Instructional+Technology+Proposal


 * CE599 Instructional Technician Specialist K-12 Internship **

The professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates complete a program at a bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate degree level that requires them to demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the application of instructional technology in public school settings. The program requires candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of instructional technology planning and applications at elementary, middle, and secondary levels (K-12) including:
 * I. Knowing the Content**

//A needs assessment was developed using Google Docs as well as a reflection upon the activity. I also designed a survey to assess the needs of teachers for PD. To prepare for this, I researched classroom observation tools. //
 * **PDE Requirements ** || **Proposed Activities: ** || **Hours ** ||
 * **I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction including: **
 * Assessment of educational and administrative technological needs
 * Design and production of media including projected and non-projected visual aids, audio and video production in both analog and digital forms, and photography using film-based and digital formats
 * Implementation and maintenance of interactive information systems, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and networks
 * Assistive technology resources for students with special needs
 * Evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
 * Application of basic troubleshooting strategies || **Design a needs assessment of our Administrative team to guide Professional Development for the 12-13 school year. **

//I made a screencast PD tutorial “Create and Share Google Calendar.” A supplemental worksheet accompanies the screencast. //
 * Using screen-recording software, provide educational tutorials for various District supported software. **

//I met with Andria Buchman, the Director of Special Education: We discussed the needs of the learning support population and some assistive technologies are already in place. I shared my documents on Universal Access with Apple Computers and My Annotated Resource List. We discussed Universal Design Levels; I made 2 PD utilizing UDL with Apple computers and Literacy and Learning. //
 * Work with Director of Special Ed, Andria Buchman, to determine the needs of SLSD Learning support population and work to identify Assistive Technologies that might benefit the District. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I created this document to show to Special Ed Director. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">17 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create a document that shows how to use Universal Access Features on Apple Computers. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">6 **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">15? **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">3 ** ||

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I researched and reported on an emerging technology, eBooks. //
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Research on and evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Use of instructional theories and teaching models
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Learner characteristics, developmental levels, and individual differences as related to instructional technology resources and modifications
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Access and use telecommunications for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Electronic mail and Internet resources for communications and instructional support || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Research on eBooks, an emerging technology **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I met with 2 facilitators and a technology coach to observe student and teacher use of technology. ////<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">To prepare for this activity, I researched classroom observation tools. ////<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">After gathering data, I posted recommendations to teachers about their use of technology. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Work with Building Level Technology Coaches and Facilitators to monitor student and teacher use of technology. Posted observation recommendations will be provided to teachers in the use of their technology. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I met with the Multimedia Technician, Matt Murray, who works with Help Desk. The activity was to maintain software accounts by imaging new computers and ready the mobile carts ready for them. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">10 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Assist in addressing help desk request remotely to troubleshoot and maintain software user accounts (management). **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Observation time: 17 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Report writing: ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">13.5 **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">6.5 assisting ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">+ 2 report ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including: **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Planning and utilization of facilities including, budgeting, accounting, and program reporting, grantsmanship, personnel administration, and staff development
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Preparing presentations for parents, administrators, school boards, and the public
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Monitoring and evaluating technology plans || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Prepare a presentation for District administrators regarding the implementation of a ubiquitous computing environment at the High School. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> I prepared a report on the implementation of a ubiquitous computing environment for the high school. From this report, I prepared a screencast presentation for the District Administrators. //

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I attended SB meetings on April 30 and May 7. The first meeting discussed the 1:1 initiative and a 5 to 4 vote gave the district the go ahead to buy an additional 500 laptops that would bring the H.S. to a 1:1 ratio. The second SB meeting dealt with the refinancing the AA bond and initial approval for buying new science textbooks K – 8. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Attend school board budget meetings. **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Attend a staff Professional Development. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I observed how teachers learned to use and maintained their class websites as well as other software. //

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">A needs assessment was developed using Google Docs as well as a reflection upon the activity. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Report: 10 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Presentation of report: 5 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Design a needs assessment of our Administrative team to guide Professional Development for the 12-13 school year. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Meetings: ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">1.75 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Report: ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">4.75 **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in I.A. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in I.A. ** ||

