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EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link

Week 4 Assignment: Due at the end of Week 4.

Overview

Last week, you engaged in an analysis and wrote a report describing the use of technology and information systems to enrich campus curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and generally integrate technology into our campus improvement plans to effectively integrate technology and instructional leadership. Your analysis and report should provide the necessary background for the Week 4 major assignment – developing an action plan for gathering, analyzing, and using data from a variety of sources for informed campus decision making focusing on integrating technology, instructional leadership, professional development and organizational leadership.

As a result of this week’s assignments, you will be able to:

Examine and assess procedures for gathering, analyzing, and using data from a variety of sources for informed decision making regarding the integration of technology, instructional and organizational leadership (SBEC Principal Competency 7 indicator);

Design and apply skills for monitoring and evaluating change and making needed adjustments to achieve the campus vision and goals, including the integration of technology as described above (SBEC Principal Competency 7 indicator).

Both of these outcomes are elements of Domain II, Instructional Leadership.

In writing your Week 4 action plan, use your interviews, your readings, including campus and district improvement plans as well as any technology plans, and your Week 3 report to make sure the action plan:

Identifies data gathering sources;

Provides a description of an organizational chart describing decision making responsibilities regarding the integration of technology from central office personnel to campus leadership and staff;

Describes comprehensive professional development activities to achieve your action plan (this may utilize information from the previous three weeks of readings and activities);

Includes an evaluation plan to assess the progress and success of the action plan.

Students will be asked to post their action plan on the Discussion Board and each student must review and comment on at least one other action plan focusing on organizational leadership designed to maximize the use of technology in data gathering and decision making.

Submit your assignment by 11:59 PM on the seventh day of Week 4.

– Revised October 2009


Rubric

Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 4 Assignment.

Tasks

Accomplished Proficient Progressing Not Meeting

Expectations

Action plan includes an organizational chart identifying key stakeholders in integrating technology and district and campus organizational leadership

Student completes the organizational flow chart identifying key personnel from the district administration through campus implementation responsible for integrating technology and instructional and organizational leadership. Chart must identify personnel titles responsible for this integration and implementation, and a brief description of the role and responsibilities of all personnel.

(Maximum 20 points)

Student completes the organizational chart with some identification of district and campus personnel, but does not address the roles and responsibilities of personnel in integrating and implementing technology, instructional and organizational leadership.

(18 points)

Student provides a partial organizational chart that does not include all key stakeholders, and does not describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel.

(16 point)e

Student does not complete the organizational chart or description of roles and responsibilities.

(0 points)

Comprehensive professional development plan(s) designed to achieve the action plan of integrating technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

Student describes a professional development plan or activities designed to achieve the action plan of integrating technology with instructional and organizational leadership. To achieve maximum credit, the professional development plan(s) must:

Reference analysis and lessons learned about the technology needs from the Week 3 report

Addresses professional development designed to improve the

Student provides a professional development plan(s) that address two of the three bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(18 points)

Student provides a professional development plan(s) that addresses only one of the three bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(16 points)

Student fails to develop a professional development plan(s).

(0 points)



gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources

Includes professional development to improve decision making in the integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

(Maximum 20 points)

Evaluation plan to assess the progress and success of the action plan.

The action plan must also include an evaluation plan that provides measurable outcomes designed to address the following:

Uses data and other analysis from the Week 3 report, including using the campus and district improvement plans, and local or state technology plans;

Provides assessments and/or monitoring reports measuring professional development designed to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources

Provides assessments and/or monitoring evaluating professional development to improve decision making in the

Student provides an evaluation plan that addresses two of the bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(18 points)

Student provides an evaluation plan that addresses only one of the bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(16 point)

Student fails to include an evaluation plan in the Week 4 action plan.

(0 points)



integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

.

(Maximum 20 points)

Posting action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog, and provides evidence of reviewing and commenting on action plans of other students.

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog and provides evidence, through written comments, of reviewing and reflecting on at least two other student’s action plan.

