ED 693 Research & Practicum in IT

Observer-Participant-Leader Record of Activities

Name: Angela Clark

Practicum Site(s): University of Montevallo, Shelby

County Schools

Title or Role in the Organization: Student, Technology

Resource Teacher

Semester: Spring 2016

Directions: Read each task listed below. Indicate the date(s) on which you fulfilled each task. Decide if you acted as an observer,
participant, or leader in the accomplishment of each task. Write the approximate date(s) in the corresponding column.
Observer = an observer is an individual who watches and listens, without active participation in the accomplishment of a task
Participant = a participant is an individual who actively participates in accomplishing a task, helping or taking on a specific
role but not necessarily leading
Leader = a leader is an individual who is primarily responsible for the accomplishment of a task (or a major sub-task)
Observer

Participant

Leadership & Vision

IA

Actively participate with members of the Superintendent's cabinet (e.g., district senior
management) to create a vision for how technology will support the districts strategic
and operational goals.

IB

Establish and lead advisory committees that inform and support meaningful and
effective uses of technology in support of the district's strategic goals.

IC

Facilitate the process of priority setting and decision making for meaningful and
effective uses of technology in support of the district's strategic goals.

ID

Lead infusion of innovative technologies into all aspects of education.

IE

Leverage appropriate relationships (opportunities) between emerging technology

resources and the education process.

Fall 15
District Tech
Committee

Fall 15

Leader

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District Tech
Committee
IF

Develop and maintain a systemic understanding of the core business and culture of the
school organization
Strategic Planning

2A

Work with key system leaders, people networks and/or learning communities (e.g., math
teachers) and departments to identify steps needed to meet strategic goals.

Observer
Fall 14
CSI Meeting

Participant

Leader

Feb 16/Oct
15
RT HLHS
CAMS

2B

Work with key system leaders, people networks (e.g., math teachers), and departments
to identify budget and funding mechanisms needed to meet strategic goals.

2C

Align technology team activities with the school district goals.

Summer 15
Technology
Planning

2D

Promote and lead the implementation of industry best practice methodologies, tools,
and programs (e.g., TCO, ITIL, SDLC, Baldrige) in support of technology.

2E

Articulate and fully leverage the value of investment (VOI) in technology to ensure
effective delivery of services aligned to the district vision and goals.

2F

Spring 15
Tech Dept
Road Map
Planning

Provide leadership in strategic alignment of technology with all district systems (e.g.,
instruction, assessment, finance, facilities, transportation, security, food service)

2G

Integrate technology with curriculum and instruction to provide an appropriate teaching

and learning environment.

Spring 16
Tech
Academy

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Planner and
Facilitator
2H

Develop sound practices that guide, articulate, and inform the organization of risk
management strategies and risk mitigation in support of business and instructional
initiatives.

2I

Monitor, evaluate, and report on districts educational technology plan.

Sept 15
Mtg with Dist
Tech
Coordinator

2J

Advocate for district-wide disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

2K

Plan and implement the districts goals and objectives by leading innovation and
strategy.

Sept 15
Mobile Model
Classrooms
Training

Ethics and Policies

3A

Model and ensure adherence to state and federal laws.

3B

Demonstrate high standards of integrity and professional conduct with consideration for
fairness and honesty.

3C

Communicate to stakeholders the appropriate ethical and professional behavior for

technology use in the district.

3D

Model and ensure awareness about pertinent laws and legal issues related to
implementation and use of technology in a district (e.g., copyright, privacy, and
compliance.

Continual
Tech Treats
Blog
Development
and Admin
Fall/Spr 1516

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Required
Technology
PD Online
3E

Maintain safety of students and staff.

Continual
Technology
Coach

3F

Demonstrate commitment to responsible environmental protection and energy-saving

practices.

3G

Collaborate with others in the policy development process by ensuring that policies
support a high-performing learning environment.

