TFVII

1. Use plans to configure software/computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements. 2. Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources. 3. Discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts. 4. Model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access/telecommunication tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction.
 * Technology Facilitation Standard VII. (TF-VII) **
 * Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments. ** Educational technology facilitators promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for P-12 schools. Educational technology facilitators:
 * TF-VII.A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates: **
 * //Worked with Greg Burdick, NWHS Computer Technician, to create a LAN image that incorporated mutiple software programs that supported instruction for the Foundations of Technology course.//
 * //The LAN image included programs like ProDeskTop, West Point Bridge Design, Envisioneer, Synchroneyes and several other programs.//
 * //Once the image was created we were able to place the image in several computer labs around the school so that instruction could continue at a normal rate without having to install the programs individually.//
 * //I consistently use the local Hand-In and Hand-Out Folder for sharing resources with my students and collecting assignment.//
 * //See Directions for Turning in West Point Bridge Design//
 * See TF V - Promethean Board Training

5. Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. 6. Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. 7. Use network software packages used to operate a computer network system 8. Work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and students to improve student learning. TF-VII.B. Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. Candidates: ** 1. Identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase. 2. Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. 3. Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on technology infrastructure. 4. Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer related technologies. 5. Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. 6. Use distance and online learning facilities. //Dear Jeffrey,// > //This e-mail message is to confirm your enrollment in CPD CS-13 Online Teaching and Facilitating and the section titled SPR0901. The class start and end dates are February 2, 2009 to February 27, 2009. The location for this section is CTI - Center for Technology Innovation, Lab 2. The general start time and end time for this section are 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please check PDO for the specific times of all sessions.//
 * //On February 5, I met with Richard Jolles who is the Coordinator for e-Learning in Montgomery County Public Schools. We discussed the ability to incorporate online courses into regular face to face instruction as a means of creating a hybrid style course that challenges the gifted students and supports the students with needs. The integration of an online course would allow students to learn at a pace that challenges their ability. The students and teacher would collaborate ideas and make discoveries about technology that demonstrate their understanding of the twenty standards for technologial literacy set forth by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA).//
 * //Mr. Jolles suggested I read the article [|//Course Management Systems and the Reinvention of Instruction//] as a means of further thinking about the design of my course as a way to motivate and challenge my students.//
 * //I am currently enrolled in an online class that focuses on providing online instruction to students.//

7. Describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings.
 * //Northwest High School had a new computer lab constructed during the 2008-2009 school year. The lab was created from the funds given by the Cisco Systems, Inc. grant. The lab needed to be designed to support a standard computer lab consisting of 35 personal computers, as well as an area to learn basic computer hardware maintenance.//
 * //Myself and several other teachers, administrators, and technical support staff organized a committee to discuss a layout of the room as well as purchasing for the needs of the classes being taught in the room.//
 * //We met with Dennis Spotts from// [|//Diversified Educational Systems, Inc//]//. on several occasions to discuss the purchasing of furniture and configuration of the classroom that would best meet the needs of the students.//
 * //We met with several MCPS technical support representatives to discuss planning of construction as well as configuration of outlets, LAN hubs, and hardware and software purchasing.//

1. Support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory. Reflection: Within this standard I met with several different individuals on separate occasions to see the perspective of facilitators on their jobs. The first was Greg Burdick who is the computer technician at Northwest High School. I shadowed him on three separate occasions to see what his job entails as well as to understand how our network is broken down. I found his job very interesting as it involved everything from hardware issues to software issues and mediation between teacher and administrator. With only one computer tech at the school he was extremely busy and was constantly moving from classroom to classroom trying to solve issues. Most were fairly routine problems and he was able to solve at the site. From his computer he was able to remotely control the teacher’s computer in case there was an administrative error on the screen. This was handy in cases where he needed to be in his office for other reasons. Another gentleman I met with was Rich Jolles who is the Coordinator for e-Learning in MCPS. We had a discussion about online learning and how it is going to become a bigger role in the Foundations of Technology course I instruct. H recommended I take the online course to learn how to instruct the FoT class online, so I did. I find it to be fairly similar to the course I took earlier in my masters program at the Mount. The course I am taking now is not as involved but the principles of creating an effective online course are the same. We also discussed how creating a more blended or hybrid course may be more of an effective tool for the classroom FoT teacher. I was very interested in this idea as it relates to my thesis. The final person I met with was Dennis Spotts from Diversified Educational Systems. His job was to help NWHS furnish our new computer lab based on designs the architect drew. We were able to work with and add our input into what would be used and needed for the types of courses would be instructed in the lab. This collaboration is extremely important when dealing with space and making a computer lab more efficient. He respected our opinions as he knew we would be the ones using the classroom and he truly wanted to make a highly useful space. This is an important component to student learning that most overlook and don’t think about when choosing a school to work in.
 * TF-VII.C. Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. Candidates: **
 * See TF V