Innovative Classroom Collaboration

NEISD Instructional Technology

Innovative ClassroomCollaboration

Students will find value and meaning in the work they are doing.

Our Vision

To empower educators to innovate instruction so students have the skills to thrive in society

Our Mission

To empower educators to innovate instruction so students have the skills to thrive in society

Our Mission

The Evolution of technology integration

Technology’s importance in the classroom is evident now more than ever. As the implementation of technology integration evolves, so must the ways in which our department supports teachers.

Effective PD provides teachers with adequate time to learn, practice, implement, and reflect upon new strategies that facilitate changes in their practice. You can't learn to be innovative in a one hour professional development course alone.

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/effective-teacher-professional-development-report

We are taking professional learning into the classroom!

The new question?

How do we move from tool driven to innovation driven using the instructional strategies that best fits the needs of your students?

The purpose of staff development is not just to implement instructional innovations; its central purpose is to build strong collaborative work cultures that will develop the long term capacity for change. ~Michael Fullan

https://www2.ed.gov/admins/tchrqual/learn/nclbsummit/gentile/gentile.pdfhttps://www2.ed.gov/admins/tchrqual/learn/nclbsummit/gentile/gentile.pdf

Estimate Percentage of Participants Regularly Implementing Instructional Practices in the Classroom

Professional Development outcomes

Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers. Student Achievement through Staff Development (3rd ed: 2002. https://www2.ed.gov/admins/tchrqual/learn/nclbsummit/gentile/gentile.pdf

5%

Practice (e.g., participants implement instructional practices during the session)

0%

Demonstration (e.g., presenter models instructional practices)

0%

Theory (e.g., presenter explains content-what it is, why it is important and how to teach it)

Estimate Percentage of Participants Regularly Implementing Instructional Practices in the Classroom

Professional Development outcomes

99%

Coaching (e.g.,participants receive ongoing support and guidance when they return to the classroom)

Coaching Cycles

As we shift from "pandemic to possibilities," together we can create inspired classrooms where student-centered learning includes opportunities for communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.The focus of the 5-step coaching model is on the Impactful Use of Technology to support student learning and develop student agency. Cycles can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the challenge.

At the heart of engagment are the Four Cs

The Four Cs help prepare students for the future. They help build a dynamic classroom culture. What are some ways you have included the Four Cs in your teaching this year? Explain in the chat.

Instructional Strategies that Incorporate the 4Cs

Interactive Notebooks

Lead 4ward

Visible Thinking Routines

EduProtocols

Tucker, Catlin R, et al. “Going Blended to Meet the World.” Blended Learning in Action, Corwin, 2017, p. 6.

When successfully implemented, innovation enables these hallmarks of best teaching and learning practices:

• Personalization

• Agency

• Authentic Audience

• Connectivity

• Creativity
• Communication
• Collaboration

A coaching cycle with your ITS doesn't focus on WHAT you teach, but HOW you teach.

think of it this way:

Let's Innnovate!

NEISD Instructional Technology

Please contact me if you would like to meet to discuss ways you can start the year by building a culture that fosters innovation!

THANKYOU!