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InStep. EduTech Presents…. InStep. INS tructional T E chnology P artnerships. ITS Contact Information. Charity.Nix@sendit.nodak.edu 701-793-5607 Skype Information-cnix16 R efer to contact list in binder for ITS information. The InStep Kickoff. Today’s Agenda
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EduTech Presents… InStep INStructionalTEchnologyPartnerships
ITS Contact Information • Charity.Nix@sendit.nodak.edu • 701-793-5607 • Skype Information-cnix16 • Refer to contact list in binder for ITS information
The InStepKickoff • Today’s Agenda • Overview of InStep program • Roles of the Participants • Webspiration Demo • Determine Date of On-Site Visit • Assignments
The InStep Goals • Assist teachers to integrate technology and 21 Century Skills in the curriculum which will empower STUDENTS with tools to enhance their learning. • Require teachers to mentor others. • Use the technology resources currently available to the teacher
Be InStep With • Latest technology tools • 21 Century Skills • Standards alignment • NCLB requirements • New pedagogies • Needs of students
Role of the InStep Teacher • Active involvement in process • Attendance at Kickoff • Maintain Communication • Participation in On-Site Visits • Willing to Pursue Training Options • Implementation of Student Generated Activity • Meet All Assignment Deadlines • Mentor a Colleague
Role of the InStep Administrator • Active involvement in process • Attendance at Kickoff • Maintain Communication • Monitor Progress • Attendance at Implementation • Identify Sustainability Options
Role of the InStep CTP • Active involvement in process • Maintain Communication • Provide Assistance to Teacher • Monitor Progress • Attendance at Implementation
How InStep Works • ITS and “Curriculum Tech Partner” will assist the classroom teacher to • Gain new skills and/or improve skills while researching, collecting, organizing and reporting by electronic means • Gain confidence in their ability to train and support other teachers in their schools
InStep • What general concept(s) are you teaching the students? • What are the most important concepts that my students should investigate? • What should student be able to do upon completing this unit/activity/project? • What knowledge and skills are important for my students to know to gain a deep understanding?
InStep Thinking Outside the Box “Webspiration”
InStep “Assessment should be a guide for teachers and students—not an afterthought.” North Dakota Atomic Learning Rubistar
InStep • Standards • Content area literacy • Library/Technology literacy http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/standard/content.shtm
InStep • Essential Questions • Used to guide students through unit • Spark curiosity • Hooks the students interest • Keeps students focused • Lends itself to real world applications North Dakota Atomic Learning
InStep • What technology resources are available for your students to use? • What are your districts’ goals and objectives are for your grant.
InStep Mentorship • Work with a colleague to develop an integrating technology lesson following the INSTEP guidelines. • Collect a copy of the student product to provide as evidence of mentorship
Next Steps • ITS Schedule face to face meeting with CTP’s. • Schedule School’s InStep Kickoffs