Internship+Reflection+May+2010

TF-II.C.1 Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accurate and suitability based on district and state standards. TF-III. A.2 Use and apply major research findings related to the use of technology in education to support the integration of communication tools through the curriculum. TF-III.E. 1 Describe and identify curricular methods and trends related to the u se of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum.
 * ** Date: May, 2010 Total Internship hours at the start of the month: ** || 80 ||
 * ** Week ** || **Functions** ||  || **Hrs** ||
 * **1** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Assisted teachers in creating blogs and website links for students to access in their Knomi site……district created goal setting curriculum.

Worked with Mrs. Roberts, SLP principal, with creating subscription sites in Knomi for her to communicate goals and desires with her students. TF-V Educational Technology Facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice. TF-V.C.8 Set and manipulate preferences, defaults, and other selectable features of productivity tools commonly found in PK-12 schools.

Helped Mrs. Covey, ESL teacher at Dunbar Elementary troubleshoot and get a video to convert to play on a laptop in a Cinco de Mayo program and include sound for the whole performance. TF-V.C.2 Assist others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications, and /or other products. TF-VII.B.3 Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of technology infrastructure.

Assisted Suzanne Weir in locating and/or creating lessons and sites for evaluating her Kindergarten students’ ability to add and subtract. TF-I.A.2 Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs. TF-II.C.1 Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accurate and suitability based on district and state standards. TF-IV Educational Technology Facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.

Worked with and assisted teachers and students on getting students to enter their SMART goals into Knomi’s My Journey, after completing curriculum in classroom. TF-IV.B.1 Guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. TF-IV.C.1 Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students’ use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. || 7 || TF-VII.A.6 Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings.
 * ^  || ** Communication with Supervisor ** || Ronnie Thompson ||^   ||
 * **2** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Helped Mrs. Bullock at Dunbar Elementary troubleshoot an internet connection issue that affected the use of her Mimio Interactive.

Gathered serial numbers and attached inventory tags at Spring Lake Park Elementary and Dunbar Elementary for Mimio devices. TF-VII.A.5 Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries.

Helped Christie Freeman at Morriss Elementary to create ways to enhance video production with her students and devise a plan for incorporating her student artwork into digital storytelling. TF-I.A.2 Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs. TF-III.A.1 Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools. TF-III.A.5 Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print, media, and graphics.

Met with Kathy Owen, principal at Dunbar Elementary, to discuss technology interactions with students during the Tier 2 schedule. Recommendations were made to model lessons in the classrooms. TF-VIII.D.1 Participate in cooperative group processes that were effective. TF-IV.A.1 Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. TF-VII.B.4 Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer-related technologies. || 5 || TF-VII.B.5 Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. TF-VIII.D.3 Identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment. TF-VIII.D.5 Discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan. TF-VIII.E.1 Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings.
 * ^  || ** Communication with Supervisor ** || Ronnie Thompson ||^   ||
 * **3** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Met with Mrs. Roberts, principal at Spring Lake Park Elementary, on implementing technology training during Tier 2 schedule and how the computer lab will be utilized the following year.

Met with colleagues in an Instructional Technology Meeting to discuss district purchased on line training software. TF-III.A.6 Use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment. TF-V.A.2 Disseminate information on district-wide policies for the professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators. TF-VII.B.6 Use distance and online learning facilities. TF-VIII.D.7 Examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management.

Attended Mimio Master’s Face to Face training in Shreveport, Louisiana and learn ways of implementing technology to support professional growth. TF-V.A.1 Identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology. || 11 || Professional Development, Curriculum & Assessment, Innovative Technology TF-VIII.D Educational Technology Facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision.
 * ^  || ** Communication with Supervisor ** || Ronnie Thompson ||^   ||
 * **4** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Attended a meeting on next year’s curriculum plan involving C-Scope, which is a comprehensive, customizable, user-friendly curriculum management system built on the most current research-based practices in the field. This multi-faceted system includes three key components that operate seamlessly:

Videotaped an assembly for Kids at Hope and sent Kevin McCarty video footage through a shared file. TF-VII.A.2 Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information resources.

Mimio and iPod Training/Review. Completed follow-up visits for recapping Mimio use and iPod use in the classroom. TF-VI.B.2 Identify, classify, and recommend adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in procurement and implementation. TF-VI.E. 1 Recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers. || 9 || TF-1.A.1 Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans TF-1.A.3 Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts. TF-II.A.3 Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technology.
 * ^  || ** Communication with Supervisor ** || Ronnie Thompson ||^   ||
 * **5** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Conducted student and teacher trainings through Knomi on subscribing to subscriptions that will be useful in the learning environment during Tier 2.

Assisted Karen Austin, Special Education teacher, with setting up her new document camera, the ELMO and discussing ways to integrate this assistive device into the curriculum. TF-III.B.1 Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners, including adaptive and assistive technology. TF-V.C.3 Demonstrate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices in content areas.

