Portfolio Matrix M.Ed.

/Add-On/Initial Certification in School Library Media

Title Student Name: Amanda Fox

Portfolio Matrix and Reflections
Semester/Year: Fall/2017
Description
Portfolio Matrix to be completed while candidates are taking MEDT 7487 Practicum

Portfolio Matrix

Program AASL PSC/NCATE Standards Roles of SLMS and Reflection Connecting Outcomes,
Outcomes Standards Artifacts Standards, and Artifacts
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1. Candidates 1.1 Knowledge of Learners PSC Three Year Budget Through this project, I was able to gain
demonstrate and Learning 1.e Knowledge and Skills Proposal MEDT 6461 professional knowledge that I will be able
content, 3.1 Efficient and Ethical 3.c Help All Students Learn Program Administrator to use as a program leader to provide and
pedagogical, Information-Seeking 7.d Integration of Instructional & Instructional Partner advocate for the best possible resources
and Behavior Technology and programs based on student and teacher
professional 3.4 Research and 7.e Georgia P-12 Curriculum needs as the program administrator and
knowledge and Knowledge Creation instructional partner.
skills 4.4 Advocacy NCATE From this project, I was able to see
5.1 Collections 1.e Knowledge and Skills how important it is for SLMS to think
5.3 Personnel, Funding, 3.c Help All Students Learn ahead. When allocating funds, one has to
and Facilities think about the clientele, strengths and
weaknesses of the current collection, a
schools improvement plan and goals, the
instructional needs of students, and
resource needs of teachers. I was able to
get an idea about general costs, finding
that many resources were much more
costly than I originally thought. The
SLMS has to think about so much more
than books. They are also responsible for
software, equipment, subscriptions, AV
materials, and other supplies, as well as
funding for specific projects. I learned
that with careful planning, and
forethought, it is possible to use funds
wisely.
(AASL 5.3, 4.4, 5.1 PSC/NCATE 3.c,
7.d, 7.e, )
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Facilitates Floor Plan Through this project, I was able to gain

MEDT 6461 professional knowledge that will enable
Program Administrator me to design a space that is patron-
centered and flexible in order to
accommodate learners and users specific
needs as the program administrator.
Every media center is different; the space
is different, the furniture and fixtures are
different, and the needs of the clients are
different. This project allowed me the
opportunity to think in new and creative
ways, with the potential needs of the
clients in mind. I have to think about all
the potential uses of the space. I learned
that flexibility is important. Clients need
to be able to make the space their own
when possible, so it can fit their
individual needs. I was able to identify
ways to make space more usable and
mobile, while providing more varied
work spaces. I also learned the
importance of making materials easily
accessible.
(AASL 5.3, 3.1 PSC/NCATE 3.c, 7.d )
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Student & Staff Survey Through this project, I was able to gain
Evaluations MEDT 6461 professional knowledge that will enable
Instructional Partner, me to do needed research as an
Program Administrator, instructional partner, program
& Leader administrator, and leader. This research
will give me information needed to tailor
my program to meet the needs of diverse
users and learners.
What I learned most through this
process was the power of feedback.
Oftentimes the media center is used
regularly by only a few classrooms, but
for most teachers they only visit for
checkout, even though there is so much
more to offer. Surveys and evaluations
help SLMS see how they can improve
their services. I found that new teachers
have very different needs than veterans,
and that often people just dont know
about the awesome resources and
services available. I was also able to see
how important communication is. While
the media specialist was more than able
and available for collaboration, teachers
did not know about, or take advantage of
her expertise.
(AASL 1.1, 4.4, 5.1 PSC/NCATE 1.e, 3.c
)
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Instructional Materials Through this project, I was able to gain

Order MEDT 6465 professional knowledge that I will be able
Leader, Information to use as a program leader in order to
Specialist, Instructional provide the best possible resources and
Partner, Program programs based on student and teacher
Administrator needs as the program administrator,
information specialist, and instructional
partner in developing and cultivating a
high quality collection.
This project allowed me the
opportunity to evaluate the needs of a
media center in order to make the best
possible purchases with funds. I was able
to see the importance of constant
collection evaluation. By knowing where
the strengths and weaknesses lie, the
SLMS can use funds responsibly.
(AASL 5.3, 4.4, 5.1 PSC/NCATE 3.c,
7.d, 7.e, )
Instructional Materials Through this project, I was able to gain
Justification MEDT professional knowledge that I will be able
6465 to use as a program leader to provide the
Leader, Information best possible resources as the program
Specialist, Program administrator, information specialist, and
Administrator instructional partner in advocating for a
high quality collection.
This project allowed me to make see
the importance of advocacy for the
SLMS. Knowing what materials are
needed is important, but equally
important is the ability to communicate
those needs and the justification behind
them. This allows stakeholders to
understanding where funding goes and
why it is important to continue support.
(AASL 4.4)
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Resources Reviews Through this series of reviews, I was

