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Join us for an in-depth session on TimsWeb, the Teacher Induction and Mentoring System designed to support mentor-teacher activities efficiently. This session will cover its features, benefits, costs, and provide a demonstration of the platform. Learn how TimsWeb enhances accountability, reduces travel costs, and improves data collection for more effective mentorship. Engage in discussions tailored for coordinators, share concerns, and discover the streamlined approach to meeting state standards in teacher induction.
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Teacher Induction and Mentoring System on the Web TimsWeb.org Rosalie Gardner Timsweb Director Monroe/Randolph Counties ROE #45 M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
TIMSWEB. ORG AGENDA • Welcome • Overview (5 min) • Levels • Positives to TimsWeb • Costs • TimsWeb Demo • Transcript example for teachers (2 min) • Changes in process • Discussion for Coordinators (15 min) • Reports • Questions (10 min) • Concerns Date: Feb. 25, 2014 Session C, 3:10 -4:10 PM Place of Meeting: Springfield Hilton M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
What is TimsWeb.org? How does TimsWeb track the mentor-teacher activities? How can timseb.org improve accountability between the mentor and the new teacher? Why do we need this information? Overview M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
Positives • Accessible at any time/ anywhere • Accountability • Convenient for all • Saves trees! • Trouble shooting help almost immediately • Reduces travel time/costs • Ease in collecting Data • Transcript of activities completed M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
What do I do to get Started? www.timsweb.org Username: email address Password: system randomly chooses a combination of letters and numbers when the account is activated. M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
Teacher Profile/ Change Password
TimsWeb Subscription Costs • Coordinator Account Free • Mentor Accounts Free • New Teacher $30/yr (1-100) $15/yr (101 +) • Maintenance & Support $500/yr • Includes training at all levels (not travel) • Includes trouble shooting/problem-solving
Completed Program Transcript M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
Planned Upgrades • Redesign of FAQs • Improve coordinator access to transcripts • Hide inactive teachers/mentors • Allow for additional PD entries • Address issues with various browswers
Coordinator Responsibilities • Customize and set up your program to meet your district’s needs and requirements. • Track/monitor the mentor-teacher activities. • Collect of information in order to meet state standards • Reduce paperwork but improve accountability. • Confirm completion of program M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
Observation Cycles- Teachers completed and Not completed. Reflections- Teachers Completed and Not Completed Mentor-Teacher Contacts Level of Interaction by Count Mentor-Teacher Contacts Level of Interaction by Hour Mentor-Teacher Other Content by Count Mentor-Teacher Other Content by Hour 7. Mentor-Teacher Contacts by Types of Count 8. Mentor-Teacher Contacts Types by Hour 9. Mentor-Teacher New Teacher Time by Count 10. Mentor-Teacher New Teacher Time by Hour 11.Mentor Demographics 12. Teacher Demographics 13.Teacher IPTS (Illinois Professional Teacher Standards) Count Coordinator’s Account Reports M O N R O E – R A N DO L P H R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E D U C A T I O N
Questions or Concerns? Contact: tim@timsweb.org or rgardner@roe45.org Thank you for attending! Make a Wonderful Day!