Edld 5352 week04_assignment

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.

Page 1 – Revised October 2009


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

Tasks Not Meeting
Accomplished Proficient Progressing
 Expectations

Action plan Student completes the Student completes Student provides a Student does not
includes an organizational flow the organizational partial organizational complete the
organizational chart identifying key chart with some chart that does not organizational chart or
chart identifying personnel from the identification of include all key description of roles and
key stakeholders in district administration district and stakeholders, and responsibilities.
integrating through campus campus does not describe the (0 points)
technology and implementation personnel, but roles and
district and responsible for does not address responsibilities of key
campus integrating technology the roles and personnel.
organizational and instructional and responsibilities of (16 point)e
leadership organizational personnel in
leadership. Chart must integrating and
identify personnel titles implementing
responsible for this technology,
integration and instructional and
implementation, and a organizational
brief description of the leadership.
role and responsibilities (18 points)
of all personnel.
(Maximum 20 points)

Comprehensive Student describes a Student provides a Student provides a Student fails to develop
professional professional professional professional a professional
development development plan or development development plan(s) development plan(s).
plan(s) designed to activities designed to plan(s) that that addresses only
one of the three (0 points)
achieve the action achieve the action plan address two of the
plan of integrating of integrating three bulleted bulleted items from the
technology with technology with items from the Accomplished column.
instructional and instructional and Accomplished
organizational organizational column. (16 points)
leadership. leadership. To achieve (18 points)
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
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 The action plan must Student provides Student provides an Student fails to include
assess the also include an an evaluation plan evaluation plan that an evaluation plan in
progress and evaluation plan that that addresses addresses only one of the Week 4 action
success of the provides measurable two of the bulleted the bulleted items from plan.
action plan. outcomes designed to items from the the Accomplished (0 points)
address the following: Accomplished column.
column.
• Uses data and (16 point)
other analysis from (18 points)
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.
.
(Maximum 20 points)

Posting action plan Student posts their Student posts their Student posts their Student does not post
on the Discussion action plan on the action plan on the action plan on the on the Discussion
Board and on their Discussion Board and Discussion Board Discussion Board and Board or on their blog.
blog, and provides on their blog and and on their blog on their blog but does
evidence of provides evidence, and provides not provide any
reviewing and through written evidence, through comments or (0 points)
commenting on comments, of reviewing written comments, reflections on the
action plans of and reflecting on at of reviewing and action plans of other
other students. least two other reflecting on one students.
student’s action plan. other student’s
(Maximum 20 points) action plan.
(16 point)

(18 points)

Assignment Responses are relevant Responses are Responses are Responses do not
Mechanics to course content; relevant to course relevant to course reflect knowledge of
student uses correct content; one or content; more than course content, lack
APA writing mechanics; two errors in three errors in clarity and depth,
no errors in grammar, grammar, spelling, grammar, spelling, or and/or include multiple
spelling, or punctuation. or punctuation, punctuation including errors in grammar,
including APA APA writing spelling, and
(Maximum 10 points) mechanics Needs
writing mechanics. punctuation, including
(8 points) (6 APA errors.
point)Improvement (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.

Enterprise Application Library
Development Director
Media
Specialist
Director of Technical
Operations

Chief Campus
Applications
Information Production Support Administrator Classroom
Officer Director for Technology Teacher

Customer
Services Director
Instructional
Director of Coach
Technology
Instructional
Technology Integration
Specialists

Chief Information Officer: This individual oversees all areas of technology for our district
including all networking, mainframes, software development, print shopt, and
instructional technology.
Each of the five departments that the Chief Information Officer oversees have specific



roles and have a director to manage the daily operations for each area.
1. Enterprise Applications Development Director
Designs and maintains district software and integrated computer data
systems.
2. Customer Services Director
i. Maintains help desk within district
ii. In charge of print shop (copy service) for district.
3. Applications Production Support Director
i. Responsible for creating bridge between applications development
and technical support.
4. Technical Operations Director
i. Maintains hardware and district mainframe
ii. Maintains all technology infastructure
5. Director of Instructional Technology oversees the 24 Technology Integration
Specialist.
o Technology Integration Specialists are asigned a region which consists of 2-3
campuses in which they assist with technology and implementation in the
classroom. They help with lessons for teachers and students and will often
assist teachers in the labs when they are trying out a new Web 2.0 tool with
their students.
o Building principals or assistant principals evaluate and advise teachers in
their use of technology in the classroom. Administrator provides the
resources and materials to library for checkout and instructional coach to
assist teachers with lesson design. Principals arrange for on-site technology
training. Principal and other administration model the use of technology.
o Library Media Specialist – maintains the equipment storage and check
out and assist students with technology questions before school,
during advisory & lunch, and after school
o Instructional Coach assists teachers with technology lesson design.
Instructional coaches provide data regarding student achievement for
teacher use in relation to their technology integration.
 Classroom teachers are expected to implement technology
regularly in their classrooms as outlined in PDAS.



