9.+Professional+Development+Plan

//“There is growing consensus among education reformers that professional development is// //at the center of education reform and instructional improvement.” (Shkodriani, 2004) //
 * Professional Development Plan **

The mission goal of DTCC is: · Workforce training and professional development programs will prepare and support a competitive workforce. The goals of this initiative keep in line with that of the college.
 * Goals of Professional Development **
 * Workshops covering integration of curriculum and technology
 * Technology training, implementation and coaching;
 * Classroom observation and feedback; and
 * Follow-up workshops and progress reviews.

The Technology Resource Center at the college is responsible for the professional development needed on this initiative. There is an area on Blackboard for all instructors which include but are not limited to many training modules for viewing. There are also classes scheduled continually throughout the year on any and all technologies available at the college. A classroom is available for any and all classes on professional development in technology. One-on-one training is available for novice as well as for advanced users.
 * Who, What, Where, When, & How Often Professional Development Provided **

Click below on the links below to view some of the sources available on the Blackboard site. []

For this initiative, the student will be introduced to the technology by the instructor that is using it. The only technology that the student will be handling will be the clickers (response system). The instructors will be taught how the clickers work and they will teach the students how to use them. These are college age students in classes no larger than 20. All students are required to take the course Introduction to Computers which is a for credit course which goes toward their degree. In this course they learn how to use Blackboard, the Internet, college email, and Office 2007 software.
 * Student Training Plan **

To evaluate the Professional Development Program surveys will be used. They will be emailed to the participants of all workshops and one-on-one instruction. The college has an account with Survey Monkey which collects all information and provides details analysis. Any problems will be addressed and changed if needed.
 * Evaluation of the Professional Development Program **

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 * Technical Committee Meeting Minutes