District Technology Training Plan

Melissa Wolfrey
EDTC 640

Table of Contents
The District.... ...3
The Problems4
The Needs.6
The Audience....8
The Goals..9
Instructional Strategies10
Content.11
Sample 5 Day Workshop.14
Materials..21
Field Test.22
Revisions.23
Evaluations..24
Budget..26
Follow-Up....27
References28

The District
Anne Arundel County is a district in Maryland that covers a large area of 414.90 square
miles with a population of 555,743 in 2013 (The United States Census Bureau, 2015).
The county demographic population based on 2013 percentages is as follows: Caucasian,
75.6%; African American, 16.4%; American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%; Asian,
3.7%; Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.1%; Two or more races, 2.9%; and
Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% (The United States Census Bureau, 2015).
The current number of students enrolled in the district is 79,518 (Anne Arundel County
Public Schools, 2014). Anne Arundel County Public Schools is comprised of 79
elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 12 high schools and 3 charter schools (Anne
Arundel County Public Schools, 2015). This district provides the following technologies
in some of their schools: Chromebooks, i-Pads, Smartboards, tablets, document cameras
and Senteos (information based on survey provided).

The Problems
The survey that was given provided crucial information on technology problems that
exist within Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The following problems were
indicated:
Lack of funding: It can be quite expensive to constantly keep up the ever changing
technology that 21st century learners need.
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Inequality among schools: Schools that have recently been rebuilt or renovated have
been provided with more current technology than in older schools. Not all the schools in
the district provide students with equal opportunities to learn with technology. Some
schools have devices that other schools do not have (i.e. tablets, iPads, etc.)
Limited personnel: The district only has one small technology department that serves all
the teachers and students. This makes it hard to get the technology in the schools and
training planned for teachers.
Inequality of experience among teachers: Some teachers feel more comfortable with
using technology in the classroom while others who lack experience do not. This
inequality causes some teachers to use technology more often than others and in turn
causes an inequality among students use.
Lack of technology training: Teachers need more training in different areas of
technology in order to feel more comfortable with using it in their classrooms. Further
training will allow inexperienced teachers to gain necessary knowledge of how to
effectively use technology. This would allow them to feel more comfortable using it more
often.
Lack of time for training: One of the reasons that there has been a lack of technology
trainings for teachers is that there has also been a shortage of time to provide these types
of trainings since technology training will always be on-going.
Lack of computer classes at the elementary level: Teachers currently get one class
period a week in the lab where they mostly have students playing online educational
games. The schools do not have a separate computer teacher and when the teachers get
time in the labs they mostly use them for educational games instead of planning more
engaging activities.
Lack of planning time: Teachers do not have enough time to plan effective technology
lessons for their students during their time in the labs. Additional planning time would be
necessary for the labs as well as for integrating technology into classroom lessons.

The Needs
In order to find out the needs within the Anne Arundel County Public School district
separate surveys were given to teachers (Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/63T7ZGZ) and administrators (Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6GFY6N6). Based on responses from the surveys the
following needs were found:
More technology trainings available for teachers: Currently there is a lack of
technology training opportunities available for teachers. Many teachers do not feel
comfortable using new types of technology in the classroom because they dont know
how to do so effectively. Increased technology trainings will not only give teachers more
chances to learn how to use the different technologies effectively but will also expand
teachers comfort level of using these different devices. The survey results showed that
teachers of the Anne Arundel County Public School District, across different grade levels
and subject areas, would benefit most from technology trainings in the following areas:
Effective uses of iPad/tablets
Excel uses in classrooms for teacher lessons and student projects
PowerPoint uses in classrooms for teacher lessons and student projects
Using Web 2.0 tools
Creating multimedia projects
Using Chromebooks in the classroom
Utilizing Google Docs
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Effective Promethean Board uses in the classroom

Increased time for trainings: With limited time for teacher professional development,
technology training is not always a priority. Some of the teacher professional
development days need to be used primarily for technology training. Teachers should be
given choices in what trainings they would like to attend to better fit their individual
needs. Additionally, trainings could be offered over the summer for teachers who are
really interested in expanding their knowledge in technology.
Increased Funding: With limited funding, it can be hard to provide new technology as
well as the ongoing training that is needed. Creating fundraisers that solely support
technology advancement and training as well as applying for grants can help the district
collect more money for these important needs.
Since the Anne Arundel County Public School District does not currently have a
technology training plan, the purpose of this document is to provide a technology training
plan that will address the needs that have been indicated by the teachers and
administrators that work within the district.

