Technology Inservice

Integrating Technology

Into

Instruction

The Statistics

American Diploma Project Nearly 40% high

school graduates feel under prepared for college or work

National Association of Manufacturers’ survey 84% of employers

say that K-12 schools are doing a poor job of preparing students for the workplace

High school graduates are not prepared to be successful in the workforce.

Resource: Using Technology to Maintain Competitiveness: How to Get Our Groove Back : July 2006 : THE Journal

Cajon Valley Union School District, San Diego County

One Year Later 58% of students

frequently used technology in their class work

In 2003 the district partnered with Qualcomm to enhance math & science instruction with highly innovative lesson plans

Before Program Started

5% of students used technology frequently in their school work

Resource: Using Technology to Maintain Competitiveness: How to Get Our Groove Back : July 2006 : THE Journal

Cajon Valley Union School District, San Diego County, cont.

Today 83% are using

technology

The impact on teachers is just as significant.

Three years ago

15% used technology on a weekly basis

Resource: Using Technology to Maintain Competitiveness: How to Get Our Groove Back : July 2006 : THE Journal

Additionally, communication & collaboration between home & school rose 38%

Why should our school use technology?

• We want the best for our students• We want to challenge our students• We want our students to be prepared for

college and/or the workforce• We want our students to succeed• Technology is fun & exciting!

Where do we start?

Teacher inservice day – 28 August Training will be provided on the following

programs: Word - word processor/desktop publisher PowerPoint – slideshow presentation

Excel – spreadsheet

What will we learn?

How to create personalized letters to students and/or their parents using templates and data (Word & Excel)

How to create brochures, posters, etc. (Word) How to create a database to record student data,

including grades, behavior, personal information (Excel)

How to create instructional slideshows for your lessons (PowerPoint)

Do we need to prepare ahead of time?

No advance preparation required Bring positive attitudes and open minds Be prepared to learn something new &

exciting! Expect to have fun!

Most of all, remember that:

• Technology is a tool• You are in control • You are helping prepare students for college

and/or the workplace• They expect it: they use technology on a

daily basis

The End