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Carlene Bailey
Instructional Technology
E-Portfolio
April 23, 2011
University of West Georgia
Table of Contents
•Introduction
•SWOT Analysis
•Resume
•Program Courses
•MIT Standards
•Final Reflection
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Introduction
I began this program in spring of 2009. Over the course of the two years, I have taken one or two
courses per semester and look forward to completing this degree in May of 2011. Upon
completion, I plan to continue teaching at the middle school level.
I currently teach middle school special education language arts and reading in Cobb County
Georgia. I have been employed by the county since 1998, teaching a variety of subjects to special
education students. Prior to working in Cobb County, I taught at both the high school level and
the elementary school level.
My goals are to continue teaching and use what I have learned to incorporate more technology
into my instructional plans. I also plan to take on more leadership roles as well as participating
and sharing ideas for improvements at my school community. I will use the knowledge that I have
gained to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and work to meet the
needs of diverse students and special needs students.
This portfolio represents a culmination of two and a half years of work. It was fun reviewing my
previous course work, and I was proud to recognize my progress and accomplishments.
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S.W.O.T. Analysis
My Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats are
explored: SWOT Analysis
In summary, it is my belief that this program has helped me
overcome many threats and weaknesses and has encouraged
me to grow professionally. I now look at technology, not as a
challenge, but as an opportunity for improved learning.
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Resume
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I have been a teacher for over 20 years. My career started as a high school
teacher for students with learning disabilities in Opelika, AL. I am currently
a 7th grade language arts teacher for Cobb County Schools.
I have a Bachelor’s degree from University of West Florida, and a Master’s
degree from the University of West Georgia. Both of these degrees were in
special education.
I am ESOL, reading, gifted, language arts, and social studies certified for
grades 4-8.
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Program Courses
•Instructional Technology-MEDT 6401- Spring 2009
•Diffusion of Innovations-MEDT 8461-Spring 2009
•Issues in Instructional Tech-MEDT 8463-Summer 2009
•Lifespan Human Development-CEPD 8102-Spring 2010
•Internet Tools-MEDT 7462-Spring 2010
•Web Design for Instruction-MEDT 7467-Summer 2010
•Research Seminar-MEDT 8484-Fall 2010
•Program Evaluation-MEDT 8480-Spring 2011
•Digital Photography-MEDT 7466-Spring 2011
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Instructional Technology
MEDT 6401
Instructional Technology had me
prepare an ASSSURE lesson plan. I
created a presentation on an
innovative technology I was using in
the classroom. Behavioral objectives
were a key focus. I also explored ways
to address diversity with technology.
•SAM Progress
•Standard (mouse over)
•Technology Connected Lesson Plan
•Standard
•Addressing Diversity with Optical
Recognition and Text to Speech resource
• Standard
•Copyrights in an Electronic Environment
•Standard
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Diffusion of Innovations
MEDT 8461
Diffusions of Innovations shed
light on the challenges of
incorporating technology into the
educational process. I created my
very first podcast as well as my first
video PowerPoint interview with a
technology specialist.
•Air Liner Podcast
•Standard (mouse over)
•Technology Interview
•Standard
•Use of the Web Cam in an Instructional
Setting
•Standard
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Issues in Instructional Technology
MEDT 8463
Issues in Instructional Technology was
where I examined my SWOT: strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats. The theme of “Technology as
a catalyst for change” was explored,
and I produced a presentation on the
utilization of the SmartBoard.
•Technology as a Catalyst for Change: The
Role of Professional Development
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•Use of the Smartboard in Education
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•Program and Portfolio Focus
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Lifespan Human Development
CEPD 8102
Lifespan and Human Development
examined moral education, views on
aging, ontogeny vs. phylogeny,
imprinting, and instinct were a few
of the topics for this class.
•Ethological Theories
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Internet Tools
MEDT 7462
Internet Tools presented a massive
collection of technology innovations
for the classroom. Part of the
requirements for this class were to
explore and understand using Google
Docs, and Calendar, as well as Slide
Share in an educational setting.
•EtherPad PowerPoint
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•Typewith.me Lesson Plan
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•7462 E-Portfolio
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Web Design for Instruction
MEDT 7467
Web Design for Instruction was one
of the most challenging courses in
my program. The big assignment in
this class was to create a web site
which included a teaching plan, a
curriculum plan and a concept map.
I was also instructed in the creation
of web quests and the incorporation
of many other online activities.