Conducted student and teacher trainings through Knomi on subscribing to subscriptions that will be useful in the learning environment during Tier 2. TF-1.A.1 Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans TF-1.A.3 Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts. TF-II.A.3 Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technology.

Met with the administrative staff at Dunbar Elementary to discuss needed technology resources for the next school year and allocated budget money to these areas and placed orders. TF-VII.B.2 Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. TF-VIII.D.2 Conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment. || 8 ||
 * ^  || ** Communication with Supervisor ** || Ronnie Thompson ||^   ||
 * ** Hours worked this month: ** || 40 ||
 * ** Total internship hours to date including this month: ** || 120 ||

__Reflection__
Reflection for Month of May: During the month of May, I was able to plan a few more field experience activities and cover 40 more of my internship hours. I found several opportunities throughout the whole month to participate in helping, guiding, and assisting those on my campuses. I was able to assist more teachers with posting blogs and adding links into our goal setting curriculum. They were able to guide students in posting to these blogs and using these websites in class and at home. Using these links, students can dig deeper to find information that stretches their ability to reason and analyze. They can interact with information online and connect instantly to relevant content that is also engaging and malleable (Solomon & Schrum, 2007). I worked with Mrs. Roberts, one of my principals, with creating a subscription in this goal setting curriculum plan and allowed the students to subscribe to this site and view tips Mrs. Roberts posted for them. These standards were addressed: TF-II.C.1 Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accurate and suitability based on district and state standards, TF-III. A.2 Use and apply major research findings related to the use of technology in education to support the integration of communication tools through the curriculum, TF-III.E.1 Describe and identify curricular methods and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum, TF-V Educational Technology Facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice, and TF-V.C.8 Set and manipulate preferences, defaults, and other selectable features of productivity tools commonly found in PK-12 schools.  During this same week, I helped the ESL teacher convert a video file to play for a program and worked with Kindergarten teachers to find links to sites to help diagnose addition and subtraction skills in their students. Also helped one of the RtI teachers find or troubleshoot why her internet connection would not work. These standards were addressed: TF-V.C.2 Assist others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications, and /or other products, TF-VII.B.3 Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of technology infrastructure, TF-I.A.2 Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs, TF-II.C.1 Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accurate and suitability based on district and state standards, TF-IV Educational Technology Facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies, and TF-VII.A.6 Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. Helped teachers and their students with entering smart goals into our goal setting curriculum and located all serial numbers and tagged all Mimio Interactice software at two campuses. TF-IV.B.1 Guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning, TF-IV.C.1 Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students’ use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity, and TF-VII.A.5 Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries were covered. Met with a teacher at Morriss Elementary looking for ways to incorporate storytelling into their Engineering Program and provide technology integration. The advancement of presentation technology is one of the most powerful innovations in educational technology (Pitler, 2007).  I Worked with Kathy Owen and Debbie Roberts, principals, to devise a plan of action for Tier 2, extended year program, for incorporating technology into the extended days and utilizing the curriculum. TF-I.A.2 Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs, TF-III.A.1 Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools, TF-III.A.5 Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print, media, and graphics, TF-VIII.D.1 Participate in cooperative group processes that were effective, TF-IV.A.1 Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques, TF-VII.B.4 Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer-related technologies, TF-VII.B.5 Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings, TF-VIII.D.3 Identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment, and TF-VIII.D.5 Discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan, and TF-VIII.E.1 Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings were all covered.  During this month, I also met with colleagues to discuss district-purchased software that could be used for online training of staff for professional development, and had a face to face training with Mimio Masters to complete the Master level training for professional hours. Also, attended a district administrative meeting to discuss the implementation of C-Scope as our adopted content management plan. These standards were addressed: TF-III.A.6 Use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment, TF-V.A.2 Disseminate information on district-wide policies for the professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators, TF-VII.B.6 Use distance and online learning facilities, TF-VIII.D.7 Examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management, TF-V.A.1 Identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology, and TF-VIII Educational Technology Facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision. Videotaped an assembly for the district web designer and sent footage through the network.  I Conducted review trainings over Mimio and iPods usage in the classroom for remediation and continued trainings for teachers and students with Knomi subscriptions so they could use them during the summer weeks as well as during the year. TF-VII.A.2 Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information resources. TF-1.A.1 Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans, TF-1.A.3 Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts, and TF-II.A.3 Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technology were covered. Assisted a teacher with her new document camera and showed the many ways this camera could be used in her special education classroom. Last, but not least, I met with the administrative team at Dunbar Elementary to discuss and purchase the needed technology hardware and software for the next school year. These standards were covered: TF-III.B.1 Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners, including adaptive and assistive technology, TF-V.C.3 Demonstrate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices in content areas, TF-VII.B.2 Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources, and TF-VIII.D.2 Conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.    References  Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. 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