Standard 1.3 Policies, Procedures, Programs & Funding
Candidates research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school, district, state, and federal technology plans and guidelines. Funding strategies may include the development, submission, and evaluation of formal grant proposals. (PSC 1.3/ISTE 1c)
Artifact: Evaluating an Emerging Technology
Reflection:
The Evaluating an Emerging Technology Activity was completed in ITEC 7445. The purpose of the activity was to research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies to support implementation of an emerging technology that would complement the shared technology vision represented at Marietta High School.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 1.3 in that I had to research and recommend an emerging technology and an implementation plan for its use and support. I also had to provide a budget and possible funding suggestions for purchasing all equipment needed. In this artifact, I created a Prezi examining and explaining all components needed.
The Prezi included an explanation of why implementation of this emerging technology would support our technology vision. The research completed displayed how Camtasia and the flipped classroom supported our vision to help our students improve their learning. It also included the multiple steps needed to implement the use of this program in the school. The implementation was well thought out and was delivered in small sections throughout the different departments in the school. Funding sources for technology used to support our vision was readily available due to our school’s Title I status. Title I allowances were researched for both federal and district allotments. I found that our school has put aside a percentage of the budget for technology and I was given permission to use these funds.
Completing this artifact I learned a great deal about creating policies, procedures, programs and funding for initiating the use of new technology into a school. I learned about how to align the needs of my faculty peers with the school technology vision and locate emerging software that will support their teaching and the students’ learning. I also learned the implementation is not always easy and that plans sometimes need to be changed. In my procedure plan I ran into some scheduling problems with teachers, but this quickly worked itself out and I look forward to expanding this program next year.
The creation and implementation of this artifact has directly impacted student learning and professional development. The impact can be evaluated by assessments of the classes that were in the first tier of the implementation plan, physical science and 9th/10th grade math. Professional development impact can be measured by the amount of teachers that are actively creating video tutorials for flipping and posting video content on their school pages.
The Evaluating an Emerging Technology Activity was completed in ITEC 7445. The purpose of the activity was to research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies to support implementation of an emerging technology that would complement the shared technology vision represented at Marietta High School.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 1.3 in that I had to research and recommend an emerging technology and an implementation plan for its use and support. I also had to provide a budget and possible funding suggestions for purchasing all equipment needed. In this artifact, I created a Prezi examining and explaining all components needed.
The Prezi included an explanation of why implementation of this emerging technology would support our technology vision. The research completed displayed how Camtasia and the flipped classroom supported our vision to help our students improve their learning. It also included the multiple steps needed to implement the use of this program in the school. The implementation was well thought out and was delivered in small sections throughout the different departments in the school. Funding sources for technology used to support our vision was readily available due to our school’s Title I status. Title I allowances were researched for both federal and district allotments. I found that our school has put aside a percentage of the budget for technology and I was given permission to use these funds.
Completing this artifact I learned a great deal about creating policies, procedures, programs and funding for initiating the use of new technology into a school. I learned about how to align the needs of my faculty peers with the school technology vision and locate emerging software that will support their teaching and the students’ learning. I also learned the implementation is not always easy and that plans sometimes need to be changed. In my procedure plan I ran into some scheduling problems with teachers, but this quickly worked itself out and I look forward to expanding this program next year.
The creation and implementation of this artifact has directly impacted student learning and professional development. The impact can be evaluated by assessments of the classes that were in the first tier of the implementation plan, physical science and 9th/10th grade math. Professional development impact can be measured by the amount of teachers that are actively creating video tutorials for flipping and posting video content on their school pages.