•Curriculum Web Site
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•Webquest- The Outsiders
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•Course Portfolio Web Site
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Research Seminar
MEDT 8484
Research Seminar was my first
exposure to the creation of an
evaluation plan. Some of the
requirements for this class included
article reviews, a retrospective
paper, a book review, literature
review and a complete evaluation
plan proposal.
•Research Project: Effective Technologies for
the Middle School Special Education Student
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•Google Docs Survey
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•Literature Review
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•Research Wiki
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Program Evaluation
MEDT 8480
This final class is where this portfolio was created.
I was involved in discussions, participated in online Wimba sessions with a group of my peers, and
evaluated a new technology being used in my
educational setting through data collection and
analysis. This class was a culmination of the skills
learned in the Research Seminar, MEDT 8484.
•Evaluation Plan
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•Evaluation Report
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Digital Photography
MEDT 7466
In this class, we submitted photos with ten
different themes and critiqued and evaluated
our peers’ photography while creating lesson
plans and digital stories that incorporate our
own original photography
•Photography Portfolio
•Standard (mouse over)
•Digital Story Telling Project (zipped)
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•Technology Infused Lesson Plan
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MIT Standards
•Field Experience & Impact Log (Word Doc)
•Standards & Conceptual Framework Chart (Word Doc)
•Dispositions Rubric (Word Doc)
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Final Reflections
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Over the course of the two years that I have pursued this degree, I
have been challenged on many different levels. Upon starting this
degree, I felt that I was below standards in my ability to use new and
innovative technology effectively. I chose to stick to the ways I already
knew and tried to avoid changing my habits. My decision to immerse
myself in the cutting edge of technology was scary and intimidating.
My family thought it was actually humorous that I would consider a
degree in technology, because I would always ask for help with anything
related to technology.
Upon completion of this program, I am proud to say that several coworkers actually come to me for technology advice. Who would have
thought?
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TL-I. Technology Operations and Concepts
TL-II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
TL-III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
TL-IV. Assessment and Evaluation
TL-V. Productivity and Professional Practice
TL-VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
TL-VII. Procedures, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments.
TL-VIII. Leadership and Vision
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TL-I. Technology Operations and Concepts
Educational technology leaders demonstrate an advanced understanding of technology
operations and concepts. Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Artifacts and Reflections
a. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding
of concepts related to technology (as described in the
ISTE NETS for Teachers 2000).
Knowledgeable: The candidate should
be able to demonstrate general
knowledge inherent in a liberal arts
curriculum, advanced knowledge in
content areas, and specific knowledge
in professional education for the
implementation of transformational
systemic change.
b. Demonstrate continual growth in technology
knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and
emerging technologies.
Knowledgeable: The candidate should
be able to demonstrate general
knowledge inherent in a liberal arts
curriculum, advanced knowledge in
content areas, and specific knowledge
in professional education for the
implementation of transformational
systemic change.
Artifact: Professional Development Article Review:
Technology as a Catalyst for Change
Course: MEDT 8463
Semester: Summer 2009
NETS Reflection:
Proponents of computer based technology have long argued
that the use of technology can transform learning and
teaching, but recent research indicates that teachers also use
technology in ways that are consistent with their existing
instructional practices.
Conceptual Framework Reflection:
The premise and research involved in writing this paper
demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the concepts
of technology and how it impacts the learning process and
how teachers can best utilize the new technologies to deliver
instruction. Any discussion of technology must include
consideration of the adaptations that must be made by
teachers as they deal with the incorporation of these new
skills.
Artifact: SAM Progress
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: The SAM activity demonstrated continual
growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of
emerging technologies. This assignment may have been easy
for many technologically savvy students, it was challenging for
me to learn the Microsoft program functions.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Certainly proficiency with
Microsoft Office programs demonstrates general knowledge
inherent in a liberal arts curriculum.
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TL-II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
Educational technology leaders plan, design, and model effective learning environments and
multiple experiences supported by technology. Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
a. Design developmentally appropriate learning
opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of
learners.
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Culturally Sensitive: The candidate
should be able to develop awareness and
understanding of individual and group
differences when diagnosing and
prescribing transformational systemic
change.
b. Apply current research on teaching and learning with
technology when planning learning environments and
experiences.
Proactive: The candidate should be able
to advocate for the removal of barriers
that impede lifelong learning and hinder
transformational systemic change.
c. Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate Knowledgeable: The candidate should be
them for accuracy and suitability.
able to demonstrate general knowledge
inherent in a liberal arts curriculum,
advanced knowledge in content areas,
and specific knowledge in professional
education for the implementation of
transformational systemic change.
