Technology Integration Professional
Development in Teacher Education:
Three Different Approaches
Greg Sherman, Ph.D.
Michael Blocher, Ph.D.
Paul Alley
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Background
• Goal of PT3@NAU
• NAU’s Teacher-Ed Technology Requirements
• Increased Technology in Content-Area Standards
• Faculty Technology Needs-Assessment
• Three Approaches…
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Three Methods
All three methods provided various stipend awards for
participating faculty.
• Round One – Action Research
• Round Two – Project-Based
• Round Three – Direct Instruction (PT3 Café)
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round One – Action Research
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Individualized Approach
• Two Faculty Groups:
1. Needs Caused by Technology
2. Traditional Needs solved with Technology
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Mixed Outcomes:
1. PBL Enhancement
2. Instructional Multimedia Development
3. Building Community Among Learners
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Stipend: $1500 upon completion
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round One – Action Research
Pro’s:
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Individually tailored projects
Helped faculty to advance faculty research agendas
Con’s:
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Time consuming for faculty and PT3 staff
Resource intensive
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round Two – Project Based
• Specific to Undergraduate “Methods” Courses
• Distinct Instructional Need Identified by Faculty
• Single Project per Instructional Need (i.e. unit, concept,
etc.)
• Stipend: $1500 upon completion
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round Two – Project Based
Pro’s:
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Existing coursework enhanced
Con’s:
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Faculty lacked specific technology skills to complete
projects
Lacking sustainability (in terms of projects developed
& faculty skills)
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round Three – Direct Instructional Approach
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Technology-specific weekly workshops
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Holistic approach to enhancing instruction and tech-skills
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Menu-driven faculty development sessions (PT3 Café)
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Stipend: Menu-driven
(Entrée $300, Large Side $200, Small Side $100)
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Round Three – Direct Instructional Approach
Pro’s:
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Highly sustainable (in terms of projects & skills)
Faculty have more ownership and control over projects
Tangible outcomes
Con’s:
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Time-intensive for faculty
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
Lessons Learned
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Make outcomes achievable and sustainable
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Clearly define outcomes and expectations
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Flexibility is the key to success!
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Faculty motivation unaffected by differing stipend-models
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Entire professional development experience should have a
clear structure, both externally & internally
Technology Integration Professional Development in
Teacher Education: Three Different Approaches
More Information
PT3@NAU Web Address: http://pt3.nau.edu/facdev
PT3@NAU Staff:
Greg Sherman (Instructional Designer): [email protected]
Michael Blocher (Co-PI): [email protected]
Paul Alley (Media Specialist): [email protected]