MS+Technology+PLN

= __**M2I** (Me, Myself, & I) **Technology PLN**__ =

==All of the necessary forms are found on the "PLC Information and Tools Page" of this Wiki - (see link on the right). Most forms have been updated for the current school year so please use them when completing your work this year. If you need any assistance, let Dr. Cooksley know! Thanks== =__2012-2013 PLC Information __=

__**Supporting Documents**__
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__**Norm/Collaborative Commitment Recording Sheet**__



__**SMART Goal/Action Plan**__



__**SMART Goal Analysis Sheet**__ (To be used in the Spring)



__**Data Analysis Tools**__



__**Minutes/Review of Data Analysis Form**__ (you must address the following questions in your minutes)



= __**Agendas for PLC Collaboration**__ =

= //May 2, 2012// = Complete PLC survey Evaluate SMART goal data & complete SMART Goal Analysis document Re-align GLBs to match unit outing for new courses for 2012-2013 = = = //April 18, 2012// = Refine outline for curriculum change for 2012-2013 Report new GLBs to Tom Hogenson & Lisa Brown so IC can be revised accordingly - Experiment with new online software that will be taught in new curriculum

//February 1, 2012//
Look at student scores for 2nd trimester Evaluate data in relation to SMART Goal completion Continue plan for curriculum change for 2012-2013

//January 19, 2012//
Continue plan for curriculum change for 2012-2013 Explore tools/projects to include in the new curriculum Begin planning new 8th grade curriculum projects

//January 2, 2012//
Absent

//November 2, 2011//
Begin formulating a plan for a possible change in curriculum (8th grade mandatory class) Look at various tools/projects to be included in the possible new curriculum

//October 19, 2011//
Review SMART Goal/Action Plan Evaluate mid-term data in relation to SMART Goal completion

//October 5, 2011//
Review SMART Goal/Action Plan Criteria for 1-4 code for assignments Revisit GLB - check for alignment

//September 7, 2011//
Rewrite & upload SMART Goal/Action Plan Complete & upload Norm Sheet Locate/Review web sites for student evaluation lessons

//August 23, 2011//
Write SMART Goal/Action Plan

= __**Minutes from PLC Collaboration**__ =

//May 2, 2012//
Completed the PLC Survey Evaluated SMART Goal data Completed SMART Analysis document & sent to Mary Rewrote GLBs to better align with the unit outlines for new 2012-2013 courses - mailed to Mary, Lisa, and Tom

//April 18, 2012//
Honed the unit outlines for the new courses for 2012-2013. Sent the new GLBs to Lisa Brown and Tom Hogenson so that IC could be updated. In order to prepare myself for the new courses, it was necessary for me to experiment with software I am unfamiliar with at this time. Spent some time playing with DoInk and Toondoo.

//February 1, 2012//
Based on evaluation of data for 2nd trimester, it is determined that, like 1st trimester, the majority of students are at the 80% or higher proficiency level. Those students who fall below the 80% level are making progress towards proficiency. Once again, the final project will determine overall proficiency because it encompasses all of the tasks/benchmark components taught throughout the trimester-long course.

//January 18, 2012//
Looked extensively at 100 People: A  World Portrait  project. This project has great potential for research and collaboration and would be an excellent cross-curricular project. It is a global project that would expose students to people around the world. Not only would it fit well into a Social Studies curriculum, but it would also fit perfectly into the Language Arts and Fine Arts curriculum areas.

Began making a list of possible projects to include in the curriculum for the new 8th grade course.

In looking at the current 6, 7, & 8 course content, it appears that most of the 8th grader curriculum will need to be rewritten. Of the current projects, I see benefit of keeping the Digital Story project, but most of the others need to be scrapped and/or moved to the 6, 7 class.

//January 2, 2012//
Absent

//November 2, 2011//
Looked at the website http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Finding+the+Right+Tool Examined some of the various tools mentioned in the above website

//October 19, 2011//
In looking at student mid-term grades, it is determined that the majority of students are at the 80% or higher proficiency level. Those students who fall below the 80% level are making progress towards proficiency. The final project will be the factor that determines overall proficiency because it encompasses all of the tasks/benchmark components taught throughout the trimester-long course.

//October 5, 2011//
GLBs were evaluated for accuracy and alignment. It was determined that the GLBs have not changed and should remain as is until additions or deletions are made to the current curriculum. Progress is being made toward completion of the SMART goal. Mid-term grades reflect that the goal should be met at the completion of this first trimester. Criteria for the 1-4 code was set as follows: 4 - can complete measured task without any instruction or added guidance from the teacher 3 - can complete measured task with minimal instruction and/or guidance from the teacher 2 - can complete measured task after considerable instruction and with occasional guidance from the teacher 1 - can only complete measured task with constant guidance from the teacher

// September 7, 2011 //
M2I rewrote the earlier-submitted SMART Goal/Action Plan as per Andy's request. Norms were determined and recorded on the above norms sheet. The websites currently linked on the 6th Grade Computer Applications Web Page Evaluation wiki page were evaluated. It was determined that more site links should be added so that there is a greater mix of accurate and bogus sites. New sites will be added at the next meeting.

It is too early in the trimester to accumulate data for the Data Analysis form.

// August 23, 2011 //
After much frustration and discussion, it was determined that the middle school technology department (me, myself & I) should work as an independent PLC as opposed to the original plan of incorporating the technology department with the elementary and high school media specialists. SMART goals for the 2011-2012 school year were written and submitted. = =