Instructional Technology Plan DDIT 05-12-2022 by Tom Mariano https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022 Made with smarts and ♥s en-us 2022-05-09 15:08:17 UTC 2025-10-28 19:11:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f4bb.png Teachers, support staff, and clerical need time during the school day to learn new technologies as after school and summer is not feasible for all https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181225488 2022-05-12 13:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181225488 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181226834 I think it's important to pick ONE or TWO things that we want to focus on in order to move the goal forward... having too many instructional practices introduced at once is overwhelming. For example, focus on students providing feedback to one another online as one key practice under promoting collaborative learning. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181226834 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227056 encourage staff to use technology.. especially staff who seem especially resistant to it. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227056 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227389 Continue to update new technology, as it becomes available, for staff and students.]]> 2022-05-12 13:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227389 Learning becomes student-centered instead of teacher-centered. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227499 2022-05-12 13:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181227499 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228110 provide charging stations or extension cords in classroom for students who may not have the time/resources/drive to charge their chrome books at home. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228110 Charging stations in cafeteria https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228149 2022-05-12 13:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228149 Suggestion: Include this in the Curriculum Review Cycle https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228181 2022-05-12 13:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228181 Structuring a time for students to learn and practice what it means to be a responsible Digital Citizen. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228277 2022-05-12 13:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181228277 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229014 It's time to provide charging stations in classrooms that are stationary/unable to be moved/removed by students. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229014 Differentiate tech PD https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229185 Staff are at all different levels when it comes to knowledge in technology. Many teachers need base level support while other teachers could either be tapped to lead the PDs or have options for new initiatives.]]> 2022-05-12 13:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229185 substitute teachers need access and training to what classroom teachers are using for tech https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229627 2022-05-12 13:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229627 Promote collaborative thinking and learning. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229729 2022-05-12 13:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229729 Provide curriculum leaders opportunities for professional learning in technology integration. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229943 2022-05-12 13:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229943 Digital citizenship https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229944 Digital citizenship is becoming more and more vital for teachers and students to support 21st century skills.]]> 2022-05-12 13:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181229944 More real life application of the curriculum - project based learning as assessment instead of tests https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181231926 2022-05-12 13:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181231926 Back up devices for when students forget. Phones cannot be the back up plan. And if we are using it everyday I cannot have an alternative https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181232308 2022-05-12 13:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181232308 Dedicated time to share-out with staff. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233321 2022-05-12 13:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233321 Bank of vetted resources/sites that will help students complete projects. Promotes common language and processes. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233656 2022-05-12 13:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233656 https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233885 Build classroom time for exploration and instruction around basic computer usage especially for primary]]> 2022-05-12 13:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181233885 Creating a class in each grade level in middle school that can be centered around Essential Technology Skills https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181234049 2022-05-12 13:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181234049 Showcase what teachers/students are doing well in order to inspire others. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237123 2022-05-12 13:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237123 Provide time and support for teachers who aren't comfortable with using technology daily in the classroom. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237410 2022-05-12 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237410 Suggestion https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237430 Forbid cell phones during the school day in an effort to increase student care and responsibility with District issued Chromebook.]]> 2022-05-12 13:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237430 Empower students as tech leaders https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237480 Have a group of students that are trained in troubleshooting for chromebooks and technology that can help during study halls and their off periods. Have some of these students pilot new technology to spread awareness and promote new software.]]> 2022-05-12 13:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181237480 Provide technology/curriculum teachers to help kids develop essential computer skills through project based learning opportunities. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181238200 2022-05-12 13:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181238200 Starting small with one small thing embedded in curriculum (designed and shared out with teachers) so that it doesn't appear like "one more thing" https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181238603 2022-05-12 13:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181238603 Need parents to understand the tech too. Need something like the parent university forums but dedicate it to helping parents understand the tech. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181239515 2022-05-12 13:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181239515 Student-centered instruction that focuses the lens according to personal perspective and experience (schema) so that meaningful connections are made. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181239596 2022-05-12 13:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181239596 Include scaffolding for students (and instructions for staff) on building student capacity to use technology to demonstrate knowledge, ability to collaborate, and be innovative. Example: Yes, they know how to use Google Slides but can they embed links, videos, and notes? Once they have mastered slides, what is the next step of mastery? https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181240468 2022-05-12 13:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181240468 Technology to demonstrate understanding https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181244871 Teaching teachers how to teach students how students can demonstrate their understanding and, when applicable, mastery of NYS learning standards.]]> 2022-05-12 13:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181244871 Workshops designed to anchor students into the various uses of technological resources- what is and is not acceptable or useful for learning. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181245048 2022-05-12 13:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181245048 Tap into alumni https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181249406 Get feedback from recent graduates for additional ideas.]]> 2022-05-12 13:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181249406 More planning time to implement new technology https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181251264 2022-05-12 13:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181251264 Finding ways to encourage those teachers that push back learning how to use the technology. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181252439 2022-05-12 13:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181252439 Share technology resources to teachers and students. https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181254165 2022-05-12 13:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tom_mariano1/ddititp2022/wish/2181254165