Artifacts and Reflections
Artifact: Webquest- The Outsiders
Course: MEDT 7467
Semester: Summer 2010
NETS Reflection: This webquest demonstrated developmentally
appropriate learning opportunities that apply technologyenhanced instructional strategies that support the diverse needs
of learners.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Designing this webquest
supported the development of awareness and understanding of
group and individual differences used when diagnosing and
prescribing transformational systematic change.
Artifact: Literature Review
Course: MEDT 8484
Semester: Fall 2010
NETS Reflection: The literature review implemented the use of
current research on teaching and learning with technology when
planning learning environments and experiences.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The literature review focused
on advocating for removal of barriers that impede lifelong
learning and hinder transformational systematic change. The
review focused on the needs of middle school special education
students.
Artifact: Use of the Smartboard in Education
Course: MEDT 8463
Semester: Summer 2009
NETS Reflection: Smartboard was evaluated for effective use in
the educational setting.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Knowledge was gained in the
use of the Smartboard for educating middle school students.
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d. Plan for the management of technology resources
within the context of learning activities.
e. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a
technology-enhanced environment.
f. Identify and apply instructional design principles
associated with the development of technology
resources.
Collaborative: The candidate should be
able to develop skills to work effectively
with various stakeholders involved in the
educational process that will bring about
transformational systemic change.
Artifact: Typewith.me
Course: MEDT 7462
Semester: Spring 2010
NETS Reflection:Typewith.me was used with students to allow
them to collaborate on a writing assignment using computers.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The program “Typewith.me”
was used with students to enable them to work collaboratively
on a writing assignment on the computer.
Inquisitive: The candidate should seek
Artifact: Use of the Web Cam in an Instructional Setting
continually to improve their knowledge, Course: MEDT 8461
disposition, and skills to influence
Semester: Spring 2009
transformational systemic change.
NETS Reflection: The assignment involved planning strategies to
manage student learning in a technology-enhanced
environment.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Learning to use a web cam
was new for me. It made me realize that there are many ways
educators can use this tool of technology to enhance
instruction.
Reflective: The candidate should be able Artifact: Curriculum Web Instructional Website
to demonstrate critical thinking skills in Course: MEDT 7467
the diagnosis and prescription for
Semester: Summer 2010
transformational systemic change.
NETS Reflection: This was an all encompassing assignment that
brought together many skills and instructional design principles.
Many learning strategies were implemented in this project.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The transformational and
systemic change occurred in my approach to teaching after
completion of this assignment. I now see the web as a tool just
as important to teaching as the overhead projector was years
ago.
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TL-III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
Educational technology leaders model, design, and disseminate plans that include methods and
strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
a. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that
address content standards and student technology
standards.
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Inquisitive: The candidate should seek
continually to improve their knowledge,
disposition, and skills to influence
transformational systemic change.
Artifacts and Reflections
Artifact: Scavenger Hunt on Computer
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: Students were given websites to explore and
find information for a scavenger hunt related to the novel “My
Side of the Mountain”
Conceptual Framework Reflection: This was the first time I had
developed a scavenger hunt on the internet for students,
therefore it challenged me to learn new skills to enrich the
learning environment using technology.
b. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies Adaptive: The candidate should be able Artifact: Research Project: Technologies for the Middle School
that address the diverse needs of students.
to demonstrate flexibility and strategic Special Needs Students
planning appropriate to a wide variety of Course: MEDT 8484
learners for effective transformational
Semester: Fall 2010
systemic change.
NETS Reflection: The needs of the special education student
were addressed in this research project. Learner centered
strategies were researched and evaluated as part of this project.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Extensive strategic planning
occurred as this project unfolded. The learner centered
approach to this research will help to create effective change in
the special needs students learning environment.
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c. Apply technology to demonstrate students' higherorder skills and creativity.
Adaptive: The candidate should be able
to demonstrate flexibility and strategic
planning appropriate to a wide variety of
learners for effective transformational
systemic change.
d. Manage student learning activities in a technologyenhanced environment.
Knowledgeable: The candidate should be
able to demonstrate general knowledge
inherent in a liberal arts curriculum,
advanced knowledge in content areas,
and specific knowledge in professional
education for the implementation of
transformational systemic change.
e. Use current research and district/state/national
content and technology standards to build lessons and
units of instruction.
