Innovation Plan - Let's Do This!

It is my plan to implement a micro-credential system into our technology training for teachers at Mabank ISD to allow teachers to learn new ways to implement technology effectively into their daily classroom activities. 

Phase I: Development 

Recruitment - June 2018 

• Pitch to Instructional Media Team (IMT) idea of microcredentials 
• Survey teachers at our Know Your Impact Summer Conference (June 6-8) and seek volunteers. 
• What do they like about the current badging system? 
• What changes would they make? 
• How much time would they invest in technology training? After school, In-service, Online Webinars?
• What topics/applications would they like to see offered? 
• What form would work best for them? Face-to-face, Online, Blended?
• Would you be willing to participate in a microcredential pilot program? 
• What type of incentive would motivate you to actively participate in current badging system?  
• Meet with IMT to analyze survey results.
• Discuss which 3-5 topics to turn into a microcredentials.
• Set goals for percentage of teachers participating. 
• Develop list of teachers to pilot the program.

Development of Microcredentials: June - August 2018 

• What do we want the teachers to prove they can do with this app/tech? 
• How can they “test” out of a course (prove mastery)? 
• How much time should it take a beginner to complete this course? 
• Where will the “lessons” come from? 
• Who will be the assessors of final products? 
• Will re-evaluations/follow-ups be needed? 
• LMS or website based? 
• Develop sound pedagogy-based implementation activities
• Create “courses” for top 3 applications to use in pilot program.  

Phase II: Implementation 

Pilot Roll Out: September - December 2018 

• Launch LMS or Website to pilot teachers.  
• Monitor participation 
• Hold “office hours” or hangouts live for class discussions or help.  
• Call for volunteers for Pilot (2) 

Pilot (2) Roll Out: January - April 2019 

• Re-Launch LMS or Website to pilot (2) teachers.  
• Monitor participation 
• Hold “office hours” or hangouts live for class discussions or help.  

Phase III: Evaluation 

Analyze/Assess: March - May 2019 

• Collect course evaluations and analyze responses. 
• Survey teachers at our Know Your Impact Summer Conference (June 2019) 
• Effective? Positive or negative? 
• Revamp/edit current courses based on feedback. 
• Develop 3-5 more “courses”/microcredentials for district wide roll out.    

Phase IV: Innovate

District Roll Out - August 2019

• Re-launch prior 3 courses and 3 new courses.  
• Monitor participation. 
• Assist as needed.