ISTE+Standard+TF-VIII


 * ISTE Standard TF-VIII ** **Leadership and Vision (TF/TL-VIII) **

Leadership and vision in the field of instructional technology are often associated with long-range strategic planning, which is a prominent part of our job as technology professionals and administrators, as stated by Williamson and Redish, (2009). For this reason, the development of this skills is crucial to succeed in this challenge that I have as future administrator. TF/TL-VIII.A. Identify and apply educational and technology related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of computers and technology in education. I am part of the admin team that frequently discusses and evaluates current research in educational technology and how to implement it in the school. TF/TL-VIII.B. Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. Golden Rule has been experiencing changes in order to meet the students’ needs. In the technology field it was not the exception. With the vision of the school superintendent I was part of the team that every year think in how to implement new technology in the classroom, from providing computers to teachers to the use of smart boards. TF/TL-VIII.C Apply effective group process skills. I had the opportunity to serve the students from third grade during the school year 2010-2011, modeling the use of the student response systems //Quizdom// in mathematics. This constituted a new approach in our school to increase students’ engagement (Penuel, Crawford, Haydel, Boscardin, Masyn & Urdan , 2005). TF/TL-VIII.D. Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. For example, for second consecutive school year I am in charge of School Technology and Readiness, STaR Chart evaluation. I have learned how to coordinate all teachers from the four campuses to comply with the requirement consisting in reporting the progress of districts receiving funds from No Child Left Behind (TEA, nd). I also know that STaR Chart survey is an important tool more about the situation of the school in the technology field. TF/TL-VIII.E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. Have been working shoulder to shoulder with the administrators defining and supporting policies related to the use of technology for instruction. I made some recommendations in classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers. **Reference: **

 Penuel, W. R., Crawford, V., Boscardin, C. K., Masyn, K., Debarger, A. H., & Urdan, T. C. (2005). // Teaching with student response system technology: A survey of K-12 teachers. // Menlo Park, CA: SRI International. Retrieved from http://ctl.sri.com/publications/downloads/Teaching_with_Audience_Response_Systems_Brief_Report.pdf.

TEA (nd). STaR Chart. Overview. Retrieved from http://starchart.epsilen.com/nclb/default.html

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.