Knowledgeable: The candidate should be
able to demonstrate general knowledge
inherent in a liberal arts curriculum,
advanced knowledge in content areas,
and specific knowledge in professional
education for the implementation of
transformational systemic change.
Artifact: Use of Inspiration to Create Outsiders Web
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: Creativity was used in order to design a web
reflecting the themes of “The Outsiders”. Use of Inspiration.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Flexibility was exhibited by
the planning of a web using Inspiration to convey themes in the
novel “The Outsiders”.
Artifact: Airliner Podcast
Course: MEDT 8461
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: The Airliner was presented as a tool to enrich
the learning environment with technology.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The presentation of the
Airliner Wireless Slate was evidence of advanced knowledge in
the content area of technology for educational purposes.
Artifact: Presentation on the Etherpad, a Web 2.0 tool
Course: MEDT 7462
Semester: Spring 2010
NETS Reflection: Technology standards were used to present a
lesson on using an EtherPad for instructional purposes.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Knowledge of the use of the
EtherPad was required for a presentation. Ideas were presented
on how it could be used effectively in an educational setting
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TL-IV. Assessment and Evaluation
Educational technology leaders communicate research on the use of technology to implement
effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Artifacts and Reflections
a. Apply technology in assessing student learning of
Adaptive: The candidate should be able
subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. to demonstrate flexibility and strategic
planning appropriate to a wide variety of
learners for effective transformational
systemic change.
b. Use technology resources to collect and analyze data,
interpret results, and communicate findings to improve
instructional practice and maximize student learning.
c. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine
students' appropriate use of technology resources for
learning, communication, and productivity.
Artifact: Technology Connected Lesson Plan
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: Use of websites on the internet were used to
assess student ability to locate specific information and give
correct feedback.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Strategic planning was used
in this lesson plan with a group of special education students
with a variety of learning differences and preferences.
Knowledgeable: The candidate should be Artifact: Google Docs Survey
able to demonstrate general knowledge Course: MEDT 8484
inherent in a liberal arts curriculum,
Semester: Fall 2010
advanced knowledge in content areas,
NETS Reflection: Used Google Docs survey to collect and analyze
and specific knowledge in professional
data as well as to interpret results
education for the implementation of
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Knowlkedge was gained in
transformational systemic change.
the process of conducting, sorting, and analyzing data. Findings
used to improve the instructional practice and maximize student
learning.
Reflective: The candidate should be able Artifact: Program and Portfolio Focus
to demonstrate critical thinking skills in Course: MEDT 8463
the diagnosis and prescription for
Semester: Summer 2009
transformational systemic change.
NETS Reflection: Multiple methods of evaluation were used to
explore and discover usability of podcasting, blogging, Web 2.0,
wiki pages, online evaluation tools and curriculum directed
internet exploration.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Critical thinking was used in
order to evaluate many different methods of technology and it’s
value and use in the educational setting.
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TL-V. Productivity and Professional Practice
Educational technology leaders design, develop, evaluate and model products created using
technology resources to improve and enhance their productivity and professional practice.
Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
a. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing
professional development and lifelong learning.
b. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional
practice to make informed decisions regarding the use
of technology in support of student learning.
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Artifacts and Reflections
Leading: The candidate should be able to Artifact: Technology as a Catalyst for Change: The Role of
demonstrate effective leadership skills to Professional Development
initiate and facilitate transformational
Course: MEDT 8463
systemic change.
Semester: Summer 2009
NETS Reflection:The assignment discussed the use of
technology resources to engage in on-going professional
development and lifelong learning.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: This assignment explored
technology as a catalyst for change and considered the role of
professional development. It’s focus was on the relationship
between professional development and teachers’ use of
technology.
Inquisitive: The candidate should seek
Artifact: Technology Interview
continually to improve their knowledge, Course: MEDT 8461
disposition, and skills to influence
Semester: Spring 2009
transformational systemic change.
NETS Reflection: This interview that I conducted with our
technology specialist included questions about what makes
technology successful and how technology affects the learning
process.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: This interview gave me
information needed to improve my knowledge of technology
integration in the educational setting. It also increased my
understanding of how technology affects the learning process.
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c. Apply technology to increase productivity.
Collaborative: The candidate should be
able to develop skills to work effectively
with various stakeholders involved in the
educational process that will bring about
transformational systemic change.