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Created a wiki and blog guide as well as one for Glogster. //
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications including: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Basic principles of instructional design associated with the development of instructional technology materials
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Emerging programming, authoring, and problem solving environments including team and collaborative projects such as on-line workgroups
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Designing and publishing on-line documents that present information and include links to critical resources || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create a guide for teachers on the use of wikis and blogs in the classroom. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Prepared a report on the implementation of a ubiquitous computing environment for the high school. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> From this report, I prepared a screencast presentation for the District Administrators. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">7 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Prepare a presentation for District administrators regarding the implementation of a ubiquitous computing environment at the High School. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in I.C. ** ||

The professional education program provides evidence that competencies and exit criteria for Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates are assessed in coursework, field experiences, portfolios from previous employment and an internship. The program also provides evidence that the candidates demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities and improve student learning during a minimum of 75 hours of participation in sequential field experiences, practica, and an internship at diverse educational levels including:
 * II. Performances**

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Made a screencast PD tutorial “Create and Share Google Calendar.” A supplemental worksheet accompanies the screencast. I made 2 PD utilizing UDL with Apple computers and Literacy and Learning. //
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">II.A. Managing instructional technology services including: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Communicating high learning expectations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Using screen-recording software, provide educational tutorials for various District supported software. **

//The School District has existing documents on cyber bullying and safety in the// [|//AUP//] //(see pp. 7, 11, & 19). Locate other District resources for cyber safety. Include links to all of these on the Cyber Safety Webpage. The information obtained will be managed by Ken Jordan.// || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in I.A. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create a webpage on the SLSD site to serve as a portal for Cyber safety related information. Mr. Jordan is responsible for website development. **

**Hours in III.D.** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Pennsylvania Academic Standards
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Strengths and needs of learners at all levels of technological proficiency
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Established technology implementation plans || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Prepare face-to-face or online PD for various District supported software in assistive technology. (Teachers are required to complete various activities throughout the year.) **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I made a screencast PD tutorial “Create and Share Google Calendar.” A supplemental worksheet accompanies the screencast. //

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I met with Andria Buchman, Director of Special Education. We discussed some needs of learning support population and some assistive technologies are already in place. We decided the District needs PD on assistive technology for all students (Universal Design Level). I will be make 2 PD utilizing Universal Design Levels (UDL) with Apple computers in Universal Access: Visions & Literacy and Learning. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in IA. ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Design a rubric to guide Administration in the choice of apps for iPods and iPads in terms of cost, quality, usefulness of grade levels, accuracy, etc. **

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I made a rubric for evaluating apps for iPads and iPods. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">7 ** ||

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">A needs assessment was developed using Google Docs as well as a reflection upon the activity. I also designed a survey to assess the needs of teachers for PD. // || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Hours in I.A. ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">II.D. Selecting, developing and administering assessments that utilize technological applications and involve multiple indicators of student progress and using technology to maintain records on student achievement. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Design a needs assessment of our Administrative team to guide Professional Development for the 12-13 school year. **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Developing plans to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom clusters, and other instructional and administrative arrangements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Developing systems for the secure maintenance of student records || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evaluate and summarize data collected from a teacher survey related to integration of technology in the district. Prepare an executive summary and PowerPoint. **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">As part of our ubiquitous computing implementation at the High School, prepare a plan for student charging stations through the building and a process for students to report computer problems. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">25 **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">5 ** ||

The professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates demonstrate knowledge and competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings.
 * III. Professionalism **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">III.A. Professional organizations, publications and resources ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Make an annotated (how do these different resources help) resource list for 1:1, assistive tech, and Internet safety. Incorporate what is being done in assistive technology, PD, help desk, 1:1 computing, etc. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">5 ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Demonstrate ethical behavior in meetings and all other activities required for the internship. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Ongoing ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This is an ongoing and essential component of all the other activities listed in the proposal. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Ongoing ** ||

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The School District has existing documents on cyber bullying and safety in the //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">[|//AUP//] //(see pp. 7, 11, & 19). I created a document called// //Cyber Safety Webpage////; the information will added to the District’s website by Ken Jordan.// || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">5 ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">III.D. Communicating effectively with parents/guardians, other agencies and the community at large to support learning by all students. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create a webpage on the SLSD site to serve as a portal for Cyber safety related information. Mr. Jordan is responsible for website development. **