(Maximum 20 points)

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog and provides evidence, through written comments, of reviewing and reflecting on one other student’s action plan.

(18 points)

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog but does not provide any comments or reflections on the action plans of other students.

(16 point)

Student does not post on the Discussion Board or on their blog.

(0 points)

Assignment Mechanics

Responses are relevant to course content; student uses correct APA writing mechanics; no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

(Maximum 10 points)

Responses are relevant to course content; one or two errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation, including APA writing mechanics.

(8 points)

Responses are relevant to course content; more than three errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation including APA writing mechanics Needs

(6 point)Improvement

Responses do not reflect knowledge of course content, lack clarity and depth, and/or include multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including APA errors.

(0 points)



The following four parts to the Week 4 assignments should help you complete an action plan that incorporates all four elements of the assignment, including posting your action plan and commenting and reflecting on the action plans shared by fellow students.

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

Using the campus and district improvement plans, and any suggested technology improvements, develop an organization chart that includes the following:

Identify by title or job description all personnel/stakeholders responsible for integrating technology and instructional and organization leadership from the district office to the campus and classroom;

Provide a brief description of the role and responsibilities of all identified personnel in your organizational chart;

Discuss the role of the principal in making sure the organizational chart is implemented and monitored.

TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART MEMPHIS ISD


SUPERINTENDENT

SPECIAL SERVICECOORDINATOR

TECHNOLOGYDIRECTOR

CAMPUSPRINCIPALS

COMPUTER TECHNICAN

INSTRUCTIONALTECHNOLOGYCOORDINATOR

SBDMCOMMITTEE

CAMPUSTEACHERS

CAMPUSSTUDENTS

Students


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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

SuperintendentIn charge of overseeing daily operation of the district and responsible for ensuring district goals are being met including technology implementation in the classroom.

Special Service CoordinatorCoordinator works closely with the Superintendent, Technology Director, and Principals in reviewing technology implementation procedures and best practices in relationship to curriculum. Responsible for researching technology grants.

Technology DirectorOversees all technology operation and technology staff; maintains technology infrastructure; monitors generated data; obtains e-rate funding; and keeps abreast of future trends in technology.

Site Based Decision Making CommitteeStakeholders analyze various data in decision making process to set goals to improve student achievement of standards. Using this information, SBDM determines what areas need to improve, who needs to improve, and how improvement will be accomplished.

Instructional Technology CoordinatorProvides the necessary technology tools and on-site training for teacher professional development in order to effectively implement Technology TEKS in the classroom; presents i-safe training for teachers and students; and keeps teachers updated on current technology applications.

Computer TechnicianMaintains operation of computer system in the district under the direction of the Technology Director; responsible for licenses and archiving; maintain security and virus protection programs. Campus PrincipalsModels technology usage and oversees implementation of all technology on campus, provides a safe environment, leads teachers to technology resources, and provides appropriate technology professional development.

Campus Teachers Role of the teacher is changing from a traditional format to a more digital environment. Teacher should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum. Teacher is responsible for integrating instructional teaching (TEKS) and technology (TA TEKS) in the classroom to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the 21st century.



Campus StudentsThey are our learners who receive information from the curriculum taught. They learn and develop technology skills that prepare them for the 21st century. They collaborate with teachers, classroom students, outside district students and experts through technology. Legislation requires that all students should be technology literate by the time they leave the eighth grade.

Role of the PrincipalThe role of the principal is vital in transforming a school toward 21st century teaching in integrating relevant technology knowledge and skills that are essential for our students. It’s his/her responsibility to implement and sustain usage of technology in the classroom for students to become technology proficient. An effective principle models usage of technology by using tools for communicating to staff, students, and parents by e-mail, blogging, and web conferencing; analyzing data monitoring for professional development needs, campus improvement needs, monitoring campus improvement goals and budget needs.

Marc Prensky article Turning on the Lights outlines “principles for principals” for engaging student learning through technology in the classroom. Some of these principles are allowing students a meaningful voice in setting school policy regarding technology; eliminate boredom from the school; promote technology use and move to one-to-one computing; talk to students daily about their learning; and orient your school toward the future.

