Use+of+IWBs+in+CAPCS+classrooms


 * Current state**: With our vision of increasing the infusion of technology inside of the K-5th classrooms, IWBs were installed to enhance the learning inside of our 21st century rooms. Some teachers in the early childhood PK3, and PK4 have also been given the experience the transforming their lessons with digital content. During observations of the usage of IWBs, teachers are energized and ready to incorporate the power of this tool. With proper training on how IWBs can impact and enhance student learning our teachers can move to student engagement and achievement to a higher level. Currently about 75% of our teachers are using the IWB in some way. The usage includes streaming live videos, screening morning meeting messages and providing engaging websites to the lessons. In observations, it is noted however that teacher usage is much higher then student usage. We have software for our IWBs that can provide a ton of fun filled student driven engagement. In order to help make this shift, any new or new to CAPCS teacher must be able to have some in house training with the instructional technology coach or tech mentor to help with the exposure of the usage. We would probably do well to include existing staff in some form of training as well.


 * Desired State**: The desire is that 100% of our teachers that have IWBs use the tool more effectively by October 31st. Meaning that teachers are presenting more relevant content in a more interactive and student driven approach. Not just using the board as a larger display, but creating displays that allow students to work collaboratively or brainstorm with an interactive website.

Action Plan: .
 * Purchase needed/missing hardware.
 * Gather baseline data for staff development needs
 * Establish minimum IWB use (baseline for what each teacher should be doing at a minimum)
 * Work with ALs to schedule campus trainings. Work with CO to be included in campus wide PD.
 * Train coaches and ALs to have a 21st Century eye on education.
 * Highlight, highlight, highlight teachers who are doing it!With focus on teachers who have gone above and beyond the baseline and created innovative uses