Edld 5352 week04_assignment[1]_molly redner

EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership: The Technology Link Molly Redner

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.

The superintendent of the district will
need to work with a variety of people
including community stakeholders,
assistant superintendents, the school
District board personnel, etc, in order to develop
superinten
dent a plan of action for all campuses and all
The campus principal’s role is to ensure
students served by the district.
the goals are being met. In order to do
this, s/he should have teachers monitor
each other’s technology use, be available
for help, and even teach lessons. District technology personnel help support
Principals should be the facilitator for campus principals and teachers by
providing staff development and
knowledge about technology and techniques for use in the classroom.
communicate that information to
teachers and students by providing staff
development opportunities. The
principal should take charge of surveying The campus principal set expectations for teachers
staff to develop a needs assessment for and students with regard to technology use. S/he
staff development plans for the teachers should provide staff development opportunities for
as an on-going process. teachers.

Teachers are trained in the latest technology and apply them daily
with their students.

Students are using technology (computers, Internet, etc.) every day in every
classroom. Students should use technology at home in enhance and enrich their
learning.


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.

I am planning a monthly staff development opportunity for teachers to improve their use of technology
in the classroom and as a tool for effective communication with teachers, students, parents, and other
stakeholders. Each month, teachers will have the chance to learn new techniques to incorporate
technology into their daily teaching practices. Each session includes an opportunity for teachers to
explore first-hand a variety of tools (websites, programs, and software) to increase technology use
among students. The goal is to put these tools in the hands of the teachers, so they can best facilitate
the activities to their students.
District technology goals:
Implement a standardized format for employee Web pages to increase communication between school and
home regarding student work and academic progress.
Campus technology goals:
Hands-on investigation, technology & Scientific Process will be incorporated into lessons 2-3 times a week. Additionally, journaling and note-taking skills
will be taught and used by students. Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade students will review science concepts by participating in scheduled weekly visits to
the science lab and additional tutoring as needed.

All teachers will maintain School Wires and will post information regarding ways to support reading, writing, and math at home (and other topics).

Activity Personnel Timeline Resources
Responsible
Analyze CIP to Campus 30 minutes Copies of CIP
identify campus administration chart paper
technology
needs and
goals.
Communication Campus 1 hour Computer lab,
with use of administration, Lap tops,
technology teachers Access to
(teacher email, Internet (email
websites, blogs, netiquette,
etc) teacher
websites, etc.)
Student District 1 hour Computer lab,
engagement in technology Lap tops,
math – using personnel Access to
technology to Campus Internet
strengthen basic administration Web 2.0 tools
skills
Using District 1 hour Computer lab,
technology to technology Lap tops,
increase personnel Access to
reading levels Campus Internet

administration Web 2.0 tools
Using District 1 hour Computer lab,
technology to technology Lap tops,
promote personnel Access to
homework Campus Internet
completion administration Web 2.0 tools


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.
State technology goals:

Provide every student access to e-learning.
Enable every teacher to participate in e-learning training.
Encourage ubiquitous access to computers and connectivity for each student.
Encourage creative technology partnerships with the business community.
Empower students’ participation in the planning process.
District technology goals:
Implement a standardized format for employee Web pages to increase communication between school and
home regarding student work and academic progress.
Campus technology goals:
Hands-on investigation, technology & Scientific Process will be incorporated into lessons 2-3 times a week.
Additionally, journaling and note-taking skills will be taught and used by students. Third, Fourth, and Fifth
Grade students will review science concepts by participating in scheduled weekly visits to the science lab and
additional tutoring as needed.
All teachers will maintain School Wires and will post information regarding ways to support reading, writing,
and math at home (and other topics).

It is important to provide SMART goals for the campus when considering changing the technology
usage. When creating SMART goals, because they are measurable, the goals and the activities for
professional growth can be tied together closely. SMART goals allow a time for reflection and
improvement by considering both the strengths and weaknesses in the professional development
offerings. A great way to analyze the effectiveness of professional development is to consider using
an online survey tool to ask teachers anonymously to submit their opinions and suggestions for
improvements. One of my favorite tools is surveymonkey.com. It provides a way to gather
information and analyze it without compromising the identities of those taking the survey, because it
is completely anonymous.
With the survey software, school leaders can identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in their
campus. To take the analysis to a different level, campus leaders can share the results with the staff
and ask for advice in changing or improving areas of need. This way teachers and stakeholders can
feel a sense of buy-in with the changes and embrace the changes together for the improvement of
staff and student learning.
Considering the multiple days of professional development, it is important to gather reflections from

teachers to indicate how they are implementing technology into their instruction and from the students
as well. Reflections can show teachers and students where their own strengths and weaknesses lie
when it comes to using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning.


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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