ICT and Distributed Learning
ICT AND DISTRIBUTED |
Designated Funds & Plans |
($288,000.00 for ERLC DPL plan for 2009-2010) that will support implementation of some ICT outcomes and DPL strategy. ($100,000.00 2009-2010 grant plus $188,000.00 deferred from 2008-2009 grant) |
Highlights and Lessons Learned 2009-2010
Resources for this focus area came from the distributed professional
learning grant. Multiple technology integration sessions were offered
that focused on learning how to use tools as well as supporting program
of studies implementation and student learning through use of technology
resources. Learning opportunities were developed based on the research-based
TPACK model, an approach to effective technology integration that works
with any type of instructional planning. It is a learner-centered,
outcomes-based planning approach in which technology supports learners
meeting the outcomes in ways that make the most sense. Smart board
sessions continued to “Sell out” with a continued focus on embedding
this tool in a pedagogical approach in support of student learning
in specific subject areas. Webinars as a distributed learning method
have become increasingly popular to the point where we have had to
train two additional teacher-contractors as moderators as well as increase
the capacity of our in-house staff to support this new form of distributed
professional learning. Another way we have worked to create capacity
within our region is via the creation of both SMART and Promethean
PD resource packaged for leaders who train others. To help implement
these resources, various sessions were held across the region, and
archived webinar sessions have been posted on the ERLC wiki http://erlc.wikispaces.com/SMART+Board+Implementation+PD+Resource .
The ERLC wiki was designed to support ongoing professional learning
by providing webinar archives with time-coded tables of contents, conversation
guides, presenter’s slides and related resources for use by PLCs, instructional
coaches and individuals in a flexible format that allows learning to
continue anytime, anyplace at any pace.
Please refer to the workshop register for the multitude of sessions offered.

taken from http://www.tpack.org






