Week 4 Assignment, Part 1: Development of an organization chart integrating technology

Technology Organizational Chart

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Superintendent

Network Administrator of Operations

Instructional Technology Specialists

Webmaster

Coordinator of Applications

Administration

Network Administrator of Instruction

Dean of Technology

PrincipalSBDM

Dean of

Instruction

Teacher

Students

Director of Information Technology

Webmaster: Makes certain all components are in working order.

Chief Academic Officer

Board Members

Dir. of Info. Tech.: Approves the implementation of software/hardware.

Network Admin. of Oper.(NAO): Evaluates the usefulness of softwar/hardware

Dean of Technology: Works closely with Dean of Instruction for implementation process as well as keep track of progress of implementation.

Dean of Instruction: Disseminates to teachers for implementation and provide prof. devel. Training as well as keeps track of progress.

Teacher: Provides instruction on use and uses of technology to students as well as keeps track of progress.

Students: End user and provides teachers with feedback.

Network Admin. of Instruction: Assists the NAO in the evaluation process

Instructional Tech. Specialists: Tests products by acting the student user.

SBDM: Reviews and provides feedback to Principal.

Chief Academic Officer: Reviews and submits to Superintendent for approval.

Superintendent: Reviews recommendations and submits to Board for final approval.

Board Members: Reviews and gives final approval

Coor. of Applications Admin.: Field tests the hardware /software

Principal’s Role: Collaborates with the Instructional Team to develop an evaluation plan on how to monitor teachers’ instruction and their implementation of technology. They will “inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice…”(National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-A)

Week 4 Assignment, Part 2: Professional Development Planning

Session Purpose:

To help teachers utilize technology to gather, analyze and use data for student improvement.

Objective of Professional Development:

Analyze data to improve the use of technology during instruction.

Grade Level:

Teachers grades 10th, 11th, 12th

Facilitator:

IVONNE Rodriguez

Location:

School library

Start Time:

3:00pm

Wednesday early dismissal day

End-Time:

3:45pm

Learner-Centered Activity

Purpose Description Steps Estimated Time

Thank teachers for attending. Allow a few minutes for enjoying snacks and introductions.

Purpose is to allow teachers time to relax and feel a sense of comfort.

Teachers come to the library and begin to relax after a few minutes of socializing with their co-workers.

1. Teachers are asked to seat themselves with 6 per table two 10th grade and two 11th grade and two 12th

grade.

2. Allow them time to enjoy snacks and relax.

3 minutes

Pass out a copy of the TEA Campus Statewide Summary, District Improvement Plan (DIP), Sam Houston Campus Improvement Plan (CIP), and TEKS for Technology Applications,

Purpose is to present STaR Chart data in graphical form1

and for teachers to begin thinking about the reasons for the changes fro “Advanced Tech” to “Developing Tech” in certain areas. And to discuss the effects on

Explain to the teachers that the STaR data is representation of their knowledge in the implementation of technology in their instruction and its uses. Explain also how that ultimately affects student improvement.

1. Pass out a graph identifying the three years of STaR Chart data, identifying the changes that occurred, a copy of the CIP and DIP and AEIS data.

2. Allow three minutes to glance at the information.

3 minutes

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AEIS data and STaR Chart data which identifies campus strengths and weaknesses. Allow a few of minutes to review the graphical results and identify the goals of the CIP and DIP.

student educational progress.

3. Ask teachers to think about their current teaching strategies.

State the purpose for the Professional Development session. Identify the “Key Areas” in the STaR Chart and allow teachers time to collaborate and provide possible reasons for the decreases from Advanced Tech to Developing Tech.

Purpose is for teachers to analyze the graph and collaborate to identify and reflect on the possible reasons for the decreases and their limitation on how to implement technology in their instruction, as well as comparing it to school improvement data.

Describe the reason we are coming together as a professional learning community. Explain the importance of making certain that implementing technology during instruction is an integral part of students’ learning and how we can develop a plan of action to improve.

1. State the reason why they are being asked to come together.

2. Use the graph to guide teachers in identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the Key Areas of the STaR Chart and correlate them to the goals of the CIP and DIP, AEIS report as well as review the TEKS for Technology.

3. Give teachers chart paper and have them provide 3 ways they can immediately implement technology in their instruction.

4. Walk around to observe teacher collaboration process.

5. Provide guidance on Technology TEKS objectives

10 minutes

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if needed.

6. Review the groups’ answers and post the common responses.

Review and reflect on current strategies being used in the classroom and compare them to the STaR Chart data and AEIS data, as well as share any effective strategies for implementation of technology they may have used.

Purpose is for teachers to collaborate and compare and reflect on their current practices versus what is actually being documented on the STaR Chart data and AEIS and share practices that may have proven successful with their students. “Teachers exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.”2

Teachers will discuss the strategies they used and will reflect on the changes they need to make in order to improve in the key areas from Developing Tech to Advanced Tech.

1. Teachers will review their current teaching and learning strategies and reflect on their effects on the STaR Chart data and AEIS.

2. They will share strategies that are working with others.

5 minutes

Develop new strategies to help target the technology objectives and device a plan of action for immediate implementation with the support

Purpose is to develop new strategies for the implementation of technology in their instruction. They will also determine support needed from

Teachers will research current best practices on how to implement technology in their instruction as well as how to improve their own knowledge

1. Provide access to computers so teachers can research best practices.

2. Each group is to provide one best practice and

19 minutes

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of Administration.

Administration. “Educational Administrators establish and maintain a robust infrastructure for technology including integrated, interoperable technology systems to support management, operations, teaching and learning.”3

of its use and uses and develop a plan of action on how and when to implement them immediately.

post on the board.

3. Teachers will review the STaR chart data and compare them to the Campus Statewide Summary data to determine how our students are doing compared to the district.

4. Teachers will utilize the results of the data and develop a plan on how to “engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.”4

5. Teachers will discuss ways to “assess the outcomes and processes”5 of the integration of technology.

6. Teachers will identify their own technology needs and identify any further professional development.

7. Teachers will come to a consensus on

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the time from its implementation and evaluation of the progress.

8. Teachers will determine the technology tools to be used to evaluate student progress.

Evaluate collaborative meeting with a survey and set a time frame for monitoring students’ progress after implementation of technology in their instruction using the new strategies. Teachers will also develop a plan to improve their own technological abilities.

Purpose is to determine effectiveness of the collaborative meeting and to determine the time frame for monitoring and reviewing students’ progress after implementation instructional strategies using technology.

Teachers will answer 5 survey questions indicating the effectiveness of the collaborative team meeting and whether or not it met their needs. They will also establish a time frame for tracking student progress. They will identify any additional professional development needs they may have.

1. Provide survey to teachers.

2. Collect surveys.

3. Set 2 dates for updates on student progress.

4. Set a final date for monitoring of student progress and data collection using the predetermined technological tools such as STaR Chart data, AEIS data, Benchmarks, daily class work and TAKS.

5. Thank teachers for their participation and willingness to help all students.

5 minutes

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