phase1

**Phase I – //Where am I?//**
(August / early September)

1.  Teachers complete a two-part diagnostic self-assessment to determine the degree of technology integration they use as an integral part of their normal daily routines and instructional practices.



2.  Time is provided within the Professional Learning Communities for teachers to share thoughts and ideas about technology integration and technology-based learning activities to enhance SOL and curricular instruction.

3.  Teachers write a reflective paper in which they explain their philosophy and thoughts on the role of technology in education, how successful they feel they are at technology integration, what barriers they encounter when attempting to improve instruction through technology integration, and what changes with technology they would like to see happen to improve student learning.

4.  Together the staff develops a shared vision for student learning aided by technology integration in the instructional program. An action plan is designed and implemented to attain that vision. The principal and/or ITS facilitates a discussion (perhaps done electronically) that focuses on the school’s vision which should investigate how technology integration can improve/enhance instruction, how technology can play a key role in accomplishing learning outcomes for students, how technology can enable students to become critical thinkers, how traditional teaching practices may need to change in order to meet the needs of today’s learners by incorporating new techniques and technologies.


 * __Documentation__: Teachers will:**

·  compile and maintain technology reference folder documenting activities and progress in technology program

·  complete the two-part diagnostic self-assessment and submit to primary evaluator by **Friday, October 17**

·  participate in a sharing dialogue about technology integration with colleagues and record on **PLC meeting report form**

·  complete the written reflective philosophical assignment by **October 31** and save in this location (don't forget your name): LMS Learns\Staff Resources\Administrative\Professional Development

·  participate in online discussion to create school’s technology vision by clicking on DISCUSSION tab at the top of this page by **October 31**

·  assist with development of goals for the school's technology vision at the **November faculty meeting**