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Week 4 Assignment: Due at the end of Week 4.

OverviewLast 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.

– Revised October 2009


Rubric

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

Tasks

Accomplished Proficient Progressing Not Meeting Expectations

Action plan includes an organizational chart identifying key stakeholders in integrating technology and district and campus organizational leadership

Student completes the organizational flow chart identifying key personnel from the district administration through campus implementation responsible for integrating technology and instructional and organizational leadership. Chart must identify personnel titles responsible for this integration and implementation, and a brief description of the role and responsibilities of all personnel.

(Maximum 20 points)

Student completes the organizational chart with some identification of district and campus personnel, but does not address the roles and responsibilities of personnel in integrating and implementing technology, instructional and organizational leadership.

(18 points)

Student provides a partial organizational chart that does not include all key stakeholders, and does not describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel.

(16 point)e

Student does not complete the organizational chart or description of roles and responsibilities.

(0 points)

Comprehensive professional development plan(s) designed to achieve the action plan of integrating technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

Student describes a professional development plan or activities designed to achieve the action plan of integrating technology with instructional and organizational leadership. To achieve 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

Student provides a professional development plan(s) that address two of the three bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(18 points)

Student provides a professional development plan(s) that addresses only one of the three bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(16 points)

Student fails to develop a professional development plan(s).

(0 points)



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 assess the progress and success of the action plan.

The action plan must also include an evaluation plan that provides 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

Student provides an evaluation plan that addresses two of the bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(18 points)

Student provides an evaluation plan that addresses only one of the bulleted items from the Accomplished column.

(16 point)

Student fails to include an evaluation plan in the Week 4 action plan.

(0 points)



integration of technology with instructional and organizational leadership.

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(Maximum 20 points)

Posting action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog, and provides evidence of reviewing and commenting on action plans of other students.

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog and provides evidence, through written comments, of reviewing and reflecting on at least two other student’s action plan.

(Maximum 20 points)

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog and provides evidence, through written comments, of reviewing and reflecting on one other student’s action plan.

(18 points)

Student posts their action plan on the Discussion Board and on their blog but does not provide any comments or reflections on the action plans of other students.

(16 point)

Student does not post on the Discussion Board or on their blog.

(0 points)

Assignment Mechanics

Responses are relevant to course content; student uses correct APA writing mechanics; no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

(Maximum 10 points)

Responses are relevant to course content; one or two errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation, including APA writing mechanics.

(8 points)

Responses are relevant to course content; more than three errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation including APA writing mechanics Needs (6 point)Improvement

Responses do not reflect knowledge of course content, lack clarity and depth, and/or include multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including APA errors.

(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.

Technology Action PlanAction Process Owner Outcome

Keller ISD Technology Plan Goal: 1Develop and implement a Technology Implementation Curriculum Committee to align Technology Applications TEKS and post to KISD website collaboration site.

Executive Director of Technology

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Instructional Technology

Executive Director of Administration

Campus Instructional Technology Facilitators

Increase implementation of technology in all subject areas to increase academic achievement while providing innovative environment to engage learners and create authentic learning experience.

Keller ISD Technology Plan Goal: 1Basswood Elementary CIP Goal 3.4Provide professional development that better incorporates technology and curriculum integration that can be delivered in various modes

Campus Principals Director of

Instructional Technology


Increase in teacher facilitated instruction using technology in all content subject areas.

Basswood Elementary CIP Goal 3.4Establish professional learning communities with administrators and grade level teachers incorporating “data talks” with entire grade level.

Administrators Teachers

Increase the use of available resources in gathering student data and collaboration with colleagues in determining areas needing improvement.

Keller ISD Technology Plan Executive Director of Increase computer to student



Goal: 3Basswood Elementary CIP Goal 3.4Seek funding for additional technology integration in the classrooms.

Technology Director of

Instructional Technology


ration from 4:1 to at 1:1.

Keller ISD Technology Plan Goal: 1 and 2Basswood Elementary administrators, faculty and staff will analyze technology goals and data reports.

Campus Administrators

Campus Instructional Facilitators

Teachers

Basswood Elementary staff will strive toward achieving Long Range Plan for Technology and Keller ISD Technology Plan.

Basswood Elementary CIP Goal 3.4Technology integration will be evaluated and monitored as recommended by the No Child Left Behind Act, STaR Chart guideline for "Target" technology, and KISDcurriculum guidelines.

Superintendent Assistant

Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction


Campus Principals Teachers

Progress mad on Basswood Elementary Campus Improvement Plan 2010-2011 will reflect accomplished goals and implementation strategies regarding technology. Campus STaR Chart data will increase from “Developing Tech” to “Target."




Board of Trustees

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and

Instruction


Superintendent


Certified Instructional Technology Facilitators


Supervisor of Campus Computer Technicians

Campus Technicians

Campus Principals

Teachers

Students



Board of Trustees The school board determines goals and district policies, and ensures Keller ISD abides by national and state educational standards. Strives to uphold the district vision and ensures adequate funds are allocated for district to implement technology goals.

