Focus: Understanding the national and international frameworks that guide effective technology use in science teaching and leadership.
ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education) – Standards for students, educators, and education leaders that emphasize empowered learning, digital citizenship, and knowledge construction.
NGSS and Technology Integration – Using technology to support three-dimensional learning through data analysis, modeling, simulation, and scientific practices.
TPACK Framework (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) – Understanding the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and science content for effective instruction.
Focus: The role of science education leaders in supporting high-quality technology integration.
Vision Setting for Technology Integration – Developing and communicating a shared vision for purposeful technology use in science instruction.
Supporting Teacher Practice – Coaching and mentoring teachers to use digital tools for inquiry, modeling, collaboration, and assessment.
Professional Learning Design – Leading sustained, job-embedded professional development focused on instructional technology in science.
Observation and Feedback – Using instructional walkthroughs and evidence-based feedback to support effective technology use.
Aligning Technology with Learning Goals – Ensuring technology enhances conceptual understanding rather than functioning as an add-on.
Focus: Leveraging technology to improve instructional quality and student learning outcomes in science.
Digital Assessment and Formative Feedback – Using technology to gather real-time evidence of student understanding.
Collaborative and Cloud-Based Tools – Supporting pooled data analysis, modeling, and large-scale inquiry experiences.
Learning Analytics – Interpreting digital data to inform instructional and leadership decisions.
Equity and Access to Data Tools – Ensuring all students and teachers can effectively use digital resources.
Evaluating Technology Effectiveness – Assessing the impact of instructional technology on science learning and engagement.
Focus: Managing systemic change related to instructional technology in science education.
Change Leadership Models – Applying frameworks (e.g., Fullan, Kotter) to technology adoption and instructional innovation.
Scaling Technology Integration – Moving from isolated classroom use to school- or district-wide implementation.
Building Teacher Capacity – Developing leadership among teachers through PLCs, coaching, and teacher-leader roles.
Sustainability and Infrastructure – Addressing long-term planning for devices, platforms, and support systems.
Innovation Culture – Encouraging risk-taking, reflection, and continuous improvement in technology-enhanced science instruction.
Focus: Promoting responsible, inclusive, and equitable technology use in science education.
Digital Equity and Access – Addressing the digital divide in science learning opportunities.
Culturally Responsive Technology Use – Leveraging technology to amplify diverse perspectives and student voice.
Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology – Data privacy, AI tools, and responsible digital citizenship in science education.
Community and Industry Partnerships – Collaborating with higher education, industry, and community organizations to expand STEM opportunities.
Policy and Advocacy Leadership – Influencing policies and funding decisions to support effective and equitable technology integration.
Purpose- Develop and demonstrate instructional leadership in technology integration by designing and leading a professional development (PD) workshop for science teachers. Focus on how technology can enhance inquiry, collaboration, and equitable access to science learning.
Key Components
Needs Assessment
Identify a technology-related challenge (e.g., limited use of simulations, data tools, or AR/VR in science).
Gather teacher input or review school tech access data.
Connect findings to NGSS and leadership frameworks (e.g., transformational or distributed leadership).
Workshop Design
Plan a hands-on PD session that models tech integration in science (e.g., simulations, virtual labs, collaborative online tools).
Include objectives, agenda, tools used, and facilitation strategies.
Emphasize accessibility and ethical use of technology.
Implementation
Deliver or simulate the workshop; collect participant feedback.
Document engagement and learning outcomes.
Reflection and Evaluation
Analyze participant feedback and personal leadership growth.
Evaluate how technology supported instructional goals and equity.
Deliverables
G-Doc summarizing your professional development workshop plans.
Implementation - Documentation of the actual professional development workshop.
Presentation-recording - Present your theory/model & implementation to your breakout room, record, and post the recording to your website. Make certain it is an interactive presentation.
Participation - Document your participation in the presentations of your colleagues
Evaluation Criteria
Relevance to tech integration in science
Clear, practical workshop design
Evidence of instructional and leadership impact
Professional presentation and reflection