ISTE+Standard+TF-VII


 * ISTE Standard TF-VII **


 * Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments (TF/TL-VII) **

 TF/TL-VII.A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. In this case I helped to update the database of the AEISIT for the new school year 2010-2011. Once the school year finished, I backed up in the local mass storage device. Also, I helped to implement the Computers on Wheels (COW). We have a portable computer lab consisting in 22 computers to install them in any classroom that need it; for instance, we used it for testing, practice and assessments such as TELPAS.

TF/TL-VII.B. Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. I have been assisting the school administrators giving them advice in the purchase of software and hardware. We acquired software such as File Maker to for the PDAS, that is provided through Region XIII, ESC ( Region XIII, 2011). Other acquisition from the district was some camera documents //ELMOs//. I this case, I helped to submit the proposal to the superintendent that included a PowerPoint presentation to support the need of these useful devices that is part of the 21st century learning environments, according to the State Educational Technology Directors Association, (nd).

TF/TL-VII.C. Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. It was a great opportunity to serve as facilitator during some staff development sessions, especially during the induction training for the school year 2011-2012. I participated in showing new teachers how to use the different applications available in the school, such as email, gradebook and school website.

I know that sophisticated computer technology requires leaders to analyze and coordinate infrastructure issues, implement policies ensuring that systems are maintained and upgraded, and plan and budget the necessary resources to support and strategically grow a robust technology program supporting instruction and administrative practice as stated by Williamson and Redish, (2009).

**Reference: **

Region XIII (2011). Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS). Retrieved from http://www5.esc13.net/pdas.

State Educational Technology Directors Association, (nd). 21st Century Learning Environment Model. http://www.setda.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=281&name=DLFE-424.pdf

Williamson, J. & Redish, T., (2009). ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards: What Every K-12 Leader Should Know and Be Able to Do. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Kindle Edition.