Artifact: Typewith.me
Course: MEDT 7462
Semester: Spring 2010
NETS Reflection:Typewith.me involved the application of
technology use to increase student productivity.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: This assignment helped to
develop skills in order to work effectively with others in the
educational setting to bring about transformational systematic
change. Typewith.me enabled students to work together and
collaborate on writing projects.
d. Use technology to communicate and collaborate with Adaptive: The candidate should be able Artifact: EtherPad PowerPoint
peers, parents, and the larger community in order to
to demonstrate flexibility and strategic Course: MEDT 7462
nurture student learning.
planning appropriate to a wide variety of Semester: Spring 2010
learners for effective transformational NETS Reflection:
systemic change.
EtherPad is a useful tool for collaborating on a document in real
time between two or more parties with changes and edits being
shown in distinct colors. The tool has a chat feature which
allows for communication during the editing process. The
PowerPoint was given during the class and the technology has
become a part of my daily life since then. The EtherPad I have
used can be found at http://typewith.me.
Conceptual Framework Reflection:
I used this tool to communicate and collaborate with both peers
and students. I have used the tool to edit papers with at-home
students as well as work with my peers on joint projects. This is
one of those delightful tools that really connects people in the
process of collaboration and is a valuable asset to any teacher of
language arts.
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TL-VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
Educational technology leaders understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues
surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and develop programs facilitating
application of that understanding in practice throughout their district/region/state.
Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
COE Conceptual Framework
Indicator
a. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related Proactive: The candidate should be
to technology use.
able to advocate for the removal of
barriers that impede lifelong learning
and hinder transformational systemic
change.
b. Apply technology resources to enable and
empower learners with diverse backgrounds,
characteristics, and abilities.
Artifacts and Reflections
Artifact: Copyrights in an Electronic Environment
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: Information was gained relating to the
legal and ethical practices related to copyright laws and fair
use; Researched rights of the copyright owner and how to
avoid copyright trouble.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: After exploring and
learning laws related to copyright, I am better able to
determine how to avoid barriers that may impede lifelong
learning and hinder transformational systematic change.
Empathetic: The candidate should be Artifact: Addressing Diversity
able to develop the sensitivity for
Course: MEDT 6401
individual, family, and institutional
Semester: Spring 2009
needs that will embrace
NETS Reflection: This activity explored an Optical
transformational systemic change.
Recognition and Text to Speech resource for the visually
impaired.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: This is a tool of
technology that would be used for differentiation in
educating the visually impaired student.
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c. Identify and use technology resources that affirm
diversity.
d. Promote safe and healthy use of technology
resources.
e. Facilitate equitable access to technology
resources for all students.
Culturally Sensitive: The candidate
should be able to develop awareness
and understanding of individual and
group differences when diagnosing
and prescribing transformational
systemic change.
Artifact: Cynthia Says Web Content Assessibility Report
Course: MEDT 7467
Semester: Summer 2010
NETS Reflection: This web application allowed me to check
my website to see if it was user friendly for the students
with disabilities
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The use of this web
application helped to develop awareness and
understanding of individuals with disabilities.
Artifact: None Available
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NETS Reflection:
Conceptual Framework Reflection:
Proactive: The candidate should be
Artifact Addressing Diversity with the use of the Optical
able to advocate for the removal of
Recognition and Text to Speech resource
barriers that impede lifelong learning Course: MEDT 6401
and hinder transformational systemic Semester: Spring 2009
change.
NETS Reflection: The use of the Optical Recognition and
Text to Speech features would allow the visually impaired
equal access to technology.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The use of the Optical
Recognition and Text to Speech technology would help to
remove the barriers to learning that the visually impaired
face in education.
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TL-VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments.
Educational technology leaders coordinate development and direct implementation of technology
infrastructure procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools. Educational technology
leaders:
Performance Indicator
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
a. Use the school technology facilities and resources to
implement classroom instruction.
Artifacts and Reflections
Inquisitive: The candidate should seek
continually to improve their knowledge,
disposition, and skills to influence
transformational systemic change.