The principal provides a safe environment for teachers and students in integrating technology in the classroom by nurturing teacher technology failures and encouraging continuance in usage of technology by teachers. The principal leads teachers to the necessary resources allowing teacher to effectively integrate technology in the classroom.

Prensky, M. (2008). Turning on the lights. Educational Leadership, 65(6), 40-45.Week 3 Video Round Table Discussion with Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Abernathy, and Cindy Cummings



Week 4 Assignment, Part 2: Professional Development Planning

Using the campus and district improvement plans, and any suggested technology improvements, develop professional development activities that include the following:

Reference analysis and lessons learned about the technology needs from the Week 3 report;

Addresses professional development designed to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources;

Includes professional development to improve decision making in the integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

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District Goal: Memphis ISD will implement technology to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management and staff development.


Technology Action Plan

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Resources Evaluation

Teacher training in Technology Application TEKSReview the areas needing professional development per the STaR Chart report.Teacher awareness of STaR Chart Data used in developing District, Campus, and Technology Improvement Plan.

SuperintendentTechnology DirectorInstructional Technology CoordinatorCampus Principal

Teacher In-service Day

Power Point Presentation of Technology Application TEKSStar Chart Report District, Campus, and Technology Improvement Plans

Teacher survey reflecting understanding of Technology TEKS and a better understanding of the importance of completing the STaR Chart Survey and how the data is used in decision making for the district.

Research new technology and instructional software compatible with current infrastructure.

Special Service CoordinatorTechnology Director

Prior to Technology SBDM meeting

Information obtained:*Cost*Compatibility*Effectiveness*User Friendly

Data received to be presented to Technology SBDM for consideration.

Provide teacher awareness of available technology and identify approved

Special Service CoordinatorTechnology DirectorInstructional Technology

TeacherIn-service Day Prior to SBDM meeting

List of downloadable applications that align with school curriculum.Demonstration

Teacher survey reflecting awareness of the availability of technology tools and







applications that complements school curriculum.

CoordinatorCampus Principal

Software Vendors

of technology tools and application and the benefits.

applications to be used in the classroom that complements school curriculum.

Teacher Survey reflecting the training needs and usage of technology in the classroom. Survey to reflect the barriers teachers foresee.Student Surveys to reveal type of technology and usage in the classroom.

Special Service Coordinator

Technology Director

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Campus Principal

Prior to Technology SBDM meeting

Survey provided by Technology Department or an outside source.

Surveys to be gathered for Technology SBDM for analysis in determining the technology needs of teachers and the technology students prefer to use in the classroom for learning.

Technology SBDM Team to analyze data from STaR Chart, AEIS report, teacher and student surveys to create a vision and develop professional development

Superintendent


Technology Director

Instructional Technology Director

Before the end of school.

Notify participants by e-mail

Meeting room

STaR Chart Report

AEIS report

Copy of

Data driven decision making process based on needs provided from the following:

STaR Chart

AEIS report







strategies in implementing technology in the district.

Campus Principals

Appointed Teachers

Community Members

Current Technology Improvement Plan

Copy of Current District and Campus Improvement Plan

Research results on new technology

Teacher Survey

Student Survey

Achievement of goals in DIP and CIP

Teacher Survey voicing teacher needs in technology usage and accessibility

Student Survey voicing what they want to use in the classroom for learning

Professional Development Plan


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Timeline NeededResources

Evaluation

Teacher training on the usage of online program called


Campus

Beginning of School In-Service Day

Computers

Internet Access

C-Scope

C-Scope Logs supporting usageLesson Plans reflecting


District Goal: Teacher will utilize curriculum development software to create TEKS based, vertically and horizontally aligned, technology rich lessons and promote growth of educators’ proficiency and effectiveness in integrating technology into the curriculum.



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Evaluation

C-Scope allowing teachers the ability to view and share TEKS based lesson plans.

Principal Tutorial alignment with TEKSTAKS Scores

Teacher and student to participate in ISafe internet safety training.


