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Stage 1-Major Project Proposal
Ed-Psy 487
J. Muffy Pacey
Kimberly Klein
OnLine Professional Development Request for Proposals
In following with the Illinois State Board of Education Certificate Renewal Plan, Purpose B, to develop knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas (reading, math, technology, standards/assessment and special education) we propose to offer a technology based Continuing Professional Development Unit (CPDU) course.
This course would give teachers an opportunity to develop a technology based lesson or project to enhance existing curriculum. Teacherís would choose a theme within their curriculum and create a project to present knowledge learned within that theme. For example, projects might include slide shows or web pages to show knowledge.
Teachers would be responsible for learning any new applications and creating student examples. Teachers should also provide any necessary student instruction and assessment rubrics. The goal at the end of the course would be for teachers to have a working technology based project to use with students.
References:
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/recertification/Default.htm
Certificate Renewal Manual-Appendix A
http://www.isbe.net/recertification/crmanual.htm
Wilmette School District 39-Harper School Improvement Plan
Skokie School District 69-Madison School Improvement Plan
We met face to face to choose our RFP and wrote the description as a team.
Abstract:
In following with the Illinois State Board of Education Certificate Renewal Plan, Purpose B, to develop knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas (reading, math, technology, standards/assessment and special education) we propose to offer a technology based Continuing Professional Development Unit (CPDU) course.
This course would give teachers an opportunity to develop a technology based lesson or project to enhance existing curriculum. Teacher's would choose a theme within their curriculum and create a project to present knowledge learned within that theme. For example, projects might include slide shows or web pages to show knowledge.
Teachers would be responsible for learning any new applications and creating student examples. Teachers should also provide any necessary student instruction and assessment rubrics. The goal at the end of the course would be for teachers to have a working technology based project to use with students.
Justification:
The purpose of this PDA is to fulfill the staff development portions of school improvement plans. We have found that many school improvement plans include staff development in the area of technology. The PDA addresses Purpose B of the Illinois State Certificate Renewal Plan.
Narrative:
Timeline:
Budget:
Conclusion:
Participants in the course will gain a greater understanding of using technology in the classroom. Participants will have final product through their major project to use in their personal classroom setting. A funding agency should provide money because "teachers need to be continuous learners and researchers. They need to play active roles in knowledge construction--both as a means of learning and teaching" (Riel, New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning). This course would help teachers meet not only individual school goals, but state goals as well.
References:
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/recertification/Default.htm
Certificate Renewal Manual-Appendix A
http://www.isbe.net/recertification/crmanual.htm
Community Coalition, Educational Media and Technology
Wilmette School District 39-Harper School Improvement Plan
Skokie School District 69-Madison School Improvement Plan
Levin, J. and Miyake, N. Care and Repair of Your Computer: A Top-down Strategy for the Novice
Riel, Margaret. New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning
We met face to face to plan the outline, syllabus and choose readings for our major project.
Abstract:
In following with the Illinois State Board of Education Certificate Renewal Plan, Purpose B, to develop knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas (reading, math, technology, standards/assessment and special education) we propose to offer a technology based Continuing Professional Development Unit (CPDU) course through The University of Illinois. A tuition charge of $450 would be required for participation in this course.
This course would give teachers an opportunity to develop a technology based lesson or project to enhance existing curriculum. Teacherís would choose a theme within their curriculum and create a project to present knowledge learned within that theme. For example, projects might include slide shows or web pages to show knowledge.
Teachers would be responsible for learning any new applications and creating student examples. Teachers should also provide any necessary student instruction and assessment rubrics. The goal at the end of the course would be for teachers to have a working technology based project to use with students.
Justification:
We have found that many school improvement plans include staff development in the area of technology. The PDA addresses Purpose B of the Illinois State Certificate Renewal Plan. This course would be open to teachers across the state of Illinois.
Narrative:
For this PDA our target audience is K-6 teachers in all subject areas. We would include 20-25 participants in each PDA. Participants will need basic computer knowledge. They should be prepared to explore and experiment with a new piece of software. Participants would need a computer with Internet access. Participants should have access to the following educational software: KidPix, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Powerpoint. Participants would be required to participate in online discussions or chats. To end the course there will be one, four hour, face-to-face meeting would be held on The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to present final projects. Access to a Mac or PC computer lab would be necessary for the face to face meeting.
The initial mentors/facilitators would be either current or past CTER participants. To qualify for the mentor/facilitator role, participants would need to complete the course. This course would be something that participants could repeat choosing different areas of the curriculum to focus on.
This module would be worth 2 CEU's. Participants would be required to attend the face to face meeting and spend approximately 1-2 hours per week online.
Timeline:
The PDA would begin in the fall and would last for one quarter (9 weeks). There would be a total of 1 face-to-face meeting throughout the course. The meeting would be used to present final projects upon completion of course.
Budget:
Two mentor/facilitators would be needed for the course. Mentors/facilitators would be expected to monitor incoming assignments and chats. They would also give feedback on participant's responses. Mentors/facilitators would also answer any questions or troubleshooting issues that arise. Each mentor/facilitator would receive a flat fee of $1500. Mentors/facilitators would need a computer with Internet access, Webboard or Blackboard to monitor student's progress and conduct chats. We would need The University of Illinois to provide access to Webboard or Blackboard for all participants. Each participant and mentor/facilitator would need access to the 4 software titles (KidPix, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Powerpoint).