3H

Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all stakeholders

Dec 15
Disposition
Process

Fall 15
District
Technology
Committee

Instructional Focus and Professional Development

4A

4B

Plan for and coordinate ongoing, purposeful professional development

Identify and promote how technology can support educational best practices through
communication and collaboration with the district instructional leadership.

Sept 14 - July
15 Tech
Resource
Teacher/Goo
gle

Monthly
Principals
Meetings

Ongoing
PLU and Tech
Committee

Fall 15 Spr
16
Tech
Academy
Planning &
Leading

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4C

Empower staff to reach a proficient level to meet the ongoing demands of their jobs.

4D

Promote standards for innovative teaching and learning that develop student proficiency
in 21st century skills.

Sept. 15

Stay abreast of state and national standards, benchmarks, and frameworks for
technology literacy.

Continual

Promote the application of technology to address the diverse needs of students and
maximize student learning.

Oct 15 - Mar
16

4E

4F

Tech PD

Tech Plan
Development

PLU Diversity
Team Building and Staffing
5A

Create cross-functional teams for appropriate aspects of the districts technology

program.

School yr 1516
Tech
Resources
Teams

5B

Support cross-functional teams for appropriate aspects of the districts technology

program.

School yr 1516
Tech Dept RT

5C

Manage diverse, cross-functional teams that work and perform well.

5D

Mentor and empower others to assume leadership roles; set clear objectives and
measures; monitor process, progress, and results.

Nov 15 and
Spr 16 Tech

Yearly
presenter at
AETC, AETA,
and District
National
Board
Conference

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Coaching
5E

Build an environment of trust through communication and transparency about decisions

and how they are made.

5F

Use tools (e.g., quality improvement) for decision making to support effective teamwork.

School yr 1516
Develop Tech
Academy
Evaluations

5G

Build an environment that encourages team member communication.

5H

Analyze and identify on an ongoing basis individual and team strengths, required areas
of growth, and how teams and their members are being deployed and redeployed.

5I

Make effective hiring decisions using quantitative and qualitative data.

5J

Provide feedback to individuals and teams on a regular basis regarding areas of strength
and required growth, using quantitative and qualitative data.

5K

Analyze the structure and organizational chart of the team relative to its ability to
address the district strategic plan.

5L

Deploy staff to best address the district strategic plan and meet its goals.
Stakeholder Focus

6A

6B

Build buy-in for the vision for the districts technology program.

Build relationships with stakeholders.

Yearly
District Tech
Committee
Meeting
Continually
in our District
PLU and via
our team
blog-

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TechTreats
and social
media
6C

Collaborate with stakeholders to create a vision for how technology will support the
districts strategic goals.

6D

Build and leverage effective partnerships with organizations that benefit district
stakeholders.

6E

Effectively communicate using emerging technologies to reach stakeholders.

6F

Assess and respond to needs and concerns of all knowledge workers and stakeholders.

Continually
via our
TechTreats
Blog
Yearly
analysis of
SpeakUp
surveys and
School Tech
Plans

Information Technology
7A

Plan all tasks related to technical systems, network infrastructure, and technology
device management.

Implement all tasks related to technical systems, network infrastructure, and technology
device management.
7C

Sustain all tasks related to technical systems, network infrastructure, and technology
device management.

7D

Evaluate all tasks related to technical systems, network infrastructure, and technology
device management.

Yearly Tech
Road Map
Meeting

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7E

Assess all tasks related to technical systems, network infrastructure, and technology
device management.

7F

Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks related to the integration of
technology into every facet of operations.
Communication Systems

8A

8B

Direct and coordinate use of e-mail, district websites, web tools, voice systems, and
other forms of communication for content and security.
Use various communication tools and techniques.

8C

Accommodate technical issues related to implementation of various communication

tools.

8D

Resolve design, accessibility, and compliance issues related to keeping district, school,
and teacher websites and other communication tools updated and operational.

8E

Enhance communication by keeping up to date on emerging technologies.

8F

Maintain communication systems by ensuring that they are updated, compliant, and
operational.

