Student Response Systems Grant Proposal Professional development Grant Proposal Amy Harrison and Bhavika Patel

Abstract This professional development is designed for the approximately 100 teachers and staff members at Coffee Middle School in Douglas, Georgia. The goals for the professional development are for teachers and students to be able to effectively use student response systems in the classroom to benefit standard based instruction. The basis for this development was derived from a need survey given to all staff members in the Coffee County School System. The activities included for the professional learning day are: learning to input classes and answer keys, how to analyze data and reports, and how to train students on student response system usage. The expected outcomes for this professional learning are that teachers will implement the use of student response system at least three times per month and use the data to guide their standards based classroom instruction. Demonstrated Need Coffee County School Systems asked all staff members to participate in an online Professional Learning Needs Assessment at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. From this survey we were able to identify that there was a severe need for professional development in the area of student and instructional technology. The best technology system currently implemented to meet both of these needs are Student Response Systems, however, many of the teachers and staff members do not know how to effectively use these tools in their classrooms. It was also discovered through this survey that teachers prefer to have professional learning with their grade level content areas, so that effective collaboration can take place. Goals and Objectives

By May 31st, 2013, all teachers will be able to create classes, input answer keys, effectively engage and evaluate a lesson, and pull and analyze data reports to base instruction using student response systems. By September 1st, 2014, teachers will implement the use of student response systems in the classroom at least three times a month and use the data to modify instructional planning. By September 1st, 2014, students will know how to use student response systems to input numerical answer choices, as well as, multiple choice answers and change answer choices before final submission. Plan of Operation On January 7th, 2013 teachers in the Coffee County School System will attend a day long professional development on how to use Student Response Systems effectively in their classrooms. This professional development will cover how to input classes, answer keys, and analyze data, as well as allot time for planning with grade level content members to develop lesson plans to incorporate SRS. Teachers will also be provided with a handout for personal use in the classroom, in case they need additional assistance/ support. Time Line/ Information Activity Description Mini Session of no more than 20 participants and show them how to input a class and answer key into the student response system. Session will also show participants how to use SRS with Study Island. Goal/ Objective By May 31st, 2013, all teachers will be able to create classes, input answer keys, effectively engage and evaluate a lesson, and pull and analyze data reports to base instruction using student response systems. By May 31st, 2013, all teachers will be able to create classes, input answer keys, effectively engage and evaluate a lesson, and pull

8:00 AM- 9:30AM

9:30AM- 10:00AM

Each participant will be provided with a computer to complete tasks in this session. Each teacher will need to bring a copy of their class roster(s)

10:00AM- 10:15AM

10:15AM- 12:00PM

and a current or upcoming test and analyze data reports to answer key that they would like base instruction using to use SRS to input. student response systems. Break By May 31st, 2013, all teachers will be able to create classes, input answer keys, effectively engage and evaluate a lesson, and pull Looking at the report section of and analyze data reports to the SRS we will discuss several base instruction using different types of reports and student response systems. how to effectively use each report (test analysis, benchmark By September 1st, 2014, analysis, individual question teachers will implement the data) use of student response systems in the classroom at least three times a month and use the data to modify instructional planning. Lunch Break Mini session on how to teach By September 1st, 2014, students how to use SRS. For students will know how to example: how to turn them on, use student response which buttons to click, ect. This systems to input numerical session will also address answer choices, as well as, logistical issues, such as multiple choice answers and determining battery life of SRS change answer choices and how to change the batteries before final submission. out. Mini session will be broken by By September 1st, 2014, grade level content groups to teachers will implement the discuss uses in the specific use of student response content area and how to systems in the classroom at implement three types a month least three times a month (i.e. quizzes, tests, and use the data to modify benchmarks). instructional planning.

12:00PM- 1:30PM

1:30PM- 3:00PM

3:00PM- 4:00PM

Evaluation Plan Goal Professional learning was effective and enjoyable to participants. Level of Evaluation Level 1: Reactions Evidence that goal is met A survey will be given at the end of the training session to gain participant feedback and

By May 31 , 2013, all teachers will be able to create classes, input answer keys, effectively engage and evaluate a lesson, and pull and analyze data reports to base instruction using student response systems. By September 1st, 2014, students will know how to use student response systems to input numerical answer choices, as well as, multiple choice answers and change answer choices before final submission. By September 1st, 2014, teachers will implement the use of student response systems in the classroom at least three times a month and use the data to modify instructional planning.

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Level 2: Learning

Level 2: Learning

reactions about SRS. A pre- and posttest will be given to all participants to gauge their level of knowledge about student response systems. In the posttest they will be able to create classes, input answer keys, and analyze data. A pre- and posttest will be given to students to see what students already know about SRS and what they have learned after their training. By the end of the training students should know how to use SRS in the classroom. Teachers will be able provide evidence of SRS use at least three times a month in the classroom. Teachers will able to modify and reteach lessons as needed and provide evidence to instructors and administrators as to how SRS has influenced their planning process.

Level 3: Evaluation- Transfer and Level 4: EvaluationResults

Budget Item Student Response Systems Description Clickers and software Cost $0.00 School already owns SRS and needed software $0.00 January 7th is already designated as a Professional Learning Day in the Coffee County School System $0.00 All instructors are already employed by Coffee County School System and have been trained to use SRS.

Professional Learning Day

Designated Day for professional learning

Instructors

Logan Evans, Chan Newell, Shay Byrd, and Christiana Timothy

Pamphlets/ Handouts

A handout that covers step by step instructions and tips for using SRS. This handout is a one page color copy, front and back, and laminated. To cover classes for PL.

Substitutes

Food/ Snacks

Coffee and doughnuts

Total Budget Cost

$200.00 This includes colored, laminated copies for 100 teachers at Coffee Middle School. $0.00 No subs will be required. $0.00 Provided by PTO and donations through Holts Bakery (community stake holder). $200.00

References

Gok, T. (2011). An evaluation of student response systems from the viewpoint of instructors and students. Turkish Online Journal Of Educational Technology - TOJET, 10(4), 67-83. Kirkpatrick's levels and education 'evidence'. [Med Educ. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22150201 Writing SMART Goals. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2039

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