Overview+&+Framework

October 9. 2009
> > Here's a link to the **Preschool Technology Use** survey for the first day of training > [|Click Here to see survey] > > Here's a link to the **Preschool Technology Inventory** survey for their homework > [|Click Here to see survey] > Here is the [|Digital roles article] that I mentioned that we had talked about doing a Poll Anywhere activity with. It's on Wes Fryer's blog. > 9/30 - Add another poll question - Where would you like to be at the end of this series? same categories >
 * To Do List: This is Linda :) I just had to let everyone know that I made the journey to the Wiki...and it was painless!! Thanks for your patience and support as I took the GIANT leap into the Wiki!! Now, I have the feeling that I should be writing this note somewhere else..but, that's a lesson for another day :)**
 * Revise the Technology Survey-Patti
 * Look into Digital Cameras- Kathy to work with Jim (possibly have him do the digital camera overview) - 9/30 cameras are ordered but don't know if we will have them by 10/9
 * Secure Funds-Sarah and Kathy/Linda X
 * If we get funding Sara, Kathy, Linda will do more advertising for the series X 9/30 - SST8 is at 13 people, SST3 at 12
 * College credit thru Kent - Sarah 9/30 - now going to use Ashland $125, it's in process
 * Fix the logo - Patti X 9/30 need to upload the individual pictures - 10/3 they are now located on the home page of this wiki
 * Overview graphic - Tracy 9/30 still in process
 * Personal Action Plan - Susan and Sarah 9/30 template done
 * Notebooks for participants each region - 9/30 ordered with tabs
 * Make covers for notebooks - Patti X
 * Due date for everything 9/25
 * handouts to Patti/Kathy who will run copies -9/30 email to Patti/Kathy when have them, we will hole punch them, if not digital bring to meeting on 10/7
 * Patti will coordinate the Powerpoint and put online by 9/28
 * Meet on 9/30 at 1:00 at SST8
 * Start Tech Tabs-Patti X
 * Survey Monkey
 * Picasa
 * Poll Everywhere
 * Blogger for second session
 * Find Article-Patti X
 * Find Article-Patti X
 * Poll Everywhere survey
 * Here's the article that I brought up in our meeting. - Patti
 * put technology chart on Google Docs - Patti X
 * Everyone gets copy of the ELLRT self reflection tool - Kathy X 9/30 Done!
 * Research article on the importance of perceived support from administrators influencing technology use 9/30 Tracy, look at the AT for administrator's books and see if they are worth sharing

 Hey all, I put the tools/activity chart up on Google Docs. Here's the link. Please feel free to get in there and add stuff.

@http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Aa7ynu_Qud1ZZGZ2ajNmY2RfMTZkbndjMzgzNg&hl=en


 * Purpose:**
 * Understand the intent of the series and continuum of use with technology
 * Using the technology to integrate across the curriculum with a focus on oral language and writing
 * What are the expectations for the series
 * Tie to current state initiatives (ELLCO, ELPG, Operating Standards)
 * Support and Understand Personal Use of Technology
 * Wikispace-Building confidence with common technology (group activity)
 * College Credit Option
 * Digital Camera Activity (Jim-Cuyhoga ESC)
 * Survey on Personal Use of Technology Activity-share the data-personal action plan for
 * How do you get money for technology (funding/resources thread)
 * Understand the research base behind what we present/do
 * Data/monitoring thread


 * Technology/Stuff**
 * Cap of 2 per site to receive technology
 * Cap on the number of participants based on the dollars
 * Once we hit the cap, if additional people from a facility want to come, they can but not get tech until we reach the 20 person cap


 * Outline:**

9 - 3

Who are we? (Susan) - 15 minutes
 * Introduce ourself
 * Icebreaker - Sarah and Susan designed, it's in the Powerpoint

Why are __you__ here? (Patti) - 30 minutes
 * possibly a Poll Everywhere survey - 2 questions
 * Technology Article-question

Why are __we__ here? (Kathy, Linda) - 30 minutes
 * relate to current state initiatives (ELLCO/ELLRT, ELPG, Operating Standards) KJ/LK
 * get people into the ELLRT in small groups looking for the linkages
 * providing copy of the Early Learning Program Guidelines
 * writing, oral language and technology tie-in (deficits that show up in ELLCO data) KJ/LK
 * IDEA and SWD, access and participation and improved outcomes KJ/LK
 * empower more effective and efficient communication among families, collegues and children - Merrie and Sarah
 * authentic assessment - Merrie and Sarah

Intent of the series (Kathy, Linda) - 5 min
 * increase personal comfort with technology use
 * design instruction using technology to support all children
 * engineer the classroom environment with technology in mind
 * use technology to support individual learners
 * establish a community of learners

Expectations for participation (Sarah) - 5 min
 * attend all sessions
 * use the provided and discussed technology personally, with families and in the classroom
 * reflect on your learning and share experiences with others (via Ning)
 * be open-minded, collaborative, and willing to take risks (and not whiny)
 * document and share how you have embedded technology

BREAK

Complete the online survey (Tracy) 30 minutes
 * what is Survey Monkey
 * what it looks at
 * how we and they will use the data (plan their personal learning, and we plan our sessions)

Explain the framework of the series (Tracy, Patti and Greta) - 15 minutes
 * Organization of the binder
 * Journal section
 * Overview of the series/sessions - graphic (Tracy doing it)
 * Overview of the sites SCOPE and FCLC
 * thread of intentional use, relevance

LUNCH

Share survey results (Tracy)
 * Show Survey Monkey site

Get them into the wiki (Patti)
 * create their own page
 * first post be their favorite personal use of technology
 * frustrations with using technology

Using your digital pictures
 * Patti will talk about Shutterfly and Picasa
 * Greta will talk about Snapfish

Reflection - Personal Action Plan (Susan and Sarah)
 * use the survey results
 * Create their vision statement

Homework:
 * Technology inventory survey - put link on wiki
 * some type of reflection


 * Resources**

Wes Fryer's blog post on [|Beyond the digital native/immigrant dichotomy]

Article - "Meaningful Technology Integration in Early Learning Environments"

**Handouts:** flyer for the series ELLRT ELPG book PowerPoint Ashland credit info Organizers article copies agenda

Bring your own laptop reminder of where the session is time lunch on your own credit available for a fee
 * Participant reminder email:**