Campus Principal

Teachers

Students

Twice a Year

Beginning and End of Year

i-learn video modules

Online software logs

Campus Principal and Teacher Observations of students demonstrating appropriate technology safety and ethics use.

Technology Dept Monitoring System

Professional Development training in a “hands-on” format for Smartboards and other identified applications.


Campus Principal

Ongoing

Training offered every six weeks

Computers

Internet Access

Smartboards

Instructional Software

Lesson Plans reflecting technology style

Campus Principal Observation of usage of technology in classroom resulting from “hands-on” training.




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Evaluation

Teacher Surveys providing feedback to Technology Dept on quality and effectiveness of “hands-on” training.

Student surveys indicating the effectiveness of the technology chose in the classroom.

Provide teacher training Blackboard, Wiki, Blogging, RSS Feeds to deliver instructional content.


Campus Principal

Ongoing

Every six weeks as needed.

Computers

Internet Access

Lesson Plans reflecting technology activity

Campus Principal Observation of usage of technology in classroom.

Technology Dept Monitoring System

Teacher/Student Surveys voicing pros/cons in technology style usage in classroom.

Implement mentor/mentee partnership in that

Superintendent

Special Service

Beginning of School Year

Time for collaborating lesson plans and

Lesson Plans reflecting technology




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Evaluation

technology proficient teacher mentors a less proficient veteran teacher.

Coordinator

Campus Principal

implementing technology

application

Campus Principal Observations

Mentor/Mentee Survey voicing the effectiveness of mentorship.

Campus representative will attend state technology conferences on a rotated basis.

Superintendent


Technology Director

Campus Principal

Yearly Availability of funds

Campus Representative to share information and resources learned with other teacher and administrators.



Week 4 Assignment, Part 3: Evaluation Planning for Action Plan

The technology action plan integrating instructional an organizational leadership must include evaluation components that provide measurable outcomes designed to address the following:

Uses data and other analysis from the Week 3 report, including using the campus and district improvement plans, and local or state technology plans;

Provides assessments and/or monitoring reports measuring professional development designed to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis and use of data from a variety of sources;

Provides assessments and/or monitoring evaluating professional development to improve decision making in the integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

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Evaluation Planning

Action Step (s) Person (s)Responsible


Evaluation

Analyze STaR Chart, AEIS Report, PEIMS Report, Teacher and Student surveys and other noted resources in identify deficient areas needing improvement then modify Technology Plan,District Improvement

Superintendent


SBDM

Technology Director

Campus Principals

Yearly STaR Chart AEIS Report

PEIMS Report

Teacher and Student Surveys

Lesson Plan Evaluations

Online software Records

Technology Dept

Evaluation is design to help administrators and staff identify, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies in achieving technology growth.


District Goal: To analyze and disaggregate data to ensure deficient areas are identified and improvement recommendation are established.


Plan, and Campus Improvement Plans

Monitoring Data



Week 4 Assignment, Part 4: Posting your Action Report and Responding to Other Students’ action plans

Using the discussion board and the blog that you have developed, please write and post your action plan, and be sure to:

Read and review at least two other action plans

Respond to other action plans by posting your comments and reflections

The purpose of the action report is to provide you with recommended procedures for gathering, analyzing, and using data from a variety of sources for informed campus decision making focusing on the effective integration of technology in curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development. Students may wish to use this action plan as one of your school improvement projects for your Electronic Portfolio. You may also use the Week 3 and Week 4 assignments as campus supervised hours for your internship logs. As indicated these two weeks fall under Domain II, Instructional Leadership, and address elements of Competencies 4, 5 and 7.

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I reviewed Sunny Lee Technology Action Plan and found it to be very detailed. I liked the mentor/mentee program and remembered how the round table discussion presenters from our video talked about this concept and how effective it could be; therefore, I added this activity in my plan. I also commented on the great idea of including technology application style and activity in the lesson plan template. This would create teacher accountability and provide data to the principal on the usage of technology in the classroom.


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