The MTC professional development model for technology integration includes these core components: intensive inquiry-based professional development that includes reflective teaching/action research; professional development that is focused on using technology to teach and learn the secondary Maryland Content Standards; systematic follow-up support; electronic and face-to-face communities of learners; and the development of authentic products as a result of the professional development.

Some of the products developed by the Consortium include:

• The Maryland Tech Academy and Fall Institute which focus on technology integration and leadership. These activities are collaboratively designed, implemented, and evaluated by members of the consortium
• School and district training workshops based on reflective teaching and Action Research principles
• An Action Research database for collecting information about the Action Research/Reflective Teaching projects
• Evaluation Plans & Tools include several database modules for measuring teacher and student engagements in the use of technology
• The Electronic Learning Community - a tool that that allows community participants to post and access digital resources; contribute to chat sessions, discussion boards, and calendars; and keep in touch with other community members via a host of online communication tools
• Online Courses have been developed and are being used in MTC Professional Development. Teachers are also provided access to online courseware in order to create their own online courses for students.
• Lesson Plans and Professional Development Plans following established guidelines and accessible to Maryland Teachers and Professional Developers
• Exemplary Products and Lessons available through the website for all teachers to use in the classroom or in professional development sessions. These products are accompanied by Replication materials, including Rubrics and Guidelines, which enable users to implement the MTC model
• Graduate Education Programs which have been revised to reflect critical model elements. People who have developed and/or implemented the MTC Professional Development activities frequently teach these courses

MTC Professional Development Model focus

Academies and Institutes            Local School Systems          Online Courses