Learning Resources - In-service Programs 2.02 2.02 Implement Inservice Program. Implement at least one effective technology-related inservice program. Introduction It is time to implement the technology related inservice program that you designed and developed. "Implementation is using instructional materials or strategies in real (not simulated) settings. Institutionalization is the continuing, routine use of the instructional innovation in the structure and culture of an organization" (Seels & Richey, 1994, p. 47). The purpose of implementation is to facilitate appropriate use of the innovation by individuals in the organization. The goal of institutionalization is to integrate the innovation within the structure and behavior of the organization. Implementation is a test of your management skills. You must make sure everything runs smoothly and take care of those pesky last minute problems. Remember to always expect a little change in any plan!   Your Job Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency. Use the stepwise process listed under Your Portfolio to display the completed product in your ITSC portfolio. Product Details: Create a product in INSYS 462 that demonstrates your understanding of implementing in-sevice programs. Implementation requires a sophicated array of activities, structures, diagnoses, teaching strategies, and philosophical understandings if effective implementation is to be achieved (Fullan, 1996, p. 275). Submit a paper that details your plans for implementing the technology related in-service program that you designed and developed in 2.01. Within your paper detail: the learners, why the learners would want to participate in this learning experience, learners expected roles within this learning environment pre-requisite learner knowledge, time needed to complete the lesson,  your role, a plan on how you will decide if revisions are necessary, and anything else you consider relevant to the lesson. To view a sample letter for the educators that will participate in the learning experience that you create, please click here. Your Portfolio:   FTP your completed product for this competency to the "2inserv" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided. Click here to view the "Manage" page in the portfolio template. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder. Locate 2.02 Implement Inservice Program on the "Manage" page. Under "2.02 Implement Inservice Program" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here." Link the word "here" to your product. Delete the old "Manage" page in your ftp folder. Upload your revised "Manage" page. Click here to view the "Design" page in the portfolio template. Download the "Design" page from your ftp folder. Locate 2.02 Implement Inservice Program on the "Design" page. Under "2.02 Implement Inservice Program" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here." Link the word "here" to your product. Delete the old "Design" page in your ftp folder. Upload your revised "Design" page. Click here to view the "Utiliz" page in the portfolio template. Download the "Utiliz" page from your ftp folder. Locate 2.02 Implement Inservice Program on the "Utiliz" page. Under "2.02 Implement Inservice Program" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here." Link the word "here" to your product. Delete the old "Utiliz" page in your ftp folder. Upload your revised "Utiliz" page. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database.   Related Resources: Inservice Projects Type of resource: Web site Source: http://pd.l2l.org/teach.html Description: Educators need experiences that will aid them in expanding their own visions of what technology might mean for themselves and their students in the learning environment. Link to Learn looks at multiple projects in various subject matter areas and give suggested use of technology in teaching. Libby Black, Internet Specialist, Boulder Valley School District Type of resource: Web site Source: http://www.4teachers.org/keynotes/black Description: Libby Black, Internet Specialist, talks about her job coordinating the instructional part of technology in the Boulder Valley School District. This interview concludes with advice for districts just beginning to implement technology into their curriculum and comments on the most important part of successfully integrating technology. Instructional Technology Profile Type of resource: Web site Source: http://www.ncrtec.org/capacity/profile/profwww.htm Description: Provides a profile tool to help compare your current instructional practices with a set of indicators for engaged learning and high-performance technology. For each category there is a description of the indicators and examples that fall along a continuum. Professional Development: Expected Technology Competencies for All Teachers Type of resource: Web site Source: http://www.challenge.state.la.us/state/app-c.html Description: The key technology leader who affects student learning to the greatest degree is the classroom teacher. Often teachers joined the workforce prior to the infusion of technology in the schools. Consequently, districts are left with the responsibility of encouraging teachers to participate in professional development activities to acquaint them with the uses of educational technology for improving teaching effectiveness. The ISTE Foundations guidelines suggest the technology competencies that all teachers should have the opportunity to achieve. Curriculum Integration of Technology Type of resource: Web site Source: http://scnc.mcps.k12.mi.us/tecplan.html#curriculum Description: This is the rationale for a school district's technology curriculum intergration plan. Include is the type of technology use expected by grade level. Stages of Curriculum Integration Type of resource: Web site Source: http://scnc.mcps.k12.mi.us/tecplan.html#integration Description: The following are stages of integration of technology into the currucular programs at each level. Although each building is at different stages of technological advancement and has various levels of implementation, all sites need to identify their appropriate level to begin. This information has been preprared for a Michigan school district's technology plan. To submit a resource, click here. 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