PCHS-PD

(Add an image that represents your session or even a YouTube Video!) =Professional Development for 1:1 Laptop Initiative at Pamlico County High School=

Overview
The purpose of this session is to analyze our needs and successfully develop a plan for ongoing professional development.

Time Allotted
October 14, 2010 - July 31, 2011

Goals/Needs

 * Parent Training - Spring
 * Community Outreach - Ongoing
 * Internet Safety/AUP Policy - Fall
 * Policy #5451Updates - Fall-Summer
 * Intel Training - Summer (4 trainers)
 * Tech Camp - Summer
 * Bi-weekly training - Fall to Summer

Outcomes (What can they do)

 * Parents and community members will understand the purpose of the 1:1 program and become supporter of the initiative.
 * Teachers will develop the necessary skills to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.
 * All stakeholders will understand the importance of internet safety and will understand the policies and safeguards that are in place to maintain internet safety.
 * Teachers will develop tangible products (lessons/units) that may be shared with colleagues through collaboration and Professional Learning Communities.

Content (Points to be covered, linked to aims and outcomes; where will faculty/staff practice skills)

 * Board Policy and CIPA law
 * Google Apps for Education
 * Promethean Training
 * Intel Training
 * Web 2.0

Instructional Strategy/Activities (Lecture, workshop, etc.)

 * Summer Camps for Teachers
 * Bi-weekly Technology Training
 * Professional Learning Communities
 * Tutorials (online)

Evaluation (Observation, etc.)

 * Classroom Observations
 * LOFTI Surveys
 * Tangible Products from Teachers