Successful+Program+for+Integrating+Technology

**Core Technology Integration into PASD** (Phoenixville Area SD)
Mike Donnelly, Gary Barron barrong[at]pask.k12.pa.us, donnellym[at]pasd.k12.pa.us

All teachers must be able to show that they are integrating technology by Fall 2007 Winter 2004 - ACTS grant District wide building goals, support from curriculum office, practical and relevant training led to teacher acceptance.
 * The Goal:**

1 & 2 What is tech integration? Models 3 - 7/8 Tools and lesson creation Module 9 Lesson presentation and sharing (2 1/2-3 hour session) took out databases
 * Modules**

PASD Core booklet Lesson plan template

Summer workshops paid at CBA rate, Curriculum development - Title V Winter training - provided substitutes for 2 days of training (gave a 128 MB flash drive, paid for module 9, certificate)
 * How they did it:**

Provide in class support and/or model, co-teach.

After: Posted lessons on web pages - Elementary, Secondary http://www.pasd.k12.pa.us/PASD/Resources/Instructional+Technology/ Embedded into curriculum maps Shared within departments, teams and grade levels.

Walkthroughs - Rubric & Video Examples (from classrooms) Scale of 1-6 regarding level of tech integration

How to implement:
 * Identify Leadership Team (tech director, central admin, trainers, etc.)
 * Source of Funding (Title V, grants, budget)
 * Identify district's technology resources (internet, digital media, software, handhelds, etc..)
 * Decide what 'modules' you want to offer

Core Level II (use data to decide)
 * Continue training new teachers
 * Offer 21st Century modules
 * Class Management

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