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
Reflection
The Grant Proposal was completed to provide a funding strategy for the implementation of the shared vision for technology as part of the Brumby Strategic Technology Plan. The proposal specifically supports 1:1 technology access through purchasing an iPad cart dedicated to initiatives involving project-based and authentic learning opportunities. Individual iPad use supports differentiation and addresses low SES, SWD, ELL, and gender concerns while incorporating the 4Cs – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Through use of iPads for critical thinking and connections with math and reading, this would support the goal of increasing math and reading scores by 3% from non-proficient to proficient on Milestones End-of-Grade assessments.
This artifact demonstrates my ability to research and recommend the policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies necessary for a grant proposal that supports instructional technology. ISTE Standards for Students were researched to determine how the implementation of 1:1 technology through an iPad cart would support student learning and technology literacy. In addition, the recommendations for specific applications and Web 2.0 tools were made, including OneNote in Office 365, Adobe Spark, Screencast-o-matic, and FlipGrid. Further research was conducted to demonstrate that use of iPads for project-based, authentic learning would constitute a higher LoTi level through use of higher order thinking skills. In addition, Technological Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge are supported by use of the iPad device itself, along with the applications and tools that integrate ISTE standards with grade level and subject are standards.
This artifact demonstrates my ability to implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies in the instructional objectives and project outcomes that would be met through 1:1 iPad availability. Implementation of the grant provides for use of various applications and Web 2.0 tools, and objectives would be assessed through observation of student interaction, as well as technology use and digital citizenship quizzes. Implementation would involve students, teachers, the instructional technology coach, and subject areas of reading, writing, math, and art as part of STEAM initiatives.
Completing the Instructional Technology Grant Proposal helped me understand how to develop a plan for technology implementation based upon research of a need, and then to provide recommendations of how to meet that need within a budget and time frame. I also learned how to connect the need and outcomes with grade level and ISTE Standards, so that the goal of student achievement is evident throughout the proposal. One change I would make is to narrow down the focus of the instructional objectives and project outcomes. Being an art teacher, I felt it necessary to add support of art standards through STEAM initiatives, but realistically, supporting reading and math through project-based learning opportunities provides the focus necessary for increased student achievement through technology.
The work that went into creating the Grant Proposal would impact school improvement and student learning through 1:1 technology access. Technology quizzes, checklists, and surveys/questionnaires would demonstrate the impact upon student achievement relating to reading, writing, math, and art standards along with ISTE Standards for Students. Having 1:1 access to iPads would fully support implementation of technology devices, applications, tools, and programs necessary to create this impact. Students would also have the opportunity to use online journals and screencasts for recording and sharing learning with parents, students, and teachers among various grade levels, which would create even more awareness of the impact of 1:1 technology.
The Grant Proposal was completed to provide a funding strategy for the implementation of the shared vision for technology as part of the Brumby Strategic Technology Plan. The proposal specifically supports 1:1 technology access through purchasing an iPad cart dedicated to initiatives involving project-based and authentic learning opportunities. Individual iPad use supports differentiation and addresses low SES, SWD, ELL, and gender concerns while incorporating the 4Cs – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Through use of iPads for critical thinking and connections with math and reading, this would support the goal of increasing math and reading scores by 3% from non-proficient to proficient on Milestones End-of-Grade assessments.
This artifact demonstrates my ability to research and recommend the policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies necessary for a grant proposal that supports instructional technology. ISTE Standards for Students were researched to determine how the implementation of 1:1 technology through an iPad cart would support student learning and technology literacy. In addition, the recommendations for specific applications and Web 2.0 tools were made, including OneNote in Office 365, Adobe Spark, Screencast-o-matic, and FlipGrid. Further research was conducted to demonstrate that use of iPads for project-based, authentic learning would constitute a higher LoTi level through use of higher order thinking skills. In addition, Technological Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge are supported by use of the iPad device itself, along with the applications and tools that integrate ISTE standards with grade level and subject are standards.
This artifact demonstrates my ability to implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies in the instructional objectives and project outcomes that would be met through 1:1 iPad availability. Implementation of the grant provides for use of various applications and Web 2.0 tools, and objectives would be assessed through observation of student interaction, as well as technology use and digital citizenship quizzes. Implementation would involve students, teachers, the instructional technology coach, and subject areas of reading, writing, math, and art as part of STEAM initiatives.
Completing the Instructional Technology Grant Proposal helped me understand how to develop a plan for technology implementation based upon research of a need, and then to provide recommendations of how to meet that need within a budget and time frame. I also learned how to connect the need and outcomes with grade level and ISTE Standards, so that the goal of student achievement is evident throughout the proposal. One change I would make is to narrow down the focus of the instructional objectives and project outcomes. Being an art teacher, I felt it necessary to add support of art standards through STEAM initiatives, but realistically, supporting reading and math through project-based learning opportunities provides the focus necessary for increased student achievement through technology.
The work that went into creating the Grant Proposal would impact school improvement and student learning through 1:1 technology access. Technology quizzes, checklists, and surveys/questionnaires would demonstrate the impact upon student achievement relating to reading, writing, math, and art standards along with ISTE Standards for Students. Having 1:1 access to iPads would fully support implementation of technology devices, applications, tools, and programs necessary to create this impact. Students would also have the opportunity to use online journals and screencasts for recording and sharing learning with parents, students, and teachers among various grade levels, which would create even more awareness of the impact of 1:1 technology.