The Professional Development School

2011 ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
George W. Semich ◽  
Beatrice Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Faculty Training ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Implementing Change ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Innovation In Education ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Technology In Classroom ◽  
Pennsylvania Department Of Education

In his recent text (2011), Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology, Picciano noted that “an important ingredient for implementing change, improvement, and innovation in education is a knowledgeable and vibrant staff “(p. 215). However, there is a body of research (Goodson,1991; Becker, 1994; U.S. Congress, 1995; Northrup & Little, 1996; Trotter, 1999;Cuban, 2001; Park & Staresina, 2004; Christensen, Horn, and Johnson, 2009;Hargreaves, Earl, & Schmidt, 2002), that clearly indicates that teachers are not making the best use of technology in classroom. To meet this challenge,the authors secured a professional development grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education which provided an opportunity for them to hire a highly skilled workshop facilitator who conducted a full day workshop that covered smart board technologies, web quests, and synchroneyes software to a group of teachers from our local PDS school. In an earlier chapter, the authors shared information about the workshop. The primary focus of this chapter is to revisit our findings from the faculty training workshop and present additional information from the faculty perspective and the current relate literature.

scholarly journals Use of Technology in Classroom for Professional Development

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouzieh Sabzian ◽  
Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani ◽  
Sedigheh Sodouri
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Classroom

scholarly journals The Evaluation of School Administrators' Views on the Need for Professional Development of Teachers regarding the Use of Technology in Physics Classes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Gurcan Uzal ◽  
Aytekin Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
National Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Physics Classes ◽  
Professional Development Needs ◽  
The City

The aim of the study is to investigate the school administrators' views on the professional development needs of teachers regarding the use of technology in physics classes. The participants of the study were 121 executive teachers from the city of Kocaeli. The data for the research was obtained using the survey model and was compiled with the help of a five point Likert type scale. The data collected by a scale with the reliability coefficient of 0.92 were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the administrators completely agreed with the use of the LCD panels in the teaching of physics subjects, while only agreeing with the other items. In addition, the opinions of school administrators regarding the professional development needs of teachers for the use of technology in physics classes does not differ according to demographic characteristics, but significantly do however, according to gender and experience. In light of the results, recommendations were made for researchers, administrators and the Ministry of National Education.

scholarly journals Preparing In-Service Teacher Using Dynamic Geometry Software

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.30) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Fariz Setyawan ◽  
Yosep Dwi Kristanto ◽  
Naufal Ishartono
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dynamic Geometry ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Dynamic Geometry Software ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Skills Transfer ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology

The use of technology is essential in teaching and learning process. Many researchers have already been implemented Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) in teaching and learning process. Given the importance of DGS, it is necessary for in-service teachers to use the software in their teaching and learning. Hence, it is important to prepare in-service teacher in utilizing DGS through the professional development program. This is a qualitative research which describes a professional development program to facilitate in-service teachers in utilizing DGS. Both questionnaire and review measured in-service teachers’ perceptions, knowledge and skills transfer, and impact for their practice. From the findings, four of five in-service teachers recognized that they can interact with geometric figures to move on to the next level by using DGS. The teachers felt that DGS has helped them to understand the mathematics concept and demonstrate their understanding in front of the class. Besides, DGS does not only offer opportunities for teachers and students to use them both at home and in the classroom, but they also provide a means for developing support and user communities reaching across borders especially in understanding of geometrical transformation. It has contributed that the teachers easily recognize the geometrical shapes interpretations dynamically on DGS.

Changing the Face of ELA Classrooms

2014 ◽  
pp. 981-998
Author(s):  
Dianna L. Newman ◽  
Victoria C. Coyle ◽  
Lori A. McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Learning Standards ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
The Face

This chapter looks at the delivery of professional development on technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), designed to increase teachers' abilities to integrate technology into ELA curriculum. Using TPACK and 21st century SCALE frameworks as a foundation, both stipend-based and embedded professional development models provided teachers with skills to integrate mobile technologies into classroom pedagogies, modifying or redesigning selected units of instruction. Change in teacher behavior was evidenced by direct observation of teachers' integration of technology into classroom practice, and their use of technology to support lesson plans aligned to state and common core learning standards in the classroom. Student outcomes include performance on teacher developed action research, attendance, and increased ability to meet learning standards.