The Audience
This district technology training plan is intended for all teachers and administrators in
Anne Arundel County Schools that teach students in grades Pre-K-12th grade. This can
include teachers in specialty areas such as art, music, P.E. etc. There are approximately
5,662 teachers that teach in Anne Arundel County with a majority that have taken
continued education courses and earned masters degrees or higher (Anne Arundel
County Public Schools Employee Handbook, 2014). Further demographic information on
the teachers and administrators in this district could not be located in public records or
documents.

Goals
The goals for this District Technology Training Plan are as follows:
The teachers will gain knowledge and insight on the different kinds of technology
tools that are available to them in the Anne Arundel County Public School
District.

The teachers will learn how to effectively use these different technology tools in

their classrooms.
The administrators will gain knowledge and insight on the different kinds of

technology tools that are available for teacher use in the district.
The administrators will learn how to support the teachers in their use of these
tools in their classrooms.

Instructional Strategies
In order to effectively implement the planned workshops for teachers and administrators
in Anne Arundel County Schools, many instructional strategies will need to be applied.
Instructors will use a variety of electronic tools to present visuals to anyone taking the
courses. These tools will include but will not be limited to: PowerPoint, Google Slides,
YouTube, screencast-o-matic, Prezi, wikis, blogs etc. These types of electronic
presentations are efficient methods when it comes to teaching information. These
methods will allow visual as well as auditory learners get the most out of the workshops.
Hands-on approaches will also be used a lot in the offered workshops. The most effective
way to learn how to use technology is to be able to access the technology and use it. In
this way learners should be able to get the most of the workshops since they will actually
be using the technology that they are learning. They can hopefully take the knowledge of
what they have learned back to their classrooms and schools.
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Some instructors may opt to use hand-outs to provide information. Hand-outs can be
beneficial to learners who need to read through material on their own. Also, learners can
take their hand-outs with them and refer back to them when needed.

Content
The following overview provides a list of workshop descriptions that will be offered to
the teachers of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Please note that some workshops
have been divided into grade groups (early childhood, elementary and secondary)
because the uses of some of the tools will be different for lower grades than they will be
for the upper grades. Intermediate and advanced levels can take the same workshop and
differentiation will be provided so that everyone gets the most of the classes.

Workshop/Description

Audience

Using Tablets in the Classroom

This course will give teachers the
opportunity to learn how to effectively use
tablet computers within their classrooms.
From accessing e-books to using
educational apps for hands-on use, this
course will provide information that will get
teachers using these devices with their
students. Teachers will learn about apps for
iPads as well as other brands of tablet
computers.

Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers

and administrators

Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and

administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced

Microsoft Excel I
This is a beginners course that will teach
learners the basics of Microsoft Excel. This
course is best for anyone who has little or
no knowledge on how to navigate and use
Excel.
Microsoft Excel II
Teachers and administrators who know the
basics of Excel but want to learn how to use
and apply it to their classrooms may want to
sign up for this course. This course will not
only show learners how to use Excel to
create class schedules, seating charts, etc.
but will also give examples in how this
program can assist in the development of
lessons. Learn how to create visual aids,
interactive maps, flashcards and even more
with Microsoft Excel.

Pre-K- 12th grade teachers and

administrators.
Level(s): Beginner

Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers

and administrators
Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and
administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Intermediate, Advanced

Pre-K- 12th grade teachers and

administrators

PowerPoint

The workshop on PowerPoint teaches the

basic functions and uses of the program.
Level(s): Beginner, Intermediate,
Teachers and administrators will learn how Advanced
to use PowerPoint in the classroom and will
get the opportunity to create their own
lessons that they can use with their students.
Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom I
Many teachers and administrators are not
aware of the vast supply of free Web 2.0
tools that can be found online. This course
will introduce learners to some of these
different tools, give instructions on how to
use them and provide examples on how to
utilize them in the classroom.
Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom II

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Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers

and administrators
Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and
administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Beginner
Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers
and administrators

This course is designed for teachers and

administrators who are familiar with
common Web 2.0 tools and would like to
learn more challenging ways to use them as
well as find out about other online tools that
may not be widely familiar.
Creating Multimedia Projects
Having students create multimedia projects
is a great way to assess student learning and
assists students in learning how to use
technology for presentations. Take this
workshop if you would like to learn
different programs and methods that you
can use with students.
Chromebook I
Chromebooks are being used more widely
in our school system. This course will cover
the basic functions and uses of
Chromebooks in the classroom.
Chromebook II
This course is being offered for teachers
and administrators who know the basic
functions of Chromebooks and would like
to advance their knowledge on how to use
them with students in the classroom.