Continual
blog training
and
supervision/s
upport of
teacher
blogs and
web sites

Business Management
9A

Identify funding sources available to the district and leverage them to meet district and
programmatic goals.

9B

Develop and manage budgets, both annually and long-range.

Annual
School TC
Meetings

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9C

Develop accurate pricing estimates for technology initiatives by using TCO and VOI

9D

Make effective purchasing decisions following relevant laws, policies, and guidelines

9E

Manage district funds by following basic financial and accounting principles and
processes and all regulatory guidelines.

9F

Direct, manage, and negotiate with vendors and business partners.

9G

Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks related to selection and
purchasing (e.g., RFPs, purchasing guidelines).

9H

Budget for ongoing, purposeful professional development for all staff using new
technologies.

Ongoing Tech
PD planning
by District
Tech
Coordinator

Data Management
10A

Establish systems and tools for gathering, warehousing, mining, integrating, and
reporting data in usable and meaningful ways.

10B

Maintain systems and tools for gathering, warehousing, mining, integrating, and
reporting data in usable and meaningful ways.

10
C

Make decisions based on data and related processes in support of stakeholders.

10
D

Administer data and databases following industry standards, (e.g., SIF and SCORM).

10E

Assess and respond to information reporting requirements related to government

mandates.

Yearly device
inventory

Yearly Distict
and School
Tech Plans

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I.
3A

Productivity & Professional Practice

Observer

Participant

Model the routine, intentional, and effective use of technology.

Leader
Continual
Via Teacher
Professional
Development
Sessions

3B

Employ technology for communication and collaboration among colleagues, staff,

parents, students, and the larger community.

3C

Create and participate in learning communities that support faculty and staff in using
technology for improved productivity.

3D

Engage in sustained, job-related professional learning using technology resources.

Yearly AETC
participant
and
presenter

3E

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and their potential uses in education.

AETC and
AETA
conferences

3F

Use technology to advance organizational improvement.

II.

Support, Management, & Operations

Observer

4A

Develop, implement, and monitor policies and guidelines to ensure compatibility of

technologies.

Road Map
Meeting

4B

Implement and use integrated technology-based management and operations systems.

District Tech
Plan Yearly

Participant

Leader

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4C

Allocate financial and human resources to ensure complete and sustained

implementation of the technology plan.

4D

Integrate strategic plans, technology plans, and other improvement plans and policies to
align efforts and leverage resources.

4E

Implement procedures to drive continuous improvements of technology systems and to

support technology replacement cycles.

III.

Assessment & Evaluation

5A

Use multiple methods to assess and evaluate appropriate uses of technology resources
for learning, communication, and productivity.

5B

Use technology to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings
to improve instructional practice and student learning.

5C

Assess staff knowledge, skills, and performance in using technology and use results to
facilitate quality professional development and to inform personnel decisions.

5D

Use technology to assess, evaluate, and manage administrative and operational

systems.

IV.

Social, Legal, & Ethical Issues

6A

Ensure equity of access to technology resources that enable and empower all learners
and educators.

6B

Identify, communicate, model, and enforce social, legal, and ethical practices to
promote responsible use of technology.

Continual
support of
local school
TCs

Observer

Participant

Leader

Speak Up
Survey each
year
Continual
evaluations
post
trainings

Observer

Participant

Feb 2016

Leader

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Created
required
online PD on
ethics topics
6C

Promote and enforce privacy, security, and online safety related to the use of
technology.

6D

Promote and enforce environmentally safe and healthy practices in the use of
technology.

6E

Participate in the development of policies that clearly enforce copyright law and assign
ownership of intellectual property developed with district resources.

Oct 2015
Parent
presentation
on Digital
Citizenship

District Tech
Committee

Blog Post Link: http://edtechlearningzone.blogspot.com/2016/04/instructional-technology-eds-final-blog.html

Portfolio Link: http://clarkaportfolio.weebly.com/opl-record.html