2. Because a majority of Reagan County elementary students are classified as economically disadvantaged, the students are not exposed to the same opportunities and experiences of that of the other children their age. One of the main goals of the CIP and those described in the SBDM committee are how to reach our students through the use of technology. A lot of discussion has occurred on the topic of “virtual fieldtrips”. Reagan County elementary principal Ty Stevens says “our students don’t get to go anywhere or do anything because their parents can’t afford it.” By allowing our students to take part in online fieldtrips, we are capable of providing them with the necessary experiences they need to succeed in school. Also, through the use of technology, we have ensured that our students are going to be engaged and interested in the content that we are teaching them. Understanding that our students today are “in love with technology” is something that we as educators must realize and ensure that we incorporate in our instruction. Providing our students with the “virtual fieldtrip” will guarantee that our students are provided with the opportunities that they are lacking in their “real” lives.

3. According to the STaR Chart from 2007-2008, Reagan County elementary is classified as advanced in all areas of measure. Unfortunately, according the STaR Chart levels over the last three years, Reagan County is dropping in their numbered rankings. As part of the SBDM committee, we have taken this into consideration when deciding what we need to do as a school district. Believing that technology is not being used in all classrooms as it should be, more authority to ensure implementation on campus is needed. Also, more training is needed to provide teachers with the confidence and knowledge necessary to provide these students with the technology opportunities required according to local, state, and national standards.

5. Addresses professional development designed to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources;

7. Provides assessments and/or monitoring reports measuring professional development designed to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources;

8. Provides assessments and/or monitoring evaluating professional development to improve decision making in the integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

9. “Virtual Fieldtrip” Training Evaluation

10. Circle answer:

11. This training provided me with knowledge that I can use in my classroom.

12. YesNo

13. This training was provided at an appropriate time.

14. YesNo

15. This training was presented on a level that I understood.

16. YesNo

17. The material I learned from this training is useful.

18. YesNo

19. I feel that this knowledge will benefit my students.

20. YesNo

21. The facilitator was knowledgeable and helpful.

22. YesNo

23. The facilitator was capable of answering all questions.

24. YesNo

25. The content meets my local, state, and national policies.

26. YesNo

27. “Virtual Fieldtrip” Professional Development Training

28. Follow up survey

29. I have used the knowledge I learned from the training in my classroom.

30. YesNo

31. My students are more engaged when using this technology.

32. YesNo

33. My student’s knowledge of the content has increased because of this training.

34. YesNo

35. I assess the impact of this new technology use by?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I believe that this content could be improved by? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________