Standards 1.3 Policies, Procedures, Programs & Funding
Candidates research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school, district, state, and federal technology plans and guidelines. Funding strategies may include the development, submission, and evaluation of formal grant proposals. (PSC 1.3/ISTE 1c)
Artifact: Technology Integration Grant
Reflection: The Technology Integration Grant was created in ITEC 7445 Multimedia and Web Design. This artifact was an evaluation of the use of Spheros (small programmable robot) in the classroom to teach coding to high school students. In this artifact, I evaluated Spheros and coding in the classroom to construct a grant that included peer review research, instructional objectives and pricing.
This artifact displays mastery of Element 1.3 of Policies, Procedures, Programs, and Funding under the Standard of Visionary Leadership. While evaluating programmable robots and coding for use in the classroom, I researched and recommended the use of Sphero as an emerging instructional technology tool that would enhance student engagement. The recommendation and implementation of the policies to support this emerging technology was supported in the school’s shared vision. Along with recommendations and policies, I also developed a budget for funding this new emerging technology.
While completing this artifact, I learned a lot about what is required to bring new technologies into the classroom. It is not simply enough to request money on new technology initiatives. Research needs to be performed and reviewed before a recommendation is even made and brought forth to leadership. Policies and procedures need to be determined, along with strategies for implementing a new device. After completing this artifact, I now I possess a deeper understanding of the steps required to bring about new technologies and initiatives to schools and the classroom.
The work that went into the creation of the Technology Integration Grant has greatly influenced my teaching and learning. I am now more aware of the steps needed to research and recommend new emerging technologies for teachers, schools and districts. Before beginning this project, I possessed a very limited understanding of what is required to implement new technologies in schools. This experience has greatly increased my understanding of how new technologies are implemented.
I would recommend that anyone attempting to write a grant to first prepare a strong research based argument for the use new emerging technology. Along with preparing data and strong grant proposal, it is also important to demonstrate the use of the technology in the classroom in advance. It is difficult to get new funding without concrete proof that the new device will improve teaching and learning. Often when promoting new technology it is difficult to others interested in emerging technology they cannot see for themselves.
I have used my knowledge gained from this artifact to work with other teachers and administrators to bring new technologies into the school. This experience has enabled me to help co-write grants that improved instructional technologies. The work performed implementing this artifact has helped me to put over a dozen Spheros into the hands of students.
The impact of this artifact can be seen in the grants that have been written to bring instructional technology into the school. The impact of this experiences can be assessed through an improvement in student engagement that will translate into higher formative and summative assessments.
This artifact displays mastery of Element 1.3 of Policies, Procedures, Programs, and Funding under the Standard of Visionary Leadership. While evaluating programmable robots and coding for use in the classroom, I researched and recommended the use of Sphero as an emerging instructional technology tool that would enhance student engagement. The recommendation and implementation of the policies to support this emerging technology was supported in the school’s shared vision. Along with recommendations and policies, I also developed a budget for funding this new emerging technology.
While completing this artifact, I learned a lot about what is required to bring new technologies into the classroom. It is not simply enough to request money on new technology initiatives. Research needs to be performed and reviewed before a recommendation is even made and brought forth to leadership. Policies and procedures need to be determined, along with strategies for implementing a new device. After completing this artifact, I now I possess a deeper understanding of the steps required to bring about new technologies and initiatives to schools and the classroom.
The work that went into the creation of the Technology Integration Grant has greatly influenced my teaching and learning. I am now more aware of the steps needed to research and recommend new emerging technologies for teachers, schools and districts. Before beginning this project, I possessed a very limited understanding of what is required to implement new technologies in schools. This experience has greatly increased my understanding of how new technologies are implemented.
I would recommend that anyone attempting to write a grant to first prepare a strong research based argument for the use new emerging technology. Along with preparing data and strong grant proposal, it is also important to demonstrate the use of the technology in the classroom in advance. It is difficult to get new funding without concrete proof that the new device will improve teaching and learning. Often when promoting new technology it is difficult to others interested in emerging technology they cannot see for themselves.
I have used my knowledge gained from this artifact to work with other teachers and administrators to bring new technologies into the school. This experience has enabled me to help co-write grants that improved instructional technologies. The work performed implementing this artifact has helped me to put over a dozen Spheros into the hands of students.
The impact of this artifact can be seen in the grants that have been written to bring instructional technology into the school. The impact of this experiences can be assessed through an improvement in student engagement that will translate into higher formative and summative assessments.