Google Docs
This course teaches the basics of Google
Docs and Google Slides.

Promethean Board I

Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and

administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Intermediate, Advanced
Class 1: 3rd-5th grade teachers and
administrators
Class 2: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced
Pre-K-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Beginner

Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers

and administrators
Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and
administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Intermediate, Advanced
Pre-K-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Beginner

Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers

and administrators
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Promethean Boards are great tools that

Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and
assist in teaching interactive lessons. This
course will provide information on the basic administrators
functions of these tools.
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Promethean Board II
This course if for teachers and
administrators who know the basic
functions of Promethean Boards and would
like to learn more advanced information on
their uses in the classroom.

Level(s): Beginner
Class 1: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers
and administrators
Class 2: 1st-5th grade teachers and
administrators
Class 3: 6th-12th grade teachers and
administrators
Level(s): Intermediate, Advanced

Sample 5 Day Workshop

The following five lessons represent an example of one of the workshops that is being offered to
the teachers and administrators in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. These lessons will be
based on the workshop Using Tablets in the Classroom with the audience being teachers and
administrators of students in early childhood, specifically Pre-K and kindergarten. This particular
workshop has been split into 3 different courses because teachers are going to use tablets very
differently across different age groups. Therefore, it makes sense to create different lessons for
teachers of different grade levels. The five day workshop sample is designed for teachers and
administrators to take in order by day however one lesson does not necessarily have information
that is needed in the next lesson so there are no prerequisites required.

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Technology Workshop Lesson Plan

Melissa Wolfrey
Using Tablets in the Classroom (Pre-K, K)
Day 1
Subject of the days workshop
Basic functions of tablet computers and ways that they can be used in the classroom with early
childhood students.
Prerequisite
None
Content
This lesson will focus on the basic functions of tablet computers including iPads. Teachers and
administrators will get to use different types of tablet computers and get a basic knowledge of
their features. The lesson will also focus on the many different ways that tablet computers can be
used with students of early childhood age. Teachers and administrators will be provided with an
overview on some of the ways that tablets should be used with students and the skills that can be
reinforced when using these devices. Later workshops will cover each area in more depth.
Objectives
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The learner will be able to identify the basic functions of different types of tablet
computers.
The learner will be able to use the tablets to access different features.
The learner will be able to name different ways that tablets can be used with early
childhood students.
The learner will be able to recognize different skills that the use of tablet computers can
help reinforce.
Outline
1.

First teachers and administrators will be given tablet computers. They will be given the
opportunity to turn the computers on and explore them. Teachers who are not familiar
with tablet computers will get instruction from the teacher while teachers who are more
experienced can explore on their own.
2. Teachers and administrators will get to explore different types of tablets such as Samsung
Galaxies and iPads and learn their different functions.
3. The next part of the class will focus on strategies that teachers can use when
implementing tablets in the classroom. Some of these strategies will include introducing
the tablets and different apps/programs to students, getting students to work individually
and collaboratively with tablets, ensuring that tablets and programs are being used to
reinforce skills already taught etc.
4. The instructor should provide a presentation from PowerPoint or Google Slides to display
information. Finally the instructor will provide information on what skills tablets can help
to reinforce in early childhood.
Materials
Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads, hand-outs, PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations,
laptop, projector and screen for presentations, Wi-Fi access
Evaluation strategies
Discussion sessions will be provided during each section of the lesson and a quiz at the end of
the workshop will be given to test pupils on learning.
Technology Workshop Lesson Plan
Melissa Wolfrey
Using Tablets in the Classroom (Pre-K, K)
Day 2
Subject of the days workshop
Using tablet computers to reinforce early reading skills
Prerequisite(s)
Use of tablet computers
Content
This lesson will focus on how tablet computers can help to reinforce early reading skills in early
childhood education. Teachers and administrators will explore different apps that can be used
with early learners to assist in reading instruction. The lesson will give teachers and
administrators the opportunity to use some of these apps. In addition, teachers and administrators
will learn how to use e-books on the tablets and their benefits for early learners. Pupils taking
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this course will have the opportunity to find additional apps on their own and apply what they
have learned to their own classrooms.
Objectives

