Proposed+Agenda

=Creating a Proposed Agenda=

First Interactive Meeting
We need to develop an agenda for our first interactive meeting. As you brainstorm ideas for the agenda please keep in mind that the purpose of this professional learning community is to improve the use and integration of technology on our campus through improved professional development. Use the questions below to guide your brain storming.
 * 1) =====What is the biggest barrier to participating in professional development opportunities related to technology use and integration?=====
 * 2) =====What specific professional development opportunities do you need to improve technology use and integration in your classroom?=====

> Guerry, Sandra, 7th Grade Math Teacher > Phillips, Arelthia, Computer Applications Teacher > Taylor, Brandy, 7th Grade Math Teacher > Wenzel, Patricia, Librarian
 * Purpose:** To improve teacher use and the integration of technology into the classroom.
 * Objective:** To develop a plan for effective technology integration professional development.
 * Grade Level:** 7
 * Facilitator's name:** Arelthia Phillips, Computer Applications Teacher
 * Community members:**

**//Setting the Norms//**

 * Purpose:** To ensure productive collaboration.
 * Description:** Provide clear expectations for a productive community.
 * Steps:**
 * 1) Each community member contributes a statement about how they want the online community to function.
 * 2) Similar statements are combined.
 * 3) All members make sure the norms are followed.
 * 4) Respect comments and opinions of all community members.
 * Estimated time:** 5 minutes

**//Creating a Shared Vision//**

 * Purpose:** To determine where we are trying to go as a campus.
 * Description:** Members collaborate to develop a reachable and measurable goal.
 * Steps:**
 * 1) Determine the target.
 * 2) Determine how we know when we have reached the target.
 * Estimated time:** 5 minutes

//**How are we going to get there?**//

 * Purpose:** To develop a strategic plan.
 * Description:** Develop dynamic guidelines that we can follow to improve professional development and increase teacher use and integration of technology.
 * Steps:**
 * 1) Develop a list of characteristics for a successful professional development opportunity.
 * 2) Develop a list of needed technology and integration professional development topics.
 * 3) Develop a list of needs for after the staff development.
 * Estimated time:** 15 minutes

//**Address Concerns**//

 * Purpose:** To answer questions.
 * Description:** Members will ask questions and voice concerns about the use and intergration of technology.
 * Concerns:**
 * 1) Specific usage of technology and the kind of technology that would be pertinent for **all** classroom settings should be identified.
 * 2) Technology should be integrated into the classroom for teaching enhancement which would also include student usage.
 * Estimated time:** 5 minutes