The Use of Computers

Caynon Strickland, Desha Mills, Rubisela Lucatero

Dr. Gayle J. Dodson

EDAD 5335

Action Plan Caynon Strickland

PrincipalISLCC Standard 3Principal Computer Use

Desha MillsStudent

Technology in the ClassroomAdvantages of Computer useSkills Develop through computer useBenefits in the learning EnvironmentComputer Use and Family InvolvementPrincipal’s Responsibilities

Rubisela LucateroTeacher

Technology Standards for teachers5 Internet Technologies school teachers need to knowPrinciples for integrating Technology in the CurriculumTechnology planningThree keys to Technology Excellence

Computer Use ~ the Principal

Caynon Strickland

ISLCC Standard 3

“A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, effi cient, and effective learning environment.”

“The most effective way school administrators can

promote technology use is to themselves be

knowledgeable and effective users of technology”

Betty Kistler

Where to Begin?

International Society for Technology in Education’s standards for administratorswww.iste.org/standards

Principal Computer use

CommunicationRecord KeepingInformation Gathering

Support

COMMUNICATION

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E-MailFacebookTwitter

BlogChatroom

WikiSurveys

Record Keeping

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Entering and Managing

InformationStudent Discipline(TxEIS)

Teacher Walk-Throughs(Mobile Principal)

Teacher Evaluations(School Stream –

district forms)

School Improvement Plan

(word processor)

Reports to Central Office

(Word Processor)

Teacher Information Notes

(Word Processor)

Work Orders and Other forms

(School Stream)

Substitutes(AESOP)

Accessing Information

Attendance

Grades

Contact Information

Health Information

Scheduling

Each institution has its own unique way of keeping track of and reporting school data. Here are a couple of useful sites:

List of software:http://www.capterra.com/school-administration-software

Process for evaluating software: http://pareonline.net/getvn.asp?v=6&n=14

Information Gathering

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Useful Informational sites for Texas Principals: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Texas Education Agency

http://www.tassp.org/index.cfmTexas Association of School Principals

http://www.tepsa.org/Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

http://www.uiltexas.org/University Interscholastic League

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=247&rl=2

Texas Administrative Code – Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Support

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As school leaders, we must realize we are in this together with one common goal: what is best for students.

Some useful computer sites where principals can share with and learn from one another:

Connectedprincipals.com(collective thoughts of school administrators that want to share best practices in education)

Effectiveprincipals.blogspot.com(principals share effective strategies that positively impact their school)

Frankbuck.blogspot.com(time management for school leaders)

Blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTALK(provides interesting commentary and useful suggestions for leading your school)

www.schoolprincipalblog.com(information and tips for school principals)

Other computer use implications for the principal

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The Digital Divide(providing equity and access to students)

Online Safety(Internet use policies in place)

Copyright(Ensuring teachers and students follow copyright laws)

Computer Use by Students

Desha Mills

Technology in the Classroom

Technology can be used as tools to create instructional materials or as presentation devices to provide information in a variety of ways;

• Ebooks

• Smartboards

• Powerpoint

• Global communication

Advantages of Computer Use

The potential to reach students with various ability learning styles

An increase in student’s interest and motivation throughout the school day

Teachers prepare students for future use through different stages of their life

Advantages for “At Risk” Population

The use of technology can lead to improvements in math, science, social studies, and language arts. At Risk population can demonstrate:

Improved attitude

Improved Confidence

Improved writing skills

Advantage Over Traditional Methods of Assessment

• Active participation through increase motivation which leads to purposeful learning, self-confidence, and self-esteem

• Application of knowledge through higher order thinking projects

• Students’ portfolios in various subject areas will allow teachers to demonstrate and assess growth

Skills Develop through Computer Use

Usage can enhance information processing skills

Ability to locate information

Work in groups

Develop presentation skills

Skills Develop through Computer Use

Tutoring for basic reading and math skills

Students control their own pace

Instant feedback

Benefits in the Learning Environment

Improve whole group lessons

Enhance the curriculum

Provide visualization

Flexibility of how students are assess on content

Share resources

Able to demonstrate difficult concept in various content.

