According to Robert Eaker (2002)
there are key questions associated with learning:
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What
exactly do we expect students to learn? |
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How
will we know what students are learning? |
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Based on a collaborative analysis of the results of our
efforts, what can we do to improve student learning? |
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How
can we recognize and celebrate improvements in student
learning? |
Now, lets take those questions and
ask them about teacher learning as we embark on the Standards for
Teachers through Educational Projects (STEPs) program.
What
exactly do we expect teachers to learn?
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We want teachers to learn
the skills outlined in the Technology Standards for Teachers
and Students. |
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We want teachers to have the
technology skills outlined in the
Skill Sets document. |
How
will we know what teachers are learning?
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Teachers will create rubric
scored projects. |
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Teachers will take the
Technology Needs Assessment annually. |
Based on a collaborative analysis of the results of our
efforts, what can we do to improve teachers learning?
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Data from the Technology
Needs Assessment and feedback provided at individual
professional development activities will be analyzed. |
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Improvements to the STEPs
program will be based on information from this analysis.
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How
can we recognize and celebrate improvements in teachers
learning?
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A system for teacher
recognition and reward is being put in place. |
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The system is based on
teachers reaching certain "benchmarks" in the program. |
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