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: To address the need for more integration of technology in the classroom
for student and teacher use. To understand the STaR Chart, and its purpose.

Learning Objective to Be Addressed: Creating and Implementing Web 2.0 Tool Wikis in the
classroom.

Approving Principal: Rick Hull Presentation Date: Jun. 3 Teacher Workday

Grade Level: Facilitators: Location: Start Time: End-Time:
6-8 Technology Computer Lab 8:30am 9:30am
Integration
Specialist,
Instructional
Coach, Library
Media
specialist,
Teachers

Learner- Estimat
Centered Purpose Description Steps ed
Activity Time

Introduction To discuss Teachers will 1. Introduce STaR Chart 15 min.
and Think why accurate review campus using powerpoint
Pair Share STaR Chart STaR Chart created earlier in class.
Activity. surveys are results and reflect Show to the entire
so important with partner. group.
and how the Teachers will also 2. Analyze campus STaR
information is see STaR Chart Chart data with a
used for information for partner.



campus other schools in 3. Discuss the findings
improvement. our area and with partner
district to
compare.

Develop Teachers will Teachers will 1. Teachers will obtain 25 min.
Wiki be shown create their wiki their login through Katy
Workspaces how to create with a group to Tech Dept.
a Wiki page. help support 2. Edit Front Page of Wiki
Step by step them.
instructions 3. Define User
will be permissions
provided. 4. Create Folders and
Pages

Classroom Teachers will In content area 1. Teachers will group in 15 min.
Ideas have the teams teachers content areas
Brainstormi opportunity to will have a timed 2. Teachers will receive a
ng Session practice session in which large pad post-it paper
Game application of they will attempt and markers
/Activity the Wikis to come up with
they will as many uses for 3. Teachers will begin
create. the wiki or brainstorming when
activities to do on timer goes off (8
the wiki in the minutes)
classroom. 4. The next 7 minutes will
be counting and
comparing ideas in
large group

Reflection Teachers will Teachers will fill Ticket out—survey of 5 min.
and Closing express their out a survey. professional development
opinions Survey will session and how the teachers
regarding the include: plan to integrate the wikis in
staff their classrooms.
development What they
in order to thought was
give the useful from the
teachers the training, what
feedback they thought was
needed for not useful, and
future how they plan to
professional use the
development information
planning. presented in their
teaching and



classroom.



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 PROCESS and DATA GATHERING SOURCES:

Student achievement is top priority of our campus, and our district. Assessment tools
are utilized at our campus and in our district to help determine the technology tools that
should be used to increase student achievement. The outcome of this needs
assessment process and recommended solutions are included within this technology
action plan.

o The following tools will be used as assessments to evaluate and develop our
campus technology action plan:

 The campus will utilize the Texas STaR Chart to identify items that are
needed to improve our campus.

 Begin Speak Up technology surveys at our campus and give them to
teachers, administrators, and some groups of students.

 Surveys are compared to the last three years Texas Campus STaR
Chart data to determine trends and areas of concern.

 The district Long Range Technology Plan will be reviewed to make
sure that our campus is aligned with the goals of the district.

 Assessments from department chairs will be conducted throughout the
year. Weekly reports will be discussed at weekly department chair
meetings throughout the year and monthly faculty meetings.

 Assessment of alignment to district goals and objectives is conducted
periodically by administrator in charge of technology integration and
the Tech task force.



 Evaluation of alignment to state Technology TEKS conducted by
department chairs will be conducted throughout the year.

 Campus wide technology frequency usage (lab check-out, laptop cart
usage, airliners, and Smart Boards) will be audited by technology task
force with librarian assistance.

 Groups of students will be surveyed once yearly. Task force will
analyze and report to administrator and staff and at faculty meetings.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS:

The objective of the staff development above is to address the need for more
integration of technology in the classroom for student and teacher use and to teach
teachers how to better understand the STaR Chart, and its purpose. By training
teachers on the various digital tools and how to use them, we can increase the use
of these tools in the classroom to help enhance learning in the classroom for
students who have become accustomed to growing up in a digital age. Many of the
teachers at our campus are already using the Web 2.0 tools and this will help other
teachers learn since they can provide the on-going coaching needed for successful
integration.

o Web 2.0 Tools:
 Blogging
 Wikis
 Voice Thread
 Glogster

o Integration of Technology TEKS in Core Curriculum:
 Content Specific session designed to provide core teachers lesson
ideas that are useable and practice for our campus and its technology
resources.



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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