The learner will be able to identify various apps/programs that can assist in reading
instruction.
The learner will be able to investigate the uses of the different apps.
The learner will be able to recognize the benefits of e-books.
The learner will be able to utilize e-books.
The learner will be able to find additional apps that can assist in reading instruction.
The learner will be able to recognize ways that these apps can be used in the classroom.
Outline
1. This lesson will be introduced through a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation that
list apps that can be used on tablets and iPads that will assist in early reading instruction.
There are many apps that are great for early literacy so teachers and administrators will
only get to explore some of them on the tablet computers.
2. On the Samsung Galaxies they will explore how to use Read, Write, Phonics and My
Sight Word App.
3. On the iPads they will investigate the apps Word Wizard and Rhyming Words.
4. Teachers will also be introduced to how to use e-books and their benefits.
5. A Ted.ed lesson will be presented to teachers and administrators that will allow them to
learn about other early reading apps through the use of a YouTube video as well as
discussion questions. Through this online lesson pupils will be able to locate different
apps that have not been presented in the course and apply how they can use them in the
classroom.
Materials
Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads that contain Read, Write, Phonics, My Sight Word, Word
Wizard and Rhyming Words apps, PowerPoint or Google Slide Presentation, Ted.ed online
lesson, laptop, projector and screen for presentations, Wi-Fi access
Evaluation strategies
Instructors will provide discussion times where they will evaluate learning based on attendees
answers. Pupils will also answer open ended questions on Ted.ed.
Technology Workshop Lesson Plan
Melissa Wolfrey
Using Tablets in the Classroom (Pre-K, K)
Day 3
Subject of the days workshop
Using tablet computers to reinforce early writing skills
Prerequisite(s)
Use of tablet computers
Content
This lesson will focus on how tablet computers can help to reinforce early writing skills in early
childhood education. Teachers and administrators will explore different apps that can be used
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with early learners to assist in fine motor skill development and writing skills. The lesson will
give teachers and administrators the opportunity to use some of these apps. Pupils taking this
course will have the opportunity to find additional apps on their own and apply what they have
learned to their own classrooms.
Objectives

The learner will be able to identify various apps/programs that can assist in fine motor
development and early writing skills.
The learner will be able to investigate the uses of the different apps.
The learner will be able to find additional apps that can assist in early writing.
The learner will be able to recognize ways that these apps can be used in the classroom.
Outline
1. The instructor will use a screen-o-matic presentation to demonstrate how to use different
apps that can assist in fine motor and writing development.
2. Teachers and administrators will explore different apps such as Kid in Story, iWriteWords
and Read, Write, Phonics. The hands-on approach will allow the teachers and
administrators to learn how to use the apps so they can utilize them more effectively with
their students.
3. Teachers and administrators will access a Ted.ed lesson where they will watch a YouTube
video that will give more examples of apps that can be used for early writing as well as
ideas on how to use them in the classroom.
4. Attendees will participate in discussions through the online lesson and will have the
opportunity to locate different apps that can be used in early childhood to reinforce
writing skills.
5. They will discuss with each other how they can use them in their own classrooms.
Materials
Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads that contain Kid in Story, iWriteWords and Read, Write,
Phonics apps, PowerPoint or Google Slide Presentation, Ted.ed online lesson, laptop, projector
and screen for presentations, Wi-Fi access
Evaluation strategies
Instructor will provide discussion sessions and evaluate learning based on these as well as
evaluate the answers from the questions presented on Ted.ed.

Technology Workshop Lesson Plan

Melissa Wolfrey
Using Tablets in the Classroom (Pre-K, K)
Subject of the days workshop
Using tablet computers to reinforce social skills and collaboration
Prerequisite(s)
Use of tablet computers
Content
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Day 4

This lesson will focus on how tablet computers can help to reinforce social skills and
collaboration in early childhood education. Teachers and administrators will explore different
apps that can be used with early learners to assist in these skills. The lesson will give teachers
and administrators the opportunity to use some of these apps. Pupils taking this course will have
the opportunity to find additional apps on their own and apply what they have learned to their
own classrooms.
Objectives