Defining Professional Development for Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 376-395
Author(s):  
Madelon Reed Gruich
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Instructional Programs ◽  
Optimal Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Levels Of Use ◽  
Systematic Training ◽  
Quality Learning ◽  
Training Opportunities

Professional development for technology implementation is a critical component of achieving successful learning outcomes in educational settings. The use of technology in all teaching disciplines and administration requires the systematic training of every individual within the organization. Technology tools often provide the catalyst for skill development and attainment of expertise to ensure organizational successes. Through proven and research-based training opportunities, administrators and instructors can receive and ultimately share quality learning experiences that guarantee optimal learning achievement for school districts and specific instructional programs as technology is integrated into curricula. Planning professional development that creates seamless technology assimilation at all levels of use helps to guarantee that instructional design parallels desired learning outcomes.

Moving from Professional Development to Real-Time Use

2014 ◽  
pp. 2043-2067
Author(s):  
Meghan Morris Deyoe ◽  
Dianna L. Newman ◽  
Kristie Asaro-Saddler
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
At Risk ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Use Of Technology

This chapter demonstrates the importance of teacher training in the use of technology in literacy instruction by focusing on the need to update current teachers' skills and practice. In the setting described, the emphasis was on the transfer of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) strategies, learned via in-service professional development, to program classrooms supplied with twenty-first century technology in a high needs setting for at-risk students in grades 3-9. In addition to the general at-risk setting, specific literacy-related affective and cognitive learning outcomes are noted for students with disabilities and for English language learners. Program findings indicate the benefits of continuous professional development and embedded training along with embedded implementation of technology within pedagogical and content literacy instruction. Positive literacy-related cognitive results are noted for all students enrolled in the program classrooms; data for students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs) also reveals potential benefits.

Use of Estimation and Control Techniques for Increasing of Efficiency Training for Public Officers in Russia

2020 ◽  
pp. 815-829
Author(s):  
Sergey Nedelko ◽  
Ekaterina Eremina ◽  
Yulia Lukanina ◽  
Artem Lukanin ◽  
Alexander Osteshkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Estimation And Control ◽  
And Control

This chapter focuses on the use of technology estimation and control applied in Modern E-Learning Systems for training of public officers in Russia. Due to the rapid development of innovative technology, implementation of information science and technology in the educational process, it becomes obvious problem of interaction between the participants in the educational process and organizations - employers. This problem is particularly acute, and has its own specific characteristics in the field of continuing professional education of public officers in Russia. The authors propose to solve the problem of increasing the effectiveness of the training creation of a system of continuous professional development, the improvement of information and technical support activities for continuous professional development, including through the creation of a single information resource, including an updated bank of basic programs and additional professional Bank methodical, analytical and informational materials on the most pressing issues of implementation of the state policy for self-education.

Ambient Assisted Living and Care in The Netherlands

2014 ◽  
pp. 205-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. van Hoof ◽  
E. J. M. Wouters ◽  
H. R. Marston ◽  
B. Vanrumste ◽  
R. A. Overdiep
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Primary Focus

Technology can assist older adults to remain living in the community. Within the realm of information and communication technologies, smart homes are drifting toward the concept of ambient assisted living (AAL). AAL-systems are more responsive to user needs and patterns of living, fostering physical activity for a healthier lifestyle, and capturing behaviours for prevention and future assistance. This study provides an overview of the design-requirements and expectations towards AAL-technologies that are formulated by the end-users, their relatives and health care workers, with a primary focus on health care in The Netherlands. The results concern the motivation for use of technology, requirements to the design, implementation, privacy and ethics. More research is required in terms of the actual needs of older users without dementia and their carers, and on AAL in general as some of the work included concerns less sophisticated smart home technology.

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