Intership+Activities+Log+and+Reflections+May+2010

 ** (TF-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. ** (TF-VIII.B) ** Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. ** (TF-VIII.C) ** Apply effective group process skills. ** (TF-VIII.D) ** Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. ** (TF-VIII.E) ** Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. ||^  ||  V – Productivity Professional Practice   ||^   || ** (TF-II.C)  ** Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability   ||^   ||
 * ** Date: May 2010 Total Internship hours at the start of the month:  ** ||  49  ||
 * ** Week  ** || ** Functions ** || ||  ** Hrs **  ||
 * ** 1 ** || ** Week’s Activities  ** ||  Monthly technology meetings with district coordinator and all other campus technologists.   ||  6  ||
 * ^  || **  Standard / Indicator  ** ||  Leadership and Vision ** (VIII) **
 * ^  || **  Communication with Supervisor  ** ||  Report and minutes of district technology meetings were discussed with site mentor / campus principal.  ||^   ||
 * ** 2 ** || ** Week’s Activities  ** ||  Attendance of Region 1 - Technology Conference and Workshop (May 11th -13th). Goals were to conduct research on expected replacement technology, professional development, and networking with peers.   ||  6  ||
 * ^  || **  Standard / Indicator  ** ||  VII – Procedures, Policies, and Budgeting for Technology Environments
 * ^  || **  Communication with Supervisor  ** ||  Technology Conference report included pictures, product samples, contacts made, and summary report. Highlights will be communicated through the campus news letter and website.  ||^   ||
 * ** 3 ** || ** Week’s Activities  ** ||  Facilitated an end of the technology equipment inventory report. Oversaw the check in and storage of campus technology equipment.  ||  3  ||
 * ^  || **  Standard / Indicator  ** ||  Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences **II**.
 * ^  || **  Communication with Supervisor  ** ||  Turned in inventory report to site mentor / campus principal.  ||^   ||
 * ** 4 ** || ** Week’s Activities  ** ||   ||   ||
 * ^  || **  Standard / Indicator  ** ||   ||^   ||
 * ^  || **  Communication with Supervisor  ** ||   ||^   ||
 * ** 5 ** || ** Week’s Activities  ** ||   ||   ||
 * ^  || **  Standard / Indicator  ** ||   ||^   ||
 * ^  || **  Communication with Supervisor  ** ||   ||^   ||
 * ** Hours worked this month:  **  ||  15  ||
 * ** Total internship hours to date including this month:  **   ||  63  ||

The month of May focused on TF/TL Standard VII – Procedures, Policies, Planning for Technology Environments. Specifically, the development of awareness of the important roles for technology support personal to empower teachers and students (TF-VII.A.8). Also TF-VII.B1, which includes the awareness of instructional support and enhancement of curriculum by making recommendations for purchase was supported. three days spent at Region One’s annual Technology Conference allowed contact with various educators, technologists, and others specialists. It was truly educational and rewarding. The goal of my attendance was to gain as much knowledge regarding technology support and product recommendations for the upcoming school year.

Supporting teachers and staff in successful education using technology is a campus goal. During my three days at the conference various workshops, lectures, and demonstrations were attended. Highlighting the conference was a workshop that dealt with learning communities and Web 2.0 tools.

My second objective while participating in the conference centered on our upcoming technology budget for the campus. My principal had given me specific instructions to explore the vender hall for contacts and pricing of technology tied to classroom instruction. I had the pleasure of seeing the latest and greatest interactive boards, document cameras, various learning software, and many other impressive items.