https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a en-us 2018-09-12 02:25:48 UTC 2018-09-12 03:03:20 UTC hello@padlet.com dcerrilloblanton https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169127 Issues of late Adopters

• Lack of preparation for the reluctant staff
• Not enough support with tech issues and they tend to give up easily and do not attempt to try because it was complicated
• Have not blended new technology tools in their classroom activities
• Reluctant teachers feel that the tech is not user-friendly because it is unfamiliar to them
• Need more professional development in small groups and one on one

Solutions

• Showing proof of data that the results are beneficial to meeting students needs
• Have extra tech support when implementing with students
• Have a pioneer teacher test and pilot using the tech tools with students to show how it could be implemented
• Support is tailored to meet special attitudes and preferences of teachers

]]> 2018-09-12 02:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169127 dcerrilloblanton https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169298 Encouraging Teacher Technology Use

• Technology needs assessment that helps with personal growth
• Have lots of support which includes a full-time tech support and a Digital Learning Coach
• Training sessions at staff development Meetings
• Computers that are maintained and reapired

Support needed

• Technology portfolio to show evidence of tech activities in the classroom
• Additionally training after whole group instruction at staff meetings
• Planning and teaching a lesson with the Digital Learning Coach to develop skills and offer support
• Training for new staff members that do not have the technology experience of current staff

]]> 2018-09-12 02:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169298 dcerrilloblanton https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169529 I’m ready for Tech

• Coaches share tech tools at staff meetings and the Teachers find a use for them in their classroom
• Coach and teachers work together to improve and meet the technology needs of the students
• Upper-grade teachers are selecting and using technology that students can use to research, collaboration  and higher order thinking skills

Suggestions for improvement

• Coaches work with teachers to improve and identify tasks that encourage creative expression when selecting technology tools for their classroom
• Provide lists of tutorial videos or links to assist teachers to continue learning and find resources when implementing new tech tools.
• Coach asks questions to hone in on specific needs of the teacher and students and make suggestions that would be a good fit for the teacher.

]]> 2018-09-12 02:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169529 dcerrilloblanton https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169721 Reluctant Teachers]]> 2018-09-12 02:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280169721 dcerrilloblanton https://padlet.com/dcerrilloblanton/v0i0mj71zt3a/wish/280173820 As I reflect back on my teaching experience when I first started teaching kindergarten I did not incorporate any technology at all.  I was very reluctant at first since I was not very tech savvy compared to my younger peers. I reflect back and see how much I have grown with the support from district training, staff meeting with our coach, working with our digital coach and the unlimited help from my team members. After taking the courses in the Masters Program I am now ready to take my knowledge and the research behind it and mentor another teacher at our site that is an Early Adopter. In the article Put me in, coach! I’m ready to teach with technology, by Les Folos gave me great starting questions to use for my coach project as I meet with my mentee and start up a conversation about their needs and what they want to be able to accomplish with technology and the students.

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