Syllabus (Linked to syllabus as of Stage 2. Please let us know if you are unable to access the link.)
Conclusion:
Participants in the course will gain a greater understanding of using technology in the classroom. Participants will have final product through their major project to use in their personal classroom setting. A funding agency should provide money because "teachers need to be continuous learners and researchers. They need to play active roles in knowledge construction--both as a means of learning and teaching" (Riel, New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning). This course would help teachers meet not only individual school goals, School Improvement Plans that include technology, but state certification requirements (Purpose B, Certficate Renewal Plan) as well.
References:
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/recertification/Default.htm
Certificate Renewal Manual-Appendix A
http://www.isbe.net/recertification/crmanual.htm
Community Coalition, Educational Media and Technology
Wilmette School District 39-Harper School Improvement Plan
Skokie School District 69-Madison School Improvement Plan
Levin, J. and Miyake, N. Care and Repair of Your Computer: A Top-down Strategy for the Novice
Riel, Margaret. New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning
We met face to face to revise the narrative of our major project.
Abstract:
In following with the Illinois State Board of Education Certificate Renewal Plan, Purpose B, to develop knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas (reading, math, technology, standards/assessment and special education) we propose to offer a 9 week technology based Continuing Education Unit (CEU) course through The University of Illinois. A tuition charge of $964 would be required for participation in this course.
This course would give teachers an opportunity to develop a technology based lesson or project to enhance existing curriculum. Teacherís would choose a theme within their curriculum and create a project to present knowledge learned within that theme. For example, projects might include slide shows or web pages to show knowledge.
Teachers would be responsible for learning any new applications and creating student examples. Teachers should also provide any necessary student instruction and assessment rubrics. The goal at the end of the course would be for teachers to have a working technology based project to use with students.
Justification:
We have found that many school improvement plans include staff development in the area of technology. The PDA addresses Purpose B of the Illinois State Certificate Renewal Plan. This course would be open to teachers across the state of Illinois.
Narrative:
For this PDA our target audience is K-6 teachers in all subject areas. We would include 20-25 participants in each PDA. Participants will need basic computer knowledge. They should be prepared to explore and experiment with a new piece of software. Participants would need a computer with Internet access. Participants should have access to the following educational software: KidPix, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Powerpoint. Participants would be required to participate in online discussions or chats. To end the course there will be one, four hour, face-to-face meeting would be held on The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to present final projects. Access to a Mac or PC computer lab would be necessary for the face to face meeting.
The initial mentors/facilitators would be either current or past CTER participants. To qualify for the mentor/facilitator role, participants would need to complete the course. This course would be something that participants could repeat choosing different areas of the curriculum to focus on.
This module would be worth 3 CEU's. Participants would be required to attend the face to face meeting and spend approximately 1-2 hours per week online.
This course could be offered through any district that is willing to pay the required tuition fees. In order for this course to transfer over to a district or school site it would be necessary to have access to WebBoard for the purposed chats and assignment postings in the syllabus.
Timeline:
The PDA would begin in the fall and would last for one quarter (9 weeks). There would be a total of 1 face-to-face meeting throughout the course. The meeting would be used to present final projects upon completion of course.
Budget:
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2 Mentors/Facilitators ($3,000 each) |
$6,000 |
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Tech Support ($20/hr at estimated 5 hrs/wk) |
$900 |
Budget Justification:
Two mentor/facilitators would be needed for the course. Mentors/facilitators would be expected to monitor incoming assignments and chats. They would also give feedback on participant's responses. Mentors/facilitators would also answer any questions or troubleshooting issues that arise. Each mentor/facilitator would receive a flat fee of $3000. Mentors/facilitators would need a computer with Internet access, Webboard or Blackboard to monitor student's progress and conduct chats. We would need The University of Illinois to provide access to Webboard or Blackboard for all participants. Each participant and mentor/facilitator would need access to the 4 software titles (KidPix, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Powerpoint).
In order for this course to continue beyond the life of the proposal the University of Illinois would have to evaluate the costs to run the course versus the amount of tuition paid for each course.
Conclusion:
Participants in the course will gain a greater understanding of using technology in the classroom. Participants will have final product through their major project to use in their personal classroom setting. A funding agency should provide money because "teachers need to be continuous learners and researchers. They need to play active roles in knowledge construction--both as a means of learning and teaching" (Riel, New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning). This course would help teachers meet not only individual school goals, School Improvement Plans that include technology, but state certification requirements (Purpose B, Certficate Renewal Plan) as well.
References:
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/recertification/Default.htm
Certificate Renewal Manual-Appendix A
http://www.isbe..net/recertification/crmanual.htm
Community Coalition, Educational Media and Technology
Wilmette School District 39-Harper School Improvement Plan
Skokie School District 69-Madison School Improvement Plan
Levin, J. and Miyake, N. Care and Repair of Your Computer: A Top-down Strategy for the Novice
Riel, Margaret. New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning
We met face to face for the final revisions of our major project.