2b-+Delivery+of+Prof.+Dev.

=Delivery of Instruction = =What method of instruction works best for you? = = =

It is important to seek professional development because of its benefits in "closing the gap between the current and potential uses of technology" (as cited by Singer et al (2000) in Higgins et al (2008)). Several of the guidelines suggested in regards to the use of technology integration include the emphasis on the subject matter, support of staff interactions among teachers, and focus on students’ learning (Higgins 2008). While meeting the learning needs of our teachers, we can continue to meet the learning needs of our students.

Once teachers submit the likert scale data for the delivery of professional development, the team can begin to plan coursework needed to meet the professional development needs of the staff. Combined with the Likert scale for professional development needed, this will also help guide the planning and delivery of instruction for teachers.

In helping the professional development staff plan instruction to best suit your individual needs, please complete the attached questionare to the best of your ability. Important || Important || Moderately Important || Of Little Importance || Unimportant || Please Write Comments in the Space Provided Below ||
 * Please indicate your views on technology by circling the appropriate number. Please feel free to write comments in the space provided. ||
 * Technology: || Very
 * I prefer technology professional development before school... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I prefer technology professional development during the school day (scheduled meetings)... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I prefer technology professional development after school... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I believe the method of delivery is important to whether I will attend professional development. || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Hand on leaning sessions are ... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Screencasts of technology professional development are... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Written manuals containing directions for technology use are... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Professional learning communities for various technology professional development are... || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">5 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">4 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">3 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">2 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">1 ||

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Extra Materials: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Are you a visual, tactile, or auditory learner? <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Learning Style Inventory Online:

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">References:

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Cook, C. (1997). Critical issue; finding time for professional development. Retreived from 3[] on November 5, 2010.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Higgins, T.E., Spitulnik, M.W. (2008) Supporting teachers’ use of technology in science instruction through professional development: a literature review. Journal of Science Education Technology 17:511–521. DOI 10.1007/s10956-008-9118-2. Retrieved from [] November 4, 2010.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Ivars, K. (2001). Educational technology professional development program. Retrieved from [] on November 3, 2010. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[]

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Levin, M. Hansen, J. (2008) Clicking to learn or learning to click: a theorectical and empirical investigation. College Studies Journal 42 no2. Retrieved from http://group9issue6.wikispaces.com/file/view/learning+to+click+to+learn+study.pdf on November 3, 2010.

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Warren, E. (n.d.) Learning styles do exist; Understanding the twelve ways of learning. YouTube Video. retrieved from [] on November 5, 2010.