1. As you enter the classroom please
use your device to complete the
survey at the following link:
:
http://bit.ly/Wq3pVZ

2. Experiences from
Harlan Community Schools
Sarah Fink – Technology Integrationist
sfink@hcsdcyclones.com
Jeff Moser – Intermediate Principal
jmoser@hcsdcyclones.com

3. Please Review Slides 4-7 and have a
discussion about the “Main Idea” of
this session. Be prepared to share
your thoughts and discussions.

4. •Participants will leave with

5.  Understanding that 21st Century actions
mean more than just the technology
 Technology is a tool that can enhance
learning for both the teacher and the
student
 Use of the Iowa Professional
Development Model
 Professional Development should focus
on research based learning strategies
and models

6.  Examples of components that can be
used in a quality 21st Century P.D. Session
 21 Century Examples:
• Technology
 Edmodo
 Google Docs
 Google Form
 Lino
 Ewalk Application

7.  21st Century Skills (review employability Skills)
• Group Collaboration
• Group Decision Making
• Use of Data and Action Research
 Research Based Instructional Strategies
and Models
• Write to Learn
• Student Centered Classrooms
• Project Based Learning
• Inquiry Based Instruction

8.  Professional Development Focus is on
teacher implementation of Student
Centered Classrooms.
• Developing a Conceptual Idea
• Create opportunities for students to negotiate
with each other
• More student talk time and less teacher talk time
• Major Project to support the curricular concept

9.  Use of Google Form
 Share results of session survey
 Other example – Student
Reading Interest Survey

10. “Using the research foundation for the
strategies/model and past experience of
the trainer, determine how theory,
demonstrations, and opportunities for
teachers to practice in the workshop
setting will occur.”
Source: IPDM Technical Guide

11.  Study of data
• Student Achievement Data
 Iowa Assessments
 Act Scores
 Writing Samples
 Reading (running records or probes)
 Authentic Projects
• Teacher Implementation Data
 Walk Through Data
 Analysis of teacher logs or planning Guides

12.  Teacher Collaboration
• Provide Time for teacher to:
 Discuss student work and needs
 Plan lessons together
 Observe each other teaching the lessons
 Both in the classroom and in the P.D. setting
 Provide feedback to each other

13. Harlan Community Intermediate School
Professional Development Session
August 13, 2012
1:00 -3:45 p.m.
•Team members will understand the Vision of Professional Development for the year.
•Team members will understand the 5 critical attributes of a Student-Centered Classroom
•Team members will have the opportunity experience a “student centered classroom” in a 21st
Century learning environment
•Team members will have the opportunity to experience the use of technology to enhance
learning of a desired concept
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review Agenda and Learning Objectives
3. Sharing the Vision
a. Intermediate Building Action Plan
b. Student Centered Classrooms (SCC)
1. Driving Idea

14. Harlan Community Intermediate School
Professional Development Session
September 19, 2012
1:45 -3:45 p.m.
•Teachers will understand and plan for students needs and strengths as determined by the BRI
•Teachers will understand that explicit reading instruction (the alouds) is an essential part of SCC/Inquiry process.
•Teachers will have the opportunity to observe a Structured Non-Fiction Think Aloud strategy for improving reading comprehension.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review Agenda and Learning Objectives
3. Goals and Planning
4. Summative Review of Fall BRI data
1. Gender
2. Special Education
3. Low SES
5. Student Centered Learning
1. Theory – Using the Read Aloud to Foster Inductive Thinking and Inquiry
2. Demonstration – Video
3. Practice and Coaching
4. Introduction of Planning Guide
6. Closure

15.  Task
• Review/Analyze walk through data at your table
group (Slides 16-22)
• Write to Learn Activity
 Google Document

23. Name of project: Duration:
Subject Area: Teacher: Grade Level:
Other subject areas to be included:
Driving Idea:
Iowa Core Standards to be taught and assessed:
Science *choose from drop-down menu
* Science as Inquiry
* Earth & Space
* Life Science
* Physical Science
Social Studies *choose from drop-down menu
* Behavioral Science
* Economics
* Geography
* History
* Polit. Sci/Civics
21st Century Skills to be taught and assessed:

24.  Use of actual Iowa Assessment Data
 Task – Review the data on the following
slides and make instructional decisions
based on this data. (Slides 25-30)
 Complete the “analyzing and reporting
our data” form using LINO.
 LINO LINK: http://bit.ly/UmVjQF

31.  Video Demonstrations
 8th Grade Mathematics Lesson
 Problem Based Learning Lesson

32.  Todays Meet – Technology Component
todaysmeet.com/pd
 Watch Videos and comment on the
effectiveness of teachers

33.  Link to Video:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_X_xQx_pzk

34.  Link to video:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFySmS9_y_0

35.  Embed technology into your professional
development sessions.
 Focus of professional development
should be on a research based learning
strategy or model
 Use the model to deliver your
professional development sessions
 Use the Iowa Professional Development
Model as your guide

36.  What Questions to you have at this time?
 Thanks for your participation!!!!!!!!