MEDT 7474 able to gain professional knowledge that
Leader, Information will enable me to serve in my roles of
Specialist, Instructional leader, instructional partner, and
Partner information specialist.
As the information specialist, it is
important for the SLMS to know which
resources to direct clients to. By
evaluating them personally, and reading
various professional reviews, I was able
to see which resources would be most
valuable to clients.
(AASL 1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 5.1 PSC/NCATE
1.e, 7.e)
Research Review: Using Through this series of reviews, I was
Images in Social Studies able to gain professional knowledge that
Instruction MEDT 7490 will enable me to look at research through
Leader, Teacher, specific lenses in order to serve in my roles
Information Specialist, as leader, teacher, information specialist,
Instructional Partner and instructional partner.
I was able to identify pertinent
research, as it pertained to a specific
topic. Being able to locate and evaluate
research is a key skill needed to serve
patrons. These skills will also allow me
to thoroughly research any instructional
strategies, or practices, I may want to
utilize in my role as SLMS, or I can
share this research with teachers.
(AASL1,1, 3.1 PSC/NCATE 1.e)
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Research Design and Through this project, I was able to gain

Models EDRS 6301 professional knowledge that will enable
Leader, Teacher, me to guide student and teacher research
Information Specialist, and development, in order serve in the
Instructional Partner, roles of teacher, information specialist,
Program Administrator instructional partner, and leader.
This project helped me understand
different research methods better. It
increased my ability to read and
comprehend research papers. It prepared
me to help teachers and students through
the research process and aid them in
designing original investigations.
(AASL1.1, 3.1, 3.4 PSC/NCATE 1.e,7.e)
Media Center Webpage Through this project, I was able to gain
Development MEDT professional knowledge that will guide me
7477 in creating a web page for my media center
Leader, Information that is relevant, resource rich, and user
Specialist, Program friendly in my roles as program
Administrator administrator, information specialist, and
leader.
I learned how important it is to have a
strong online presence for the media
center. This is an extension of the media
center and a mobile resource for
teachers, parents, and students. The
media center website also serves as a
promotional platform for services and
events. Making the website aesthetically
pleasing, easy to navigate, and full of
useful resources is vital and an important
responsibility of a SLMS.
(AASL1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 4.4
PSC/NCATE 1.f, 3.c, 4.d, 7.d,)
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2. Candidates 1.2 Effective and PSC
develop, Knowledgeable Teacher 1.f Student Learning
implement, 1.3 Instructional Partner 3.c Help All Students Learn
and evaluate 2.1 Literature 4.a Curriculum and Experiences
learning 2.2 Reading Promotion 4.d Working with Diverse
opportunities 3.2 Access to Information Students in P-12 Schools
for all students 3.3 Information 7.c Children with Special
Technology Needs
7.d Integration of Instructional
Technology
NCATE
1.f Student Learning
3.c Help All Students Learn
4.a Curriculum and Experiences
4.d Working with Diverse
Students in P-12 Schools
Selection Tool Through this project, I was able to gain
Evaluation MEDT 6465 professional knowledge that will enable
Teacher, Information me to find and cultivate books and
Specialist, Instructional resources of the highest quality. This will
Partner, Program help in my roles as program administrator,
Administrator instructional partner, information
specialist, and teacher.
This project allowed me to evaluate
the various tools that can help a SLMS
decide which resources would make
valuable additions to the school media
collection. Knowing reliable sources for
recommendations, and reviews is hugely
helpful due to the overwhelming plethora
of resources that are constantly being
published. I learned where to go in
search of expert opinions on potential
purchases.
(AASL1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3 PSC/NCATE
1.f, 3.c, 4.d, 7.d,)
Book Talk MEDT 6465 Through this project, I was able to gain
Teacher, Program professional knowledge that will enable
Administrator me to successfully promote reading and
literacy in my role as teacher and program
administrator.
This project helped me find a creative
and new way to get students excited
about titles. It also works as a great
promotional activity and can air on the
morning announcements. I also love the
idea of student made book talks to help
students share favorite reads with one
another!
(AASL1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2,2 PSC/NCATE
1.f, 3.c, 4.d, 7.d)
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Multi-Media Design Through this project, I was able to gain