Artifact: Use of the Web Cam in the Classroom
Course: MEDT 8461
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: Technology used was a web cam in order to
enhance lesson on how to hold a debate in a language arts
classroom
Conceptual Framework Reflection: I learned to use a web cam in
order to enhance the teaching of how to hold a debate in the
classroom.
b. Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and Collaborative: The candidate should be Artifact: iRespond Evaluation Plan
purchasing technology resources.
able to develop skills to work effectively Course: MEDT 8480
with various stakeholders involved in the Semester: Spring 2011
educational process that will bring about NETS Reflection: Evaluation plan to explore the effectiveness
transformational systemic change.
and implementation of the iRespond system as utilized at
Hightower Trail Middle School. iRespond was a purchased
technology resource implemented to enhance testing and
learning by providing an instant response tool for students and
teachers.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: I became intimately involved
and learned much about the purchasing and decision making
processes used for purchasing technology in my school system. I
also discovered that often such purchases are made without
adequate evaluations.
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c. Participate in professional development opportunities Collaborative: The candidate should be
related to management of school facilities, technology
able to develop skills to work effectively
resources, and purchases.
with various stakeholders involved in the
educational process that will bring about
transformational systemic change.
Artifact: iRespond Evaluation Plan
Course: MEDT 8480
Semester: Spring 2011
NETS Reflection: Part of the iRespond evaluation plan involved
the entire teacher population at my school in staff development
to learn how to utilize the new technology. This staff
development was evaluated for effectiveness by this evaluation
plan.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Participated in professional
development opportunities related to the implementation of
the iRespond system and evaluated the effectiveness of the tool
as well as explored the methods used for purchasing the
technology.
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TL-VIII. Leadership and Vision
Educational technology leaders will facilitate development of a shared vision for comprehensive
integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the
vision. Educational technology leaders:
Performance Indicator
a. Identify and apply educational and technology-related
research, the psychology of learning, and instructional
design principles in guiding the use of computers and
technology in education.
b. Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related
to managing the change process in schools.
COE Conceptual Framework Indicator
Culturally Sensitive: The candidate
should be able to develop awareness
and understanding of individual and
group differences when diagnosing and
prescribing transformational systemic
change.
Artifacts and Reflections
Artifact: Ethological Theories
Course: CEP 8102
Semester: Spring 2010
NETS Reflection: technology was used to research the
psychology of learning. The principle of “ontogeny recapitulates
phylogeny” was reviewed to interpret how it has an impact on
human behavior and education.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Exploration of the
psychology of learning was conducted using the computer and
internet. My understanding of individual differences in the
learning environment was enhanced.
Empathetic: The candidate should be
Artifact: Stakeholder’s Interview
able to develop the sensitivity for
Course: MEDT 8461
individual, family, and institutional needs Semester: Spring 2009
that will embrace transformational
NETS Reflection: An interview with a parent of a student was
systemic change
conducted to gain feedback on how the changes in technology
are affecting the education of her child.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: My sensitivity to individual
student and family needs were enhanced after interviewing a
parent about the changes in technology in the school system
where I am employed.
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c. Apply effective group process skills.
d. Lead in the development and evaluation of district
technology planning and implementation.
e. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with
accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors.
Leading: The candidate should be able to Artifact: The Outsiders Group Response Activity
demonstrate effective leadership skills to Course: MEDT 7467
initiate and facilitate transformational
Semester: Summer 2010
systemic change.
NETS Reflection: This activity is from a website created to teach
The Outsiders to a group of middle school students. It applies
effective group process skills through the use of careful
instructions and a Google Doc response form to be completed
by group participants.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Leading a group of young
learners requires flexibility and clear instructions. Participating
in effective group activities will facilitate systemic changes in
the learning dynamics of my small group. This activity in
particular was very effective at motivating learning.
Adaptive: The candidate should be able Artifact: iRespond Evaluation Final Report
to demonstrate flexibility and strategic Course: MEDT 8480
planning appropriate to a wide variety of Semester: Spring 2011
learners for effective transformational NETS Reflection: This report reflects the results of the iRespond
systemic change.
system implementation and tool effectiveness as utilized at
Hightower Trail Middle School.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: The information in this
report will help guide future efforts in the development and
acquisitions of district technology implementations.
Collaborative: The candidate should be Artifact: Technology Interview/Power Point Presentation
able to develop skills to work effectively Course: MEDT 8461
with various stakeholders involved in the Semester: Spring 2009
educational process that will bring about NETS Reflection: An extensive interview was conducted with a
transformational systemic change.
technology specialist in Cobb County. Information was gathered
on shat has been successful in the diffusion of technology into
education and how technology affects the learning process.
Conceptual Framework Reflection: Ideas were gathered from a
specialist in the field of technology on how to effectively
remove barriers that impede lifelong learning and the
integration of technology into the classroom
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