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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.

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(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 Implementation Organization for Garland ISD 2011-2012



Superintendent

-Responsible for overseeing district technology and curriculum directors

- Makes final decisions regarding district budget to be spent on technology improvements

- Responsible for making clear district’s technology vision and goals

- Gives final approval prior to all major district technology purchases

District Technology Director

-Meets regularly with Superintendent to discuss progress toward district technology goals

- Responsible for supervising Campus Technology Specialists

- Researches and experiments with potential additions to the district’s technology resources; Presents possible additions to Superintendent for review and decision

District Curriculum Director

-Responsible for keeping district curriculum in line with TEKS

- Meets with Superintendent to report on district progress toward meeting TEKS

- Oversees District Department Supervisors and meets with them to evaluate standardized test scores in core subject areas

Campus Technology Specialist

-Reports to District Technology Director on campus progress toward technology goals

- Responsible for overseeing technology implementation on respective campuses

- Keeps campus technology equipment serviced and up to date with latest software available

- Conducts training sessions for Campus Master Teachers

District Department Supervisors

-Oversees curriculum for respective departments on each campus

- Works with Campus Department Heads to implement curriculum which will meet TEKS for subject areas

- Organizes professional development sessions for district-wide meetings

- Reports to District Curriculum Director on progress of individual campuses toward district goals

Campus Technology Master Teachers

-Receive training on new technology from Campus Technology Specialist

- Conduct training sessions for campus teachers wishing to learn and implement technology in their classrooms



- Assist with software questions and issues presented by teachers as they occur

Campus Librarians

-Receive training on new technology from Campus Technology Specialist

- Responsible for presenting technology resources to classes visiting the library

- Assists students with technology issues and guides research using new software programs

Campus Principals

-Implements technology and curriculum changes

- Meets with CIT and SBDM committee to determine areas for improvement

- Guides staff development sessions

- Provides accessible technology for staff and students

Campus Improvement Team

-Made up of campus staff members who each bring a different perspective and area of strength

- Make decisions on best possible ways to improve problem areas on campus

- Meet with administration regularly to report possible problems and progress on previously stated goals

Site Based Decision Making Committee

-Made up of campus staff members, as well as other stakeholders from the community

- Help make decisions on issues involving students’ best interests

- Meet regularly with campus administration

Campus Department Heads

-Meet with teachers in their department about technology applications pertinent to their respective subject areas

-Attend technology training presented by Master Teachers

Teachers

-Attend technology training sessions

- Master applicable technology and be able to demonstrate to students

- Guide student use of technologies

- Integrate applicable technologies into daily classroom activities



The campus principal plays a vital role in the organization and implementation of technology. It is the duty of the principal to be sure that all the proper pieces and people are in place to introduce new technologies to his or her staff and that an adequate support system exists to guide them through any problems or issues they may encounter during the initial period of change. In addition to staff, the principal must make sure that the technology is readily available and accessible to students. They should have ample opportunities to utilize the programs as well as provide their opinions about the technology’s effectiveness, ease of use, and other pertinent comments. The principal must also be in constant contact with the Campus Improvement Team and the Site Based Decision Making committee to analyze feedback and results that will help to evaluate whether or not the technology is bringing about the desired outcomes.

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.

Session Purpose: Develop methods to enhance educator preparation and development as it relates to available campus technology.

Learning Objective to Be Addressed: Identifying problem areas as shown on STaR Charts and training teachers on utilizing applicable technologies to enhance student learning.

Approving Principal: John Morris Presentation Date: August 18, 2011

Grade Level:

All Campus Teachers

Facilitator:

Vickie Dungan, Campus Technology Specialist

Location:

Garland High School

Start Time:

1:15 PM

End-Time:

2:30 PM



Learner-Centered Activity

Purpose Description Steps Estimated Time

Afternoon Session Introductions

Bring campus staff together and outline the afternoon’s activities

Staff will reconvene after lunch and teachers will be introduced to the Facilitator.

1.)Mr. Morris will make the afternoon greeting.

2.)Teachers will be briefed on STaR Chart results and areas for improvement.

3.)Mr. Morris will introduce Facilitator and turn presentation over to her.

1:15-1:30 PM

Discuss point and purpose for the day’s faculty development topic

Make staff members aware of the problem at hand and the need for immediate action

Facilitator will discuss STaR Chart deficiencies present on campus with an emphasis on Educator Preparation and Development

1.)Distribute STaR Chart results to staff members

2.)Identify and discuss underperforming areas

10 minutes

1:30-1:40 PM

Breakout Sessions

Collaboration amongst staff members to obtain/enhance technology implementation skills

Teachers will divide into groups and move between technology stations in 5 minute intervals. Each station will present a different type of technology to be incorporated into daily classroom activities.

1.) Break teachers into their groups to begin training at stations

2.)Allow teachers to view different types of technology and the potential applications for their subject area

3.)Facilitator will move throughout the room answering questions and helping to guide demonstrations as needed

30 minutes

1:40-2:10 PM



Solutions Sharing

Share and discuss best ideas from each station

1 teacher from each group will be asked to share the top technology application they think would be most beneficial in their classroom.

1.)Facilitator will move from table to table to allow each group the chance to speak

2.)As one member of the group speaks about his/her favorite technology, a list of potential subject area applications will be made

10 minutes

2:10-2:20 PM

Exploration Activity/Wrap up

Clarify and explain any issues or questions surrounding the technologies that were presented

The floor will be open for teachers to ask questions of other groups with regard to the applications that they discussed.

1.)The list of ideas will be put onto an projection screen

2.)Staff members are encouraged to ask questions about details of the application or activities

3.)Facilitator will recap ideas discussed and areas of need to target before bringing the session to a close

10 minutes

2:20-2:30 PM



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.

Evaluation

The action plan to be implemented during our August 18, 2011 staff development session will be evaluated for success and improvement using a number of data sources. The campus principal, along with department heads and members of the Campus Improvement Team and Site-Based Decision Making committee will compare subject area grades for students before and after technology implementation, as well as analyzing standardized test scores both before and after the implementation. Reviewers will also take into account the notes made by administrators during classroom walkthroughs and observation periods. These results will be measured against the cost of maintaining the technologies on campuses. Obviously if a high level of student achievement reached as a result of the technologies being used, the current systems will remain in place. If we are, however, still lacking in any particular areas, those technologies will be revisited and either revised for improvement or replaced with another method to improve student performance.



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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