Journal MEDT 7468 professional knowledge that will enable
Leader, Teacher, me to identify the best resources available
Information Specialist, for student instruction and utilize them in
Instructional Partner my roles as leader, teacher, instructional
partner, and information specialist.
This project really helped me see
resources in a new way. I am now able to
identify the components that make
various media resources valuable. It also
helps me create high quality resources
for clients. I think that knowing the
elements that go into the best resources,
as well as common mistakes, lead to
better production value. Knowing these
elements also allow me to choose the
very best media resources for teachers
and students.
(AASL 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3 PSC/NCATE
1.f, 3.c, 4.a, 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)
Podcast Book Through this project, I was able to gain
Commercial MEDT professional knowledge that will enable to
7568 me use new resources when designing
Teacher instructional opportunities for students in
my role as teacher.
This project gave me the opportunity
to explore new media. After using
Audacity for this project, I have been
able to translate those skills to other
program projects, as well as classroom
instruction and re-delivery. I will also use
these new skills to create more Book
Podcasts to use promotionally.
(AASL 2.2, 3.3 PSC/NCATE 4.a 7.d )
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Multimedia Artifact for Through this project, I was able to

Client MEDT 7468 design and share instructional tools for
Teacher, Information standard specific content, based on teacher
Specialist, Instructional needs. These skills will support my roles
Partner as teacher, information specialist, and
instructional partner.
I think the area this project helped me
the most was in the role of instructional
partner. I learned how important
analyzing the needs of the client is, in
order to develop materials specific to
those needs. Doing so, meant that the
materials found and resources created
were immediately useful for the client.
This project also allowed me the
opportunity to practice evaluating
resources. I wanted to make sure that
everything I shared was relevant, based
on client needs and standards being
covered, but also that they would be
engaging for students. I see this type of
project being something I would want to
engage in regularly as a SLMS.
(AASL1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 PSC/NCATE
1.f, 3.c, 4.a , 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)
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Dewey Decimal Lesson Through this project, I was able to gain

with Training Aid and professional knowledge that will enable
Assessment MEDT 7478 me to develop lesson plans and
Leader, Teacher, assessments in my roles of leader, teacher,
Program Administrator and program administrator.
This project allowed me to develop
resources and an instructional plan that I
will be able to utilize in my own media
center. Being able to locate information
and resources is an important skill for
clients to have in order for them to make
the most of resources provided. This
lesson and training aid will aid me as I
teach students about this organizational
system.
(AASL1.3, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 PSC/NCATE 1.f,
3.c, 4.a , 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)
3. Candidates 1.4 Integration of Twenty- PSC Policies and Procedures Through this project, I was able to gain
demonstrate First Century Skills and 1.g Professional Dispositions Manuel MEDT 6461 professional knowledge that will enable
professional Learning Standards 3.c Help All Students Learn Program Administrator me to run a media center in an efficient
dispositions 2.4 Literacy Strategies 7.f Ethical Standards & Leader and effective manner as the program
and ethics 3.1 Efficient and Ethical administrator and leader, so that patrons
Information-Seeking NCATE are able to access resources easily.
Behavior 1.g Professional Dispositions This project allowed me to think
4.1. Networking with the 3.c Help All Students Learn through the organization and
Library Community management aspects of running a media
4.2 Professional center. It allowed me to think carefully
Development about what procedures and policies
4.3 Leadership would insure easy access to information,
5.2 Professional Ethics a safe and flexible environment,
responsible stewardship of materials, and
ethical/equitable access for all clients.
(AASL 3.1 PSC/NCATE 1.g, 7.f, 3.c)
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Year Long Professional Through this project, I was able to gain

Development Plan professional knowledge that will enable
MEDT 7461 me to plan high quality professional
Information Specialist, development opportunities in my roles as
Teacher, & Leader leader, information specialist and teacher.
This project allowed me to think
about the many ways I can support
classroom teachers in my role as SLMS.
Providing timely and relevant
professional development, that will
improve instructional quality, is a large
responsibility. I think teacher feedback
will play a large role in the development
of professional learning opportunities
that I will provide. This project also
illustrated the importance of long term
planning and organization.
(AASL4.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3
PSC/NCATE 1.g, 3.c)
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Professional Learning Through this project, I was able to gain

Module MEDT 7461 professional knowledge that will enable
Information Specialist, me to meet the needs of teachers in my
Teacher, & Leader roles as information specialist, teacher, and
leader as I provide relevant and high
quality professional development
opportunities.
What I learned the most from this
project was that professional learning
should be tailored to fit the needs of
clients. By designing a well-structured
learning module, teachers will have the
flexibility to move through the learning
process at their own pace and in their
chosen setting. I think the more flexible
learning opportunities are, the higher the
likelihood of teacher engagement.
(AASL4.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3
PSC/NCATE 1.g, 3.c)
Destiny Quest Tutorial Through this project, I was able to gain
MEDT 7478 professional knowledge that will enable
Leader, Teacher, me to provide professional development
Information Specialist, opportunities to staff and volunteers in the
Program Administrator media center, which supports my roles of
leader, teacher, information specialist, and
program administrator.
This project allowed me the
opportunity to familiarize myself with
the administrative aspects of Destiny
Quest, while also developing resources I
will be able to use later as a training tool.
I think the basic components and
operations will transfer to other systems
as well.
(AASL PSC/NCATE)
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Exemplary School Through this interview, I was able to

