Customized Professional Development
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Enrolling in the 21things4teachers course from a Partner Agency
Any educator is welcome to use the site for training on an "as needed" basis, and all are free to do so. However, those wishing to obtain credits or certifications must enroll in the course taught by a certified trainer. Teachers wishing to take the course to obtain SBCEUs, graduated credits, and/or obtain the Certificate of Completion must enroll in a Cohort through a Partner Agency. Only certified trainers, or Agency Coordinators, are able to offer these aspects of the course. To find out how to become an Agency Coordinator, contact the Project Partners.
Offering the 21things4teachers course as part of local staff development
Only certified trainers, or "Agency Coordinators" may teach the 21things4teachers course. In order to become an Agency Coordinator, participants must be an affiliate of an Intermediate School District, Regional Education Service Agency/District, or its delegate. Local districts wishing to offer the 21things4teacher course must work with an Agency Coordinator to provide training. To find out more about the offerings in your area, click on the Partner Agencies page to locate an Agency Coordinator.
Principals Integrating the 21things into Teacher Professional Development
Although it is strongly recommended that local districts contact their local Partner Agency to provide the 21things opportunities to local staff, there are unique situations in which local leadership may wish to create their own "spin" to the 21things4teachers locally.
Many teachers and principals are looking for ways to supplement teacher professional development that maximizes their time and provides the training in a manner that works around a teacher’s hectic schedule. To assist teachers and principals in this effort the information below will provide you with ideas and the resources you need. The key difference in that this model does not require a teacher to complete a Cohort that includes all 21things. Teachers work with their principals or central office and determine the individual elements or things they want to learn about. Together they develop a plan of action, the teacher then reviews the links and tutorials for each thing, views the appropriate training videos then complete a portfolio page for each one.
Action Plan Includes:
- Start and end date
- Element(s) to be accomplished
- Agree on portfolio template to be used
- Total hours needed to complete element (See chart below)
Any educator is welcome to use the site for training on an "as needed" basis, and all are free to do so. However, those wishing to obtain credits or certifications must enroll in the course taught by a certified trainer. Teachers wishing to take the course to obtain SBCEUs, graduated credits, and/or obtain the Certificate of Completion must enroll in a Cohort through a Partner Agency. Only certified trainers, or Agency Coordinators, are able to offer these aspects of the course. To find out how to become an Agency Coordinator, contact the Project Partners.
Offering the 21things4teachers course as part of local staff development
Only certified trainers, or "Agency Coordinators" may teach the 21things4teachers course. In order to become an Agency Coordinator, participants must be an affiliate of an Intermediate School District, Regional Education Service Agency/District, or its delegate. Local districts wishing to offer the 21things4teacher course must work with an Agency Coordinator to provide training. To find out more about the offerings in your area, click on the Partner Agencies page to locate an Agency Coordinator.
Principals Integrating the 21things into Teacher Professional Development
Although it is strongly recommended that local districts contact their local Partner Agency to provide the 21things opportunities to local staff, there are unique situations in which local leadership may wish to create their own "spin" to the 21things4teachers locally.
Many teachers and principals are looking for ways to supplement teacher professional development that maximizes their time and provides the training in a manner that works around a teacher’s hectic schedule. To assist teachers and principals in this effort the information below will provide you with ideas and the resources you need. The key difference in that this model does not require a teacher to complete a Cohort that includes all 21things. Teachers work with their principals or central office and determine the individual elements or things they want to learn about. Together they develop a plan of action, the teacher then reviews the links and tutorials for each thing, views the appropriate training videos then complete a portfolio page for each one.
Action Plan Includes:
- Start and end date
- Element(s) to be accomplished
- Agree on portfolio template to be used
- Total hours needed to complete element (See chart below)
Create your own Basic or Advanced Portfolio
Teachers or local districts using the website for their own Customized Professional Development may choose to document performance using modified/simplified versions of the portfolio used within those courses taught by Agency Coordinators.
Below are two portfolio page templates to choose from for local districts. One is what we call a basic format which has the teacher reflecting on what they learned and how it will improve their teaching. The second is called the advanced format which looks at the same elements as the basic with more in-depth connections to how technology may enhance student achievement. To accomplish this task teachers are asked to make a connection for each thing to one or more of the Marzano 9 instructional strategies along with a connection to either a State or Educational standard.
Below are two portfolio page templates to choose from for local districts. One is what we call a basic format which has the teacher reflecting on what they learned and how it will improve their teaching. The second is called the advanced format which looks at the same elements as the basic with more in-depth connections to how technology may enhance student achievement. To accomplish this task teachers are asked to make a connection for each thing to one or more of the Marzano 9 instructional strategies along with a connection to either a State or Educational standard.
Basic Portfolio Page Includes:Identification of Thing, Number, Time Logged
--Two reflections: 1. Explanation of what was learned 2. How technology will improve learning or practice --Self Evaluation 
| Advanced Portfolio Page Includes:Identification of Thing, Number, Time Logged
- Two reflections with fours parts 1.A. Explanation of what was learned 2. A. How technology will improve learning or practice 2. B. Link to Marzano 9 2. C. Lesson or Activity that incorporates the “Thing” along with link to a Standard. - Self Evaluation
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Pre- and Post-Assess Skills and Improvement
Below are .pdf versions of sample Pre- and Post- surveys used within the 21things course to identify basic skills, then document improvement. Use the sample instruments below to pre-assess your knowledge before the 21things course, then post-assess after completion to chart progress.
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Time Log/Work Log
When planning for how much time teachers may need to complete either a Basic or Advanced portfolio activity, see the guide below.
Enrolling in a Cohort of the Course
Those taking this course for graduate credits, SBCEU's or for their own professional development utilize the portfolio template that are part of the course, and the required work log. These documents are provided by the Agency Coordinator via the online course environment (Moodle/BlackBoard), an Agency website (e.g. http://21things1.weebly.com), or local delivery. To take the course, contact your Partner Agency, or one of the Project Partners for further information.