The learner will be able to identify various apps/programs that can assist in the
development of social skills through collaboration.
The learner will be able to investigate the uses of the different apps.
The learner will be able to find additional apps that can assist in early writing.
The learner will be able to recognize ways that these apps can be used in the classroom.
Outline
1. The instructor will present different types of apps that can be used to foster cooperation
and collaboration with early childhood students. The presentation can be done through
PowerPoint or Google Slides. 2.
2. Apps that will be presented that can students can use to collaborate are memory game
apps, construction apps such as Build a Car and drawing/art apps where students can
create artwork together.
3. Teachers and administrators will get the opportunity to use the apps together to learn how
the students will use them.
4. Then the pupils will have chance to research other apps that can be used to promote
collaboration with students and discuss ways that they can use these apps in their own
classrooms.
5. Instructor will provide evaluation at the end of the lesson to assess learning.
Materials
Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads that contain apps presented in lesson (memory game,
construction and art apps), PowerPoint or Google Slide presentation, laptop, projector and screen
for presentations, Wi-Fi access
Evaluation strategies
Instructor will provide time for discussion sessions and evaluate knowledge based on answers
from attendees. A test will also be given at the end of the lesson to assess learning.

Technology Workshop Lesson Plan

Melissa Wolfrey
Using Tablets in the Classroom (Pre-K, K)
Subject of the days workshop
Using tablet computers to document student learning
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Day 5

Prerequisite(s)
Knowledge of how to use tablets/iPads
Content
This lesson will focus on how teachers can use tablet computers to assist in documentation of
student learning. Teachers and administrators will learn how to use tablet computers to take
photographs, record video and audio and upload these images/recordings to online blogs or eportfolios. This lesson will also teach the basics of creating and using classroom blogs to share
student photographs, work and news using Blogger. Furthermore, attendees will learn how to
create e-portfolios using Evernote and will explore on their own other options for creating eportfolios.
Objectives

The learner will be able to identify ways that tablets can assist in the documentation of
student learning.
The learner will be able to investigate the camera and audio functions on tablet
computers.
The learner will be able to create and utilize classroom blogs.
The learner will be able to create e-portfolios using Evernote.
The learner will be able to discover different programs that can be used to create eportfolios.
Outline
1. The lesson will be taught through the use of screen-o-matic presentations created by the
instructor that will show how to use the camera and audio functions on the different
tablets.
2. The attendees will have the opportunity to use the different tablets to access these
functions.
3. The instructor will provide visual examples of blogs and screen-o-matic presentations
that display how to create blogs using Blogger.
4. Pupils will begin creating their own classroom blogs.
5. The instructor will then give examples on how to create e-portfolios using Evernote.
6. Learners will have the chance to begin creating an e-portfolio.
7. They will then use the internet to research other options for creating e-portfolios. The
pupils will use the tablet computers to access all programs that they will be using during
this lesson so that they will know how to upload pictures and audio to the blogs and eportfolios.
Materials
Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads, screen-o-matic presentations, laptop, projector and screen for
presentations, Evernote, Wi-Fi access
Evaluation strategies
Instructor will evaluate learning based on the final products (blogs, e-portfolios) of the learners.
Evaluation Strategies (continued)
A test will also be given at the end of the lesson to assess learning.
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Materials

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The above sample workshop will need many materials in order to make it a successful workshop.
Samsung Galaxy tablets as well as iPads will be needed for every person that is taking the class.
The following apps are required: Read, Write, Phonics and My Sight Word app for Samsung
Galaxy as well as Word Wizard, Rhyming Words for the iPads, Kid in Story and iWriteWords.
Additional memory game and construction apps will be required as well. The following online
programs will also be used: Evernote, Google Slides, Ted.ed and screen-o-matic. The instructor
will need access to a laptop, projector and screen as well as PowerPoint. Wi-Fi access is
essential. The following link has been provided as an example of a Ted.ed online lesson that has
been created to go with Day 2 of the 5 day workshop example on the use of tablets in the early
childhood classroom: http://ed.ted.com/on/MCtQr1br

Field Test
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It is essential that the sample workshop be tested before being delivered as training sessions for
all teachers and administrators in Anne Arundel County. Therefore, some teachers and
administrators as well as some Board members will be invited randomly to participate in field
tests for these workshops. Anyone who agrees to attend the field tests will be given a $100
stipend for their participation (per class). The field test should take place at the beginning of the
summer so that if changes need to be made we can do so before the start of the next school year
when we would like to begin implementation of the teacher workshops. During the field test
instructors will present the workshop based on the lessons that have been provided. The courses
will be given just as they would be to all teachers and administrators. At the end of workshop the
pupils will provide feedback on the courses through a questionnaire. They will provide answers
to the following questions:
1. How well was the course presented?
2. Did you learn anything from this workshop? If so, please give specific details on what
you learned.
3. Did you find this workshop useful for your classroom or school?
4. What did you like the most about this workshop?
5. Do you have any suggestions for improvements of this workshop? If so, please list them
in detail.
The answers to these questions will be reviewed for possible revision of the workshop
lessons before they are offered to all the teachers and administrators in Anne Arundel County
Public Schools.

