Implementation Outline

It is my plan to implement a micro-credential system into our technology training for teachers at Mabank ISD to allow teachers to learn new ways to implement technology effectively into their daily classroom activities.

Phase I: Development

Recruitment - June 2018

• Pitch to Instructional Media Team (IMT) idea of microcredentials
• Survey teachers at our Know Your Impact Summer Conference (June 6-8) and seek volunteers.
  • What do they like about the current badging system?
  • What changes would they make?
  • How much time would they invest in technology training? After school, In-service, Online Webinars?
  • What topics/applications would they like to see offered?
  • What form would work best for them? Face-to-face, Online, Blended?
  • Would you be willing to participate in a microcredential pilot program?
  • What type of incentive would motivate you to actively participate in current badging system?
• Meet with IMT to analyze survey results.
• Discuss which 3-5 topics to turn into a microcredentials.
• Set goals for percentage of teachers participating.
• Develop list of teachers to pilot the program.

Development of Microcredentials: June - August 2018

• What do we want the teachers to prove they can do with this app/tech?
• How can they “test” out of a course (prove mastery)?
• How much time should it take a beginner to complete this course?
• Where will the “lessons” come from?
• Who will be the assessors of final products?
• Will re-evaluations/follow-ups be needed?
• LMS or website based?
• Develop sound pedagogy-based implementation activities.
• Create “courses” for top 3 applications to use in pilot program.

Phase II: Implementation

Pilot Roll Out: September - December 2018

• Launch LMS or Website to pilot teachers.
• Monitor participation
• Hold “office hours” or hangouts live for class discussions or help.
• Call for volunteers for Pilot (2)

Pilot (2) Roll Out: January - April 2019

• Launch LMS or Website to pilot teachers.
• Monitor participation
• Hold “office hours” or hangouts live for class discussions or help.

Phase III: Evaluation

Analyze/Assess: March - May 2019

• Collect course evaluations and analyze responses.
• Survey teachers at our Know Your Impact Summer Conference (June 2019)
• Effective? Positive or negative?
• Revamp/edit current courses based on feedback.
• Develop 3-5 more “courses”/microcredentials for district wide roll out.

Phase IV: Innovate

District Roll Out - August 2019

• Re-launch prior 3 courses and 3 new courses.
• Monitor participation.
• Assist as needed.