InStep

EduTech Presents…

InStepINStructional TEchnology Partnerships

ITS Contact Information

Charity.Nix@sendit.nodak.edu701-793-5607Skype Information-cnix16Refer to contact list in binder

for ITS information

The InStep Kickoff

Today’s Agenda– Overview of InStep program– Roles of the Participants– Webspiration Demo– Determine Date of On-Site Visit– Assignments

The InStep Goals Assist teachers to integrate technology and 21

Century Skills in the curriculum which will empower STUDENTS with tools to enhance their learning.

Require teachers to mentor others. Use the technology resources currently

available to the teacher

Be InStep With Latest technology tools 21 Century Skills Standards alignment NCLB requirements New pedagogies Needs of students

Role of the InStep Teacher Active involvement in process– Attendance at Kickoff–Maintain Communication– Participation in On-Site Visits–Willing to Pursue Training Options– Implementation of Student Generated Activity–Meet All Assignment Deadlines–Mentor a Colleague

Role of the InStep Administrator

Active involvement in process–Attendance at Kickoff –Maintain Communication–Monitor Progress –Attendance at Implementation– Identify Sustainability Options

Role of the InStep CTP

Active involvement in process–Maintain Communication–Provide Assistance to Teacher–Monitor Progress –Attendance at Implementation

How InStep Works ITS and “Curriculum Tech Partner” will assist

the classroom teacher to – Gain new skills and/or improve skills while

researching, collecting, organizing and reporting by electronic means

– Gain confidence in their ability to train and support other teachers in their schools

InStepWhat general concept(s) are you teaching the

students? What are the most important concepts that my students should

investigate?

What should student be able to do upon completing this unit/activity/project?What knowledge and skills are important for my students to

know to gain a deep understanding?

InStep

Thinking Outside the Box“Webspiration”

InStep“Assessment should be a guide for teachers

and students—not an afterthought.”North Dakota Atomic Learning

Rubistar

InStepStandards

Content area literacyLibrary/Technology literacy

http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/standard/content.shtm

InStepEssential Questions

Used to guide students through unitSpark curiosity Hooks the students interestKeeps students focusedLends itself to real world applications

North Dakota Atomic Learning

InStep What technology resources are available for

your students to use? What are your districts’ goals and objectives

are for your grant.

InStep Timeline

InStep Mentorship Work with a colleague to develop an

integrating technology lesson following the INSTEP guidelines.

Collect a copy of the student product to provide as evidence of mentorship

InStep Questions?

Next Steps ITS Schedule face to face meeting with CTP’s. Schedule School’s InStep Kickoffs