Educator+Proficiency

Page Kessler, Linda Langenstroer, Jackie Liesch, Sarah Renish
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 * Identified Need:** Increased Teacher Productivity

//More teachers need to use district provided productivity and communication systems more often to be productive in their jobs (i.e. email, voicemail). //

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**Identified Need:** Utilizing Technology for Assessment

//Grades K-2 need to report grades electronically. Teachers in grades 3-5 need ongoing professional development and support as they implement standards based reporting electronically. 17% of educators reported that they do not involve students in setting their own learning goals. 44% of educators reported that they do not use alternative forms of assessment such as learner profiles, rubrics or electronic portfolios to assess student work that involves technology. //

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 * Identified Need: **Increased Accessibility Options for Professional Development

//Teachers indicated that they would like a range of options for professional development. 21% of educators said they would like to attend professional development after school, 8% would like to attend professional development on weekends, 44% would like professional development options embedded in the workday and 26% would like options during the summer.More on-demand training opportunities are needed. Space is needed to store these training options. //


 * Backwards Planning Map: ** [[file:accessibility.doc]]


 * Identified Need: **Collaborative Tools in the Learning Process

//Quantitative and qualitative data analysis of data collected on the NGA Teacher Assessment reveals that teachers would like to have access to collaborative tools to build online learning communities where they can support each other as they explore and develop deeper understanding of new ideas, share resources, work together beyond the walls of a school or home, and gain access to a much wider pool of expertise, guidance, and support (Ito, 2009). Teachers will need professional development on how to technically use these tools as well as the digital citizenship skills needed to use them effectively. //

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