Technology Integration Action Plan

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.



Identifying Roles for Technology
Integration Action Plan

Deputy Superintendent

Jerry Dennis

District Executive Director for Instructional Technology

Denise Gooden

Campus Administrator

Marsha Jones

Campus Technology Liaison Team Leaders Technology Integration
Specialist
Tommy Bo Sharon Austin Tait & Tracie Lee Lori Muirhead

Classroom Instructors

ELAR Social Studies Science Math________________
Valarie Mechler Pam Dunn Jim Lewis Audria Courtney
Elsie Torres Trevor Tustison Maribel Balderas Angel Pina
Mary Warhop Kasey Alford Sacha Campos Lena Toole
Denea Thomas Laura Borrego Suzanne Rose Carolyn Graham



Exploring Roles for Technology Integration
Action Plan

Deputy Superintendent Oversee and approve campus administration and district personnel
request for funding, staff development, or curriculum adaptations as
Jerry Dennis related to achieving goals of the action plan.

Campus Administrator Evaluate data related to technology initiatives.
Work with Executive Director for Instructional Technology to
Marsha Jones identify resources needed, trainings available, and trends present in
21st century learner centered campuses.
Oversee and approve initiatives related to above research led by
campus tech liaison, integration specialist, and team leaders.
Evaluate classroom instructors’ progress in applying strategies
needed for technology integration.

District Executive Director
for Instructional Technology Ensure infrastructure necessary for technology integration is
maintained and available.
Denise Gooden Provide access to resources needed by campus technology liaison
to conduct appropriate staff trainings.
Inform campus administrator of emerging trends related to meeting
technology TEKS.
Act as a consultant to campus administration when budgetary
decisions are being made for technology.

Campus Technology Liaison
Identify and attend on-going education in relation to technology
integration in the 21st century classroom.
Tommy Bo
Develop and provide effective and regular staff training directly
related to current campus needs and goals.
Provide classroom instructors with support in accessing and
maintaining virtual programs, software, and equipment.



Technology Integration
Specialist Create sample lessons and examples for technology integration to
be shared with campus instructors.
Lori Muirhead Provide lessons in the library for all students to train them on how
to effectively utilize new technology and social media services to
meet academic needs.
Maintain a current and relevant campus web-site with links to
virtual learning lounges, education resources, tutoring links,
teacher links, and resource information designed to help inform
and educate parents on technology integration in learning.

Team Leaders

Sharon Austin Tait & Provide support to classroom instructors in all areas related to
Tracie Lee technology integration.
Analyze lesson plans and make suggestions for possible
technology integration.
Provide “snapshot” analysis of technology TEKS as related to
sixth grade.
Utilize the virtual meeting space, Blackboard, to expose teachers
to online learning communities through the use of Wikis,
discussion boards, blogs, and web-conferences, etc.
Demonstrate innovative technology practices in personal lesson
planning and delivery.
Work with campus administrator, technology liaison, and
technology integration specialist to analyze and review data.

Attend technology related staff development.
Classroom Instructors Analyze and apply technology TEKS into lesson plans.
Participate in Blackboard experiences twice a month.
Demonstrate innovative technology practices in lesson planning and
delivery.
Complete requested surveys and data protocol.

To monitor and ensure the implementation of the organization chart Mrs. Jones will utilize her
administration team in analyzing weekly lesson plans, by her review of the Blackboard activities, and
through the observation allowed in professional observations and walkthroughs. She will also maintain
weekly contact with team leaders and the tech liaison and integration specialist.



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.

After analyzing the STaR chart summary reports for the school years of 2006 through 2009
Rick Schneider Middle School has achieved and maintained Advanced rankings in Educator
Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support, and
Infrastructure for Technology. While there is still tremendous progress that needs to be made in
these three areas if the campus is to achieve the Target goals, there was one area that requires the
most consideration at this particular time. Teaching and Learning has been identified as in the
developing stage for these three school years. While some may point to limited access to
technology as a reason for their schools developing rank in this area, Rick Schneider cannot
claim this as a possible cause. Therefor it has been determined that the campus has only recently
achieved advanced rating in Educator Preparation and Development and therefore may still need
to focus on this element in order to observe increased growth in areas of Teaching and Learning.
With this in mind there needs to be a focus on providing teacher staff development designed
towards the implementation of teaching and learning practices that reflect the integration of 21st
century learning practices with an emphasis on technology. This action plan will focus on four
primary goals in order to pace development at a more realistic speed. Keeping these goals in
mind specific staff development has been identified at the district level and has also been adapted
and developed at the campus level to help directly meet these initiatives for the 2011-2012
school year. Team leaders will work closely with the campus technology liaison and integration
specialist to inform their classroom instructors of impending trainings. They will also utilize a
separate campus initiative, Curriculum on Walls, to help encourage the development of relevant
cross curricular student generated projects using technology. Below is found a table with the
following information; observable goals that will guarantee the integration of technology into
teaching and learning, staff development specifically designed to assist instructors in achieving
these goals, training facilitators, as well as, time and locations of particular sessions.



Goal Staff Development Facilitator Timelines

Implementation of Let’s Gaggle! Lori Muirhead & May 2, 2011
academic blogging for An overview of how to Tommy Bo 4:15-6:15
students. develop an online RSMS
learning community
for students.

Effective utilization of Creating Interactive Tommy Bo April 30, 2011
promethean boards Flipcharts that RSMS 4:15-6:15
for 21st century Support Critical
learning Thinking Skills
opportunities.

Increase development ActivTopics: Luci Weaver April 12, 2011
of student generated PowerPoint’s to Administration 4:15-6:15
multi-media reports. Inspire Building

Tommy Bo April 14, 2011
RSMS Conference
Periods

Global learning Global Learning Lori Muirhead May 17, 2011
experience: students Communities: PLC Meetings
engage in a global An overview on how
learning community. to participate in
international virtual
learning community.



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.

Continued
Analysis of
Texas Campus
STaR Chart for
Participation 2011-2012
in Project Analysis of
Tomorrow AEIS data for
surveys by 2011-2012
students.

Evaluation of
Observable Analysis of
Action Plan
learning as on-line teacher
perceived by surveys
administrative related to
walkthroughs. trainings

Evaluation of
Routine
teacher
evaluation of
assimilation to
teacher lesson
Blackboard
plans.
experiences



DATA ANALYSIS

Marsha Jones

Site Based Decision Making Committee

Team Leaders

SURVEY ANALYSIS

Marsha Jones

Lori Muirhead

Technology Committee

TEACHER & LEARNING
ANALYSIS

Campus Administrators

Team Leaders



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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