Computer Use and Family Involvement

Increase communication with parents at home

Parents develop their own computer skills

Spending more time with their families

Less time watching TV

Principal’s Responsibilities

Staff and student training on Internet Safety

Proper documentation of parental permission for student use

Proper documentation of parental permission for photography or video of student

Staff development throughout the year on integration of technology in the curriculum

Teacher and student access to the proper technology. Principal is responsible for obtaining and securing grants for the appropriate technology, if district is unable to provide to schools

Computer Use by Teachers

Rubisela Lucatero

Technology Standards for

teachers

Technology Standards for

teachersI. Technology Operations and Concepts

II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments

III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

IV. Assessment and Evaluation

V. Productivity and Professional Practice

VI.Social, Ethical, Legal, and Humans Issues

5 Internet Technologies

teachers need to know

5 Internet Technologies

teachers need to know1. Classroom Management applications

2. Lecture Capture

3. Parent Portals

4. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)

5. Skype

Principles for integrating Technology

in the Curriculum

Principles for integrating Technology

in the Curriculum1. Develop a plan for the assistive

technology implementation

2. Time to plan instruction using the assistive technology in the classroom

3. Materials age-appropriate and motivating to the individual student

4. Learn to use the assistive technology before it is introduced into the daily classroom routine

Principles for integrating Technology

in the Curriculum5. Easily accessible within the classroom

6. Create materials that are specific too the curriculum

7. Training and technical

8. Support from classmates

9. Others who are using the assistive technology successfully

Principles for integrating Technology in the

Curriculum10.The value of support

11.Special education support for student expectations

12.Administrative support

13.An Assistive technology team coordinators

14.Procedures

15.Using settings other than the classroom

Technology Planning

Technology Planning

Teachers can:Ask to be involve in the planning process

Utilize technology to involve students in an engaging curriculum

Help other teachers integrate technology

Communicate concern and propose changes

Display enthusiasm and try something new

Technology Planning

Three keys to Technology ExcellenceCommunity involvement

Staff development

Planning

Works Cited (Principal) Brockmeier, L., Pate, J., & Leech, D. (2010). Principals' Use of Computer

Technology. Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom, 2(3), 85-90. Connected Principals. (n.d.). Connected Principals. Retrieved January 24,

2014, from http://connectedprincipals.com Demski, J. (2012, June 1). The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Tech-Leading

Principals: Unwrapping the Key Attributes That Transform Principals into Effective Technology Leaders in Their Schools and in Their Districts. T H E Journal, July 2012, 1-7.

Forman, K. & Soloff J. (2010). Preparing for educational leadership. Boston, MA: Pearson Learning Solutions.

Garland, V. (2010). Emerging Technology Trends and Ethical Practices for the School Principal. J. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, 38(1), 39-49.

Larkin, P. (2013). Tweeting the Good News and Other Ways to use Social Media. Educational Leadership, 70(7), 70-72.

Starr, L. (2009, September 23). The Administrator's Role in Technology Integration. Education World:. Retrieved January 22, 2014, from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech087.shtml

Welcome to the Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved January 22, 2014, from http://www.tea.state.tx.us

Williamson, R. (n.d.). Great new Resources for Principals. Education Partnerships, Inc. Retrieved January 24, 2013, from

http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED538404.pdf

Works Cited (Student)

http://yosemite.wbu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=85833634&site=eds-live">Making Best Practices Better.</a>

<a href="http://yosemite.wbu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=71740202&site=eds-live">Mobile Devices Drive Creative Instruction.</a>

<a href="http://yosemite.wbu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=87064628&site=eds-live">Using Technology to make a Difference.</a>

<a href="http://yosemite.wbu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ofm&AN=71796979&site=eds-live">Our Digital Conversion.</a>

Works Cited (Teacher)

http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets_for_teachers_2000.pdf?sfvrsn=2

http://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/11/5-internet-technologies-that-school-administrators-need-to-know-about

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/planning.shtml

http://www.sc.edu/scatp/cdrom/integratingat.htm