Revision

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After conducting the field test, revisions on each workshop will be made based on responses
collected from the questionnaires that were given out. Instructors will also make notes of
what went well and what possible changes need to be made. Teacher and administrator input
will be important since they are the primary audience for each workshop. If questionnaires
are returned with areas that have suggested improvements the creators and instructors of the
lessons will work together to revise the lessons and change any areas that may need
revisions. Therefore, revisions will be made based on feedback from anyone attending the
workshop as well as from the instructors.

Evaluations

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Evaluations will be given during and at the end of each workshop to assess learning. The
instructors will observe the attendees progress during each lesson as well as listen to their
answers during group discussions. Further evaluations will be done at the end of each lesson.
Depending on the type of presentations that are given, evaluations may be done through tests
on paper or through the answering of questions given on online lessons such as ted.ed. The
instructors will use the pupils answers on the tests given to assess that they have learned the
material that has been presented during the lesson. The workshop will prove to be successful
if the instructor observes the pupils participating in engaging discussions. Participants should
be able to apply what they have learned by locating different apps/programs that can be used
for the topic of the day and discussing how they can use them in their own classrooms.
Furthermore, correct responses to the quizzes given will also show that the workshop was
successful in teaching the subject to the participants.
In addition to the evaluations that will be given to assess the knowledge that was gained by
the attendees, the instructors will provide a summative evaluation at the end of each lesson.
These evaluations will assess the qualities of the class, instructor, materials, content, etc. It
will be similar to the questionnaire that was given to the participants in the field test but may
be more detailed. Here is an example of a summative evaluation that would be given at the
end of a lesson:
1. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being lowest and 10 being highest) how well prepared was the
instructor for this lesson?
2. Using the same scale, how well were the materials used in this class?
3. Did you learn anything new from this workshop? If so, please give specific details on
what you learned.
4. Did you find this workshop useful for your classroom or school? If yes, how would you
use what you learned in your classroom or school?
5. What did you like the most about this workshop?
6. Do you have any suggestions for improvements of this workshop? If so, please list them
in detail.
7. Would you recommend this course to a colleague? Why or why not?
The summative evaluation will help get insight into how well the workshop is being
presented and what, if any, improvements can be made to make it better.

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Budget

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The chart below represents how much will needed to be spent on the 5 day workshop, Using
tablets in the classroom, for early childhood teachers.
Expense
Instructor
Stipend for
attending the
workshop

Quantity
1
20 (participants
allowed in each
workshop at a
time)

Cost
$40.00 per hour
$25.00 per hour

Hours
25
25

Final Cost
$1000.00
$12,500.00

Final cost: $13,500.00

Note: All materials (tablets, iPads, apps etc.) that will be used are supplies that have already
been purchased by the school system. Therefore, there will be no extra cost for these
materials. This also goes for the venue. The workshop will be held at one of the Anne
Arundel County Public School facilities.

Follow-up

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The training plan will be followed up within a year of implementation. Answers to

summative evaluations will be gathered and reviewed at the end of each workshop. This data
will be observed carefully at the end of the first year. Teachers and administrators may also
who attend the training sessions may also be contacted afterward for an interview to get
further information that may not have been included in the summative evaluations. All of this
data will be reviewed to make sure that the plan is going well. At that time, more revisions
may be made within each workshop as well as adding additional workshops if necessary.
This follow-up procedure will be done at the end of every school year. This is important
because the needs of the district will change over time as technology changes. It is inevitable
that the workshops may need to be revised each year. Some of the workshops may have to be
taken out while other topics may need to be added. It is essential that we continue to survey
teachers and administrators so that we can address all the training needs from year to year
and stay up to date.

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools (2015). Retrieved from www.aacps.org.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (2014). Educational Facilities Master Plan. Retrieved
from http://www.aacps.org/planning/facilitiesenroll.asp.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources (2014). Employee
Handbook. Retrieved from http://www.aacps.org/humanresources/handbook.pdf.
The United States Census Bureau (2015). State and County QuickFacts. Retrieved from
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/24/24003.html.

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