Goal 3

Year One
During the first year, we created a workshop for all supervisors of field experiences. This workshop provided an overview of exemplary practices and strategies for assessing technology integration.  The presentation was created using PowerPoint and included several videos of student interns teaching as well as links to student projects.  A CD ROM containing the presentation was made available to supervisors for follow-up.

We purchased a cart with 10 laptop computers and an LCD projector to place in Professional Development Schools lacking technology.  This equipment is intended for student interns to use during field experiences. It was piloted in a high school classroom. 

Year Two
We purchased 5 additional computers for the laptop cart and placed it in two PDS's, one each semester.  Students in Dorchester county elementary school created PowerPoint presentations.  Teachers in Pinehurst used the cart to create concept maps using Inspiration.

We identified 13 Tech Reps from PDS's.  Six Tech Reps participated in a graduate course on educational technology and the others participated in a Saturday workshop.  Tech Reps learned about technology requirements for preservice teachers and began to create a rubric for evaluating use of technology in instruction. 

We hosted an evening workshop for Supervisors, faculty, and Tech Reps.  The workshop focused on creating an evaluation instrument for assessing technology integration during student teaching.   

The supervisor workshop was modified and repeated each semester.

Year Three
A website and discussion board were created to facilitate communication between Tech Reps, supervisors, and university faculty.  Click here to access this site.

Tech Reps met online to discuss supporting student interns during student teaching and to give feedback on the new website.