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Ongoing professional development supports effective teacher use of technology through the use of instructional technology coaches, teams of teacher leaders, or other systems of support.
All guiding questions are aligned to the element criteria located in the Portfolio Guide.
TUPS and TIM
TUPS and TIM
TIM-O Data Analysis:
For the first window, support was given to teachers based on the Teacher Technology Needs Survey that was created by TLC members. The VILS Coach conducted demo lessons for these individuals. Teachers were then observed implementing various technology tools in their classrooms. Based on the TIM data, most of the teachers were able to successfully implement these tools and strategies into their teaching practice. As expected, there has been a significant shift from the Entry Phase to the Adaptation phase and beyond in comparison to the first two years of the program.
Additional support will be given to additional teachers based on the second Teacher Technology Needs Survey that will be administered at the beginning of the second semester. South Gate Middle School will continue to emphasize student voice, choice, and exploration in all classrooms and continue to support teachers in leveraging technology to foster Empowered Learners and Creative Communicators.
dashboard-export-06-08-pm-2023-01-11.pdfVILS TTS Analysis:
Glow: The data from the TTS demonstrates that there is an increased sense of confidence in using technology both in the personal and professional life of our staff. South Gate Middle School will continue to increase this confidence throughout the school year by continuing to provide meaningful professional development opportunities for all stakeholders. At least 75% of all teachers view the use of technology in all phases of their teaching practice as important.
Grow: The VILS Coach and Leadership Team must continue to improve on systems that allow teachers to identify places to visit, observe, reflect, and identify model classrooms. More designated time should be set aside to allow teachers to discuss, plan and reflect incorporating professional learning content, tools and strategies from VILS into classes.
dashboard-export-05-37-pm-2023-01-11 (1).pdfCoach Support
Coach Support
COach Support
COach Support
Teachers are offered support in several ways. A VILS Coaching Menu is provided to all teachers. Teachers can request individual coaching or coaching through their Professional Learning Community/Department. Coaching opportunities are ongoing, differentiated, and supported by our Professional Development Cycle.
PLP, campus, and professional development goals are informed by all staff through various methods (TTS, Technology Needs Survey, PD Evaluations/Reflections, weekly Instructional Leadership Team meetings, and TLC Collaboration). These goals are clearly articulated by leadership through weekly updates, faculty meetings, professional developments, and Schoology resources. The VILS Coach leverages the TLC and Student Tech Team to create resources (presentations, tutorials, surveys, peer-to-peer assistance) to meet PLP goals #2 and #3.
All staff members at South Gate Middle School (administrators, counselors, coordinators, teachers, teacher assistants) participate in all VILS Learning Experiences in order to build capacity and awareness of strategies, tools, and resources that promote the use of technology to build equitable, accessible, and inclusive classrooms. Follow-up meetings are conducted to gauge the implementation of strategies and tools. The TLC researches and determines the digital tools that would foster equitable, accessible, and inclusive classrooms and designs upcoming professional developments.
During our TLC monthly meeting, we discuss possible professional development topics for our monthly technology trainings. Each training is co-facilitated by TLC members and highlights their expertise with a specific digital tool. TLC members make themselves available for peer observations with the tools they presented. In addition, the VILS Coach provides small group training for TLC members prior to providing school-wide professional development.
Element Reflection
Element Reflection
Self Reflection on the Element : Optimizing
Strengths: South Gate Middle School has made significant gains in technology use since the beginning of the program. Each year, confidence in using technology in the classroom increases among staff members. This increase has allowed students to have more choice in how they demonstrate mastery of the standards. The TLC has analyzed data from various surveys to determine the best tools to foster student creativity. An increase in requests for demo lessons and professional development outlines the emphasis teachers have placed on integrating technology in the classroom.
Next Steps: South Gate Middle School will increase efforts in identifying model classrooms and lessons, and providing time for teachers to collaborate and implement learning from professional development opportunities.
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