This past fall each individual set a personal technology goal and an instruction classroom technology goal. After assessing these, 83% felt they reached their personal tech goal in some capacity--meaning some actually had multiple aspects to their goal and mastered it to a certain degree. This leaves 3% that did not meet this goal and one TBD (this is scheduled to take place shortly). 96% of us stated we met the classroom/instructional goal, leaving 4% that did not. The feedback regarding goals was very positive. Many individuals stated they were still focusing on these items and wanted to improve upon them next year. I personally am thrilled by all that we have accomplished at the IS and look forward to next year and what it brings.
What about our direction for next year? We have a tech book study group that will spend valuable time researching and checking into various resources for our building. They will have different opportunities (blog, staff meetings, PD days etc.) to share these with our building. There was discussion of this group (along with any other interested individuals) creating tutorials on topics such as: options in SISK12, running AR or Star reports, how to create a detention letter, sending an office referral, etc. Another great resource will be the District's technology coordinator and having regular scheduled meetings during team plan periods with her. Some of the items that have been suggested are: clickers, blogs, merging clickers with Discovery Education probes, and the Discovery Education system.
I encourage you to add your thoughts regarding our growth in technology, and any additional thoughts you have about what you would like to see happen in the future.