Superintendent This individual acts as the educational leader and chief executive officer of Keller ISD and is responsible for the effective execution of policies and goals in the area of technology, along with all other district policies and goals. In addition, this individual is responsible for planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the education programs, services, and facilities.

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and

Instruction

This individual directs, plans, evaluates, and provides leadership for the overall curriculum and instruction and staff development programs for the district including technology implementation and integration.


This individual efficiently plans, directs, and evaluates the operational, financial, and personnel activities associated with technology.


This individual directs and facilitates the effective use of computers and other technologies in the instructional programs throughout the district. Assists in developing the plans for integrations of technology into the instructional program. In addition, this individual coordinates and implements the technology staff development and training program.

Campus Principal Models the appropriate use of technology and ensures the Technology Applications are taught and being mastered by all students and teachers. Collaborates with Instructional Technology Facilitators to ensure appropriate staff development is offered as evidenced by teacher and student achievement data.

Certified Instructional Technology Facilitators

Certified Instructional Technology Facilitators among Keller ISD serve as liaisons between district and campuses among each feeder pattern. These individuals provide campus level training to staff in order to facilitate the effective use of technology during instruction. In addition, they provide technical support in the use of hardware and software.

Supervisor of Campus Computer

Technicians

This individual supervises the daily activities of campus based technical staff in resolving computer and communications related services problems. This individual distributes technology related work orders through the Eduphoria work order system.

Campus Technician This individual responds to campus work orders as directed by Supervisor of Campus Computer Technicians.

Teachers Teachers must participate in staff development training and collaborate among colleagues in order to increase knowledge regarding strategies for implementating and integrating technology into the curriculum and classroom instruction.

Students Students must be engaged and motivated in learning by actively participating in activities and utilizing available technology in the classroom. Students must master grade level Technology Application TEKS.

The Role of the Principal:

The principal must lead his/her campus in working toward district and campus technology goals

by appropriately modeling the daily use of technology and collaborating with district and campus

individuals regarding progress toward these goals. Additionally, principals must ensure all staff

members demonstrate proficiency in using available technology resources. Furthermore, it is

necessary for all staff to be knowledgeable regarding the process of attaining support or necessary

professional development for the implementation of technology. It is the principal’s responsibility

to inform campus staff on the appropriate communication system and personnel in order to attain

technological support. In addition, principals must monitor teacher’s use of available resources and

integration of technology into the curriculum and instruction in efforts to attain campus technology

goals.


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 reviewing and analyzing Keller Independent School District data from sources such as the

Basswood Elementary School Texas Campus STaR Chart results 2008-2010, Keller ISD

Improvement Plan 2010-2011, Keller ISD Technology Plan 2006-2011, and Basswood Elementary

School Improvement Plan 2010-2011, it is evident planning professional development activities in

order to improve the use of available technology resources and the integration of technology into

instruction at Basswood Elementary School is necessary. The Keller District


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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.


Improvement Plan includes the goal of implementing “various modes of curriculum integration” (2010-

2011). Furthermore, the Basswood Elementary Improvement Plan 2010-2011 includes the goal of

using new methods for implementing technology integration. I recommend planning professional

development activities that include reviewing these documents and additional data reports to establish

awareness of technology needs among campus faculty members. In addition, I recommend

professional development activities in which teachers are actively participating in attaining new

methods of implementing technology into instruction using available technology resources. Lastly, I

recommend establishing professional learning communities among grade level teams and

administrative staff by following the procedures for Basswood Elementary “data talks. As a result,

effective learning communities will be established among all grade level teachers. Teachers will be

involved in these discussions in order for all team members to gain awareness of grade level

instructional needs.


Recommended Professional Development Activities In order for faculty and staff at Basswood Elementary to increase awareness regarding the current use of technology on campus, it may be necessary for teachers to be involved in analyzing Keller Independent School District and Campus Improvement Plan technology goals and AEIS and STaR Chart data reports. Collaboration among colleagues regarding technology goals and current use of technology at Basswood Elementary School may increase motivation for staff to seek and attend additional professional development in this area.

Activity Persons

Responsible

Time, Materials,

and Location

Evaluation

Each teacher at Basswood Elementary School will be randomly divided into four small groups/teams. Team members will actively participate by establishing a Team Leader, Time Keeper, Reporter, and Task Manager in the group. Teachers will use laptops to access the Keller District Improvement Plan, Basswood Elementary Campus Improvement Plan, AEIS data, or Campus STaR Chart data on the Keller ISD website. The Campus Instructional Facilitator will provide each group the specific internet location for accessing one of four documents for analysis and review. Each group will seek out and note improvement goals related to technology and/or areas of strengths and weakness documented in the data reports.

