this quarter, we are summing up what are the main aspects of professional development utilizing technology.  Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, …

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EDTC-6106 How Can Principals Advocate for Technology Initiatives & PD?

This week we are discussing the role of administrators in professional development with a specific focus on technology. Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial …

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EDTC-6106 Flipped Learning and Professional Development

This week’s learning model again is structured around ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial Question: What digital age best practices should be …

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EDTC-6106 Modeling Adult Learning Principles in Professional Development

For this learning module I am looking at ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial Question: What role do adult learning principles play in …

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EDTC-6106 Designing Professional Development to Empower Teachers

This quarter we are focusing on professional development (PD) and evaluation.  Our first area of research is in it’s design: Triggering Event Initial Question: How should we design professional development that utilizes educational technology? My Triggering Question: How should we design professional development that will empower teachers using educational technology? At first, I wanted to research best …

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Digital Readiness Project

The Digital Readiness of a Suburban Seattle Area Elementary School I was able to interview my principal about the state of technology in our elementary school and more specifically how we are teaching digital citizenship. As a district we’ve had some training in regard to digital citizenship that was distributed to schools through teacher leaders. … Continue reading “Digital Readiness Project”

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Here we go!

This blog will be a tool I use to reflect on and put the ISTE coaching standards into practice as I move through the Digital Education Leadership M.Ed. program at Seattle Pacific University. Check back throughout the next 7 quarters as I add evidence and grow in my understanding of what it means to be … Continue reading “Here we go!”

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EDTC 6105 | Module 1 Resolution

Triggering Event: What skills and characteristics help draw learning partners to technology coaches? ISTE-C Standard 1: Visionary Leadership b. Contribute to the planning, development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of technology-infused strategic plans at the district and school levels d. Implement strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage the change process in schools and […]

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