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Fran Kompar, District Coordinator, Library Media & Instructional Technology and Elizabeth Matys-Rahbar, Technology Integrator and AP Psych Teacher for data provided as well as being my sounding boards
Aaron Johnson for teaching me how to start a Wiki (my first)

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Fran Kompar, District Coordinator, Library Media & Instructional Technology and Elizabeth Matys-Rahbar, Technology Integrator and AP Psych Teacher for data provided as well as being my sounding boards
Aaron Johnson for teaching me how to start a Wiki (my first)

I would like to thank the following people for their support in this project for class ISLT 7366:technology Leadership in Schools:
AP Psych Teacher,Teacher for data they provided as well as being my sounding boards
Aaron Johnson for teaching me how to start a Wiki (my first)
Greenwich Public Schools Technology Plan
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administrator skills." (SPS Tech Plan, pp 12-14)
The 2010-2011 Spensiville High School Technology Staff Development Plan was developed in an effort to support the vision, mission and strategic directions already in place and, to continue progress made in specific goals that will ensure students are competitive and fluent in 21st century skills and knowledge. Activities are aligned with District and Building Goals as well as the SPS Vision of the Graduate. Its focus is on maximizing the use of existing software, web 2.0 tools, open source and open content, utilizing the expertise of its most valuable resource, the Spensiville staff.
Note: Connecticut teachers are required to attend 15 (1.5 CEUs) hours of training in the use of computers in the classroom within each five year period in order to renew certification. As such, SPS teachers are required to acquire .6 CEUs each academic year.

Greenwich Public Schools Technology Plan (2009-2012)
Teach Technology Competencies & Training
http://www.greenwichschools.org/page.cfm?p=5374
Web Sites:
Lessons in staff development
http://thedaringlibrarian.wikispaces.com/
http://greeniespod.wikispaces.com/file/view/ERIC+Digest.pdf
http://porthills.wikispaces.com/file/view/Training+Teachers+for+Using+Technology.doc.http://porthills.wikispaces.com/file/view/Training+Teachers+for+Using+Technology.doc
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http://chadwickinternational.wikispaces.com/Technology+Professional+Development
http://mhs-technology.wikispaces.com/Classrooms+for+the+Future

Fran Kompar, District Coordinator, Library Media & Instructional Technology and Elizabeth Matys-Rahbar, Technology Integrator and AP Psych Teacher, data they provided as well as sounding boards
Aaron Johnson for teaching me how to start a Wiki (my first)
Greenwich Public Schools Technology Plan
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Teacher Technology Competencies & Training
training. The GreenwichSpensiville Public Schools
Teaching & Learning:
Use of multimedia and digital video resources and programs to differentiate instruction and enhance learning.
Use of web content management system to improve communication with parents and community.
Participate in e-learning opportunities and virtual schools through the World Wide Web including global projects.
Professional Learning:
Professional development opportunities are provided through a comprehensive district-wide effort as well through school-based efforts. Each school strives to supplement the district offerings with its own professional development opportunities developed through a variety of venues including:
School Technology Teams – These teams will work with the district to ensure that the district Technology Plan is implemented successfully at the school level while determining professional development needs of the school.

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Teacher Technology Competencies & Training
To effectively implement and use technologies, teachers must be provided with just-in-time and as-needed training. The Greenwich Public Schools is implementing a comprehensive professional development program that includes the use of technology for instruction. In 2005-06 a variety of multi-session professional learning workshops were offered to teachers in areas determined as critical by a needs assessment. Needs assessment to determine the topics have included self-assessments and workshop evaluation data. Topics included productivity software, emerging technologies such as SmartBoard use, digital video, use of project-based learning with multimedia and WebQuests. In addition, a new online system to plan and register for workshop sessions was introduced this past year. The professional development strategies to improve teaching and learning with technology is only part of a district-wide plan to support curriculum and school initiatives. To support the goals of the Technology Plan, the areas targeted for staff training in the upcoming three years will include teaching and learning, assessment and communication.
Teaching & Learning:
Use of multimedia and digital video resources and programs to differentiate instruction and enhance learning.
Use productivity software including electronic graphic organizers, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs to create high quality materials for teaching.
Use of project-based and problem-based learning to enable students to participate in authentic, meaningful activities to engage them in deeper investigations. Provide opportunities to write curriculum units to address information literacy process including formulating a probing question, accessing and evaluating information, synthesizing and producing a presentation to display their work.
Use of quality online resources and research modules either purchased or created by media specialists or teachers to guide students in the research process.
Provide training on curriculum planning to include integration of technology.
Use of web content management system to provide a 24/7 communication with students and a tool for collaboration and sharing ideas with other teachers.
Use of new online Library management system to access standards-based, grade-level appropriate resources for teachers and students.
Use of emerging technologies such as podcasting to motivate and infuse technology in creative ways.
Use of classroom tools such as interactive whiteboards to enhance daily instruction.
Assessment:
Review the use of online portfolios to save and evaluate student work.
Use a data dashboard system to assess student performance data and analyze ways to differentiate instruction to close the achievement gap.
Share student achievement reports with parents.
Use of Telecommunication:
Use of telecommunication services, discussion boards, blogs and other methods to share and collaborate with experts and educators.
Use of web content management system to improve communication with parents and community.
Participate in e-learning opportunities and virtual schools through the World Wide Web including global projects.
Professional Learning:
Professional development opportunities are provided through a comprehensive district-wide effort as well through school-based efforts. Each school strives to supplement the district offerings with its own professional development opportunities developed through a variety of venues including:
School Technology Teams – These teams will work with the district to ensure that the district Technology Plan is implemented successfully at the school level while determining professional development needs of the school.
Library Media Specialist – The Library Media Specialist and media staff provide the school with leadership on new technologies as they are continuously trained in the use of new systems and programs. The Library Media Specialist and Media Technical Assistant are uniquely able to provide just-in-time training on emerging technologies. In addition, the Library Media Specialist will be able to provide curriculum technology integration coaching and with the help of the classroom teacher will create guides for student learning.
“Peer Leaders” – Each school will identify experts to help colleagues with new systems, programs and emerging technologies. By providing in-house experts, the school community will benefit from collegial sharing and the building of capacity.
Technology Standards for Teachers:
To successfully implement the learning standards for technology, teachers must feel comfortable with the use of technology. The expectations for teachers will follow the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers developed by ISTE (International Society for Technology Education). The six standards include:
1. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
2. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
3. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
4. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies
5. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice
6. Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice
Teacher, staff and administrator training are integral elements of the Technology Plan and the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers and Administrators will be included in district offerings targeted to the use of technology in teaching and learning.