Training Steps

An ongoing requirement for technology in the 2010-11 school year will be the integration of an emerging technology  into a content centered lesson each semester.  Therefore, the DIY training for certified staff consists of (1) learning about one of the identified emerging technologies, (2) sharing something that was useful in helping you learn about that emerging technology, and then (3) writing a lesson that integrates that technology into a content centered lesson.Please follow the steps below to complete your training.  Although this is designed to replace a full day workshop, sitting at the computer for a whole day is nobody's idea of a great way to spend your summer!  So pace yourself by completing only a few items at a time.  You are less likely to become frustrated and you are more likely to retain what you have learned.  And, of course, don't wait until the last minute!  There is a suggested calendar to use if you like.  Also, the countdown timer on the left will let you know how many days you have until the project is due.Overview of the Steps

• • Step 1 - Sign Up by June 25

  • Step 2 - Pick an Emerging Technology Tool

  • Step 3 - Learn and Share a Resource

  • Step 4 - Integrate and Share a Lesson

Step One - Sign Up

• • Sorry -- registration for the DIY tech class is now CLOSED. 

Step Two - Pick Your Emerging Tech

• • Click on the Emerging Technology page for a brief description of each Emerging Technology Cluster with examples of tools within each group.

  • Decide which cluster looks like it would best apply to your subject matter and students.and choose ONE tool to learn how to use.

  • Once you have decided which tool you will learn about, document your completion of Step Two by starting the Project Completion Tracker.

Step Three -  Learn the Tool and Share a Resource

There are dozens of videos, online help forums, etc. that you can use to help you learn about your identified emerging technology tool.  Creating your own learning plan is part of the flexibility of the DIY training.  Almost every tool in the emerging technologies listed will include some sort of a help menu and most will include links to tutorials including step by step instructions.  Explore!  Don't be afraid to make mistakes!  Chances are you will learn as much by your miscues as by the things that come easily.  If, however, you become truly lost or decide that you have chosen a tool completely over your head, feel free to regroup and choose a different tool.  As always, if you run into a snag, feel free to email Cindy T. at tmslibrarian (at) gmail.com  for help.  Also, if you decide that DIY tech training is NOT your cup of tea, you may still attend the face to face technology training on August 5th.

Document your completion of Step Three by submitting the form on the Submit a Learning Resource page.  Include a link (if applicable) and description of at least one resource you found helpful in learning about your emerging technology tool. Once you have submitted the learning resource, check off Step Three on the Project Completion Tracker page.

Step Four - Integrate and Share

• • Create a lesson centered on your content that utilizes the emerging technology you chose.  Use any lesson plan template that works for you.

  • Log in to this web site using the user-name and password sent to you when you registered (see small "log in" link at the bottom of the page) and then go to  the Completed Lessons.page and follow the instructions on uploading your lesson plan.  

  • Return once again to the Project Completion Tracker and check off that you have completed Step Four. 

Once your assignments have been verified, you will see a check mark under the verification section of the Project Completion Tracker that lets you know you are all done.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact Cindy Turner:   tmslibrarian (at) gmail (dot) com (Note:  I'm writing my email address like that to prevent web page harvesters from getting it to put on any spam lists).