VIII. Leadership and Vision.

TF-VIII.A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:

• Discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology.

TF-VIII.B. Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. Candidates:

• Discuss the history of technology use in schools.

TF-VIII.C. Apply effective group process skills. Candidates:

• Discuss the rationale for forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting.

TF-VIII.D. Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. Candidates:

• Participate in cooperative group processes and identify the processes that were effective.
• Conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.
• Identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment.
• Describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards.
• Discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan.
• Discuss the elements of and strategies for developing a technology strategic plan.
• Examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management

TF-VIII.E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. Candidates:

• Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school based settings

Reflection:

The three artifacts were chosen for this standard based on what they mean to the leadership and vision that I am involved in.  The technology plan is part of my involvement in the leadership team at my school site.  As part of this team I had to come up with a vision that we would have when it comes to technology.  The literature review is related to the knowledge of issues that is discussed in this standard.  In this literature review I learned how much equity is an issue in education.  Finally, the resume is a brief description of my experiences.

Artifacts:

Technology Plan

Equity Literature Review

Resume