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Creating A Systemic Approach To Technology Integration Through Job-Embedded Professional Growth, Andrew Kohl
Creating A Systemic Approach To Technology Integration Through Job-Embedded Professional Growth, Andrew Kohl
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This change plan employs Wagner’s (2008) change leadership model to assess culture, context, conditions, and competencies of a small suburban school district and to develop a systemic plan for implementing job-embedded professional development in the area of technology integration. However, this plan is meant to be applicable to all content areas. This plan is informed by data that I collected as part of my program evaluation of a one-to-one technology program and also applies additional survey data and interviews with building principals, to examine staff attitudes towards professional development and understanding of instructional coaching models. Using this plan, I hope …
One-To-One Learning - Success Factors For Meaningful Technology Integration, Andrew Kohl
One-To-One Learning - Success Factors For Meaningful Technology Integration, Andrew Kohl
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This paper explores an evaluation of the Grove School District’s one-to-one iPad program, for the purpose of understanding the relationship between teacher support for the program and classroom use. The evaluation also explores the various factors that impact a successful one-to-one program, including leadership attitudes and professional development. The attitudes of the teaching staff were compared to classroom observation data and focus group input. The research design followed a case study approach with a combination of survey, focus group, and observation methodologies. The goal was to determine to what extent the attitudes of teaching staff towards the one-to-one program impact …