Library Media Personal gain professional knowledge from an
Interview MEDT 6461 exemplary specialist that can be used in
Leader & Program my role as leader and program
Administrator administrator.
Interviewing Ms. Skeen allowed me to
hear firsthand, the attitudes and practices
that lead to success media center programs.
The most valuable piece of advice gleaned
from Ms. Skeen was to always have an
attitude of yes. Being willing to help
clients in any way possible is the hallmark
of a great media specialist.
(AASL4.1, 4.2 PSC/NCATE 1.g)
4. Candidates 1.1 Knowledge of Learners PSC Instructional Design Through this project, I was able to gain
demonstrate and Learning 1.f Student Learning Models MEDT 7461 professional knowledge that increased my
ability to serve 1.2 Effective and 3.c Help All Students Learn Teacher, Information ability to serve in my roles as instructional
needs of Knowledgeable Teacher 4.a Curriculum and Experiences Specialist, Instructional partner, information specialist, and teacher,
diverse 2.3 Respect for Diversity 4.d Working with Diverse Partner, when developing plans that meet the needs
populations 3.2 Access to Information Students in P-12 Schools of learners of all styles and needs. Being
including 5.4 Strategic Planning and 7.c Children with Special Needs familiar with various models means that I
special needs Assessment 7.d Integration of Technology will be better prepared to choose the best
one for specific situations, knowing the
NCATE strengths and weaknesses of each model. It
4.a Curriculum and Experiences also means that I will be able to utilize
4.d Working with Diverse them when planning instruction, and when
Students in P-12 Schools helping clients plan instruction.
(AASL 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 5.4 PSC/NCATE
3.c, 4.d, 7.c)
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Student/Client Through this project, I was able to gain

Instructional Plan & professional knowledge that will enable
Student Instructional me to assist teachers in designing and
Plan MEDT 7461 implementing lessons and units that can
Teacher, Information meet the needs of diverse student
Specialist, Instructional populations, including students with
Partner special needs, in my roles as teacher,
information specialist, and instructional
partner.
Sitting down with a client, analyzing
the needs of her students, and then
helping her take advantage of all the
great technological resources available
provided me the chance to collaborate in
a way that I will want to as a SLMS.
Working in a coaching role helped be
refine some of the most important skills
needed to be a media specialist who
collaborates well.
(AASL1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.4,
PSC/NCATE 1.f, 3.c, 4.a, 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)
Media Center Through this project, I was able to gain
Orientation MEDT 7477 professional knowledge that will enable
Leader, Teacher, me to allow media center access, resource
Program Administrator accessibility, and instruction for all
students served in my roles as teacher,
leader, and program administrator.
This project allowed me to think
through what I will need to communicate
to patrons when orienting them to my
media center. It also allowed me the
opportunity to develop tools and
resources that I will be able to use during
orientation lessons with students.
(AASL 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 5.4 PSC/NCATE
1.f, 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)
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Homophone Comic Through this project, I was able to gain

MEDT 7490 professional knowledge that will allow me
Teacher & Instructional to develop content that will appeal to a
Partner diversity of learners in my role as teacher
and instructional partner.
This project allowed me the chance to
explore and experiment with new
programs and types of media. There are
so many various types of media and
students will need to develop literacy in
all of them. Being able to design
instructional resources using various
media also increases student engagement
and appeals to learners of varying styles.
(AASL PSC/NCATE)
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Client Lesson using Through this project, I was able to gain

Instructional Model professional knowledge that enabled me to
MEDT 7490 comprehend a teachers classroom struggle
Leader, Teacher, in order to design content specific to that
Information Specialist, clients needs, using an instructional
Instructional Partner planning model in order to meet the needs
of all her students.
This project allowed me to work
collaboratively with a client, in order to
create resources and lessons based on her
needs, using a specific design model.
Working through this process showed me
what the role of instructional partner
looks like and how it can lead to the
development of resources specific to
teacher and student needs. I think by
looking at specific at areas of weakness
that need to be addressed, I was able to
help the client in an area that was
relevant to her and would benefit her
students the most.
(AASL1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.4,
PSC/NCATE 1.f, 3.c, 4.a, 4.d, 7.c, 7.d)