Campus Instructional Facilitator

Administrators

Teachers

3:30-4:15

Teacher Laptops

Projection Screen

Library

All teachers will be knowledgeable regarding the district and campus technology goals and expectations. Teachers attend three technology professional development sessions and implement the use of technology into instruction. Administrators and SBDM will monitor progress of district and campus improvement goals by performing and documenting School View observation walk throughs, PDAS evaluations, and student achievement data.

Teachers will collaborate in Teachers 3:30-4:15 Each grade level



planning a 5-10 minute PowerPoint presentation on their assigned document. The campus instructional facilitator will guide each team in attaining relevant information regarding using technology at Basswood Elementary. After gathering and discussing information on the District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plan, AEIS data, and STaR Chart data report, each group will present PowerPoint presentation to the entire faculty and staff.

Campus Instructional Facilitator

Teacher Laptops

Projection Screen

Library

Eduphoria

team will create and present one lesson plan integrating the use of new methods of technology for specific content area objectives.

Each grade level team will meet with the Campus Technology Facilitator during his/her planning period to address the need of integrating new methods of using technology into instruction and curriculum. Technology Facilitator will contribute ideas for preparing a grade level lesson plan according to specific district objectives using a new mode of technology such as Smartboards, blogging, or utilizing student clickers. Each team will establish a Task Manager, Time Keeper, and a Reporter in order for all participants to be engaged in learning. Each grade level will create a lesson plan using Edupohoria grade level objectives and integrating the new mode of technology during

Campus Technology Facilitator

Teachers

Time: Grade level team planning period

Teacher laptops

Eduphoria: District learning objectives

Teacher lesson plans

Each grade level collaborates in creating a lesson plan integrating and utilizing a new method technology. Each grade level team member participates in delivering the created lesson to colleagues. All Basswood Elementary teachers will demonstrate the use of new methods of technology utilizing at least one new technology method learned in staff meeting/ professional development session.



instruction. Each team will present the created lesson to colleagues. All teachers will have an opportunity to share and learn this new method of using technology by participating in each new lesson.

Each grade level team will present a new method of integrating technology into instruction to Basswood Elementary faculty. Each faculty member will attain additional strategies of integrating new methods of technology by participating in the lessons presented by each grade level team.

Teachers Time: Weekly scheduled staff meeting

3:30-4:30

Library

Teacher laptops

Technology resources: Blog sites, Smartboards, and clickers

Every teacher will attain new technology skills for implementation of technology in instruction by attending weekly staff meetings. Successful implementation of these new methods will be evidenced by monitoring weekly lesson plans and documenting progress on district and campus improvement plans on campus collaboration site, School View observation data, PDAS evaluation data, district and campus Texas STaR Charts and AEIS data 2010-2011.

Establish professional learning communities among grade level teams in order to increase collaboration among colleagues and improve

Administrators

Grade level teams

Time: Grade level team planning period

Teacher

Weekly PLC meetings with administrators and grade level team members will occur. As a



student achievement data. In addition to meeting solely with administrators for Data Talks, this meeting will include all grade level team members. Each teacher will present his/her classroom achievement data and charts available using Eduphoria, AIMS Web, and benchmark testing. Using this data, teachers and administrators will collaborate in planning strategies to increase student achievement.

laptops

Eduphoria

AIMS Web link

result of collaboration among colleagues to improve teaching strategies, student achievement should increase in all content areas. Basswood Elementary student achievement data will improve as evidenced by 2010-2011 AEIS report, campus benchmark testing, and student grades.

Keller Independent School District will establish a Technology Implementation Curriculum Committee




Executive Director of AdministrationCampus Instructional Technology Facilitators

Time: In Progress

Materials: LRPT, Keller ISD Technology Plan, STaR Chart, Technology Applications TEKS, Keller ISD Curriculum-Eduphoria

Committee will hold monthly meetings during the 2011-2012 school year.

Keller ISD administrators will secure additional funding for implementation of LRPT, Keller ISD Technology Plan, and

Superintendent


Texas LRPT

Keller ISD Technology Plan

Keller ISD student to computer ratio will increase to 1:1 by the end of



Campus Improvement Plans




Campus Principals

Keller ISD Improvement Plan

Campus Improvement Plan

Yearly District Budget

State Technology Allotment

Title II Part D

Federal Programs

Grants

Donations

Board Approved Local Funding

2011-2012 school year.

Documentation on Keller ISD STaR Chart, progress on District Improvement Plan, progress on Campus Improvement Plan, increased student achievement as evidenced on AEIS reports, and benchmark testing.

References:

Basswood Elementary Campus Improvement Plan. (2010-2011). Keller, TX: Keller Independent School District.

Keller Independent School District Improvement Plan. (2010-2011). Keller, TX: Keller Independent School District.



Keller Independent School District Technology Plan (2009-2011). Keller, TX: Keller Independent School District.

Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

Texas STaR chart: School technology and readiness: The campus chart. (2006). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

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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