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I was chosen to attend the Texas School Improvement Conference (TSIC) in Austin. A committee was chosen that represented the campus as part of our requirement for not meeting AYP. The committee consisted of a 7th grade science teacher, an 8th grade social studies teacher, a support teacher, the principal and myself. We sat together and worked out a strategy so that we would attend many different sessions and then come back together to share our information.
The two sessions that I was most interested in were about TAKS Field Days and Technology Implementation. The TAKS Field Day involved bringing the school together and having games that involved TAKS questions. Each team would have representatives but these reps would also get to play games, earn rewards, and get involvement from the other students. The Technology Implementation involved all the types of technology a campus reviewed and purchased. I thoroughly enjoyed this session as they provided me with input about all the different things they looked at. We discussed different types of interactive white boards, interactive slates, and document cameras.
the funds. As indicated by Williamson and Redish (2009), Technology and Facilitation Standard VII, Peformance Indicator B - Follows procedures and guidelines used in plannind and purchasing technology resources, we will be following very strict guidelines for the use of the funds, vendors, and products.
References
School Center Web - Web Page Guidelines. (2010). Retrieved May 29, 2010, from http://www2.yisd.net/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=160621&
Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards (First ed. , pp. 129-237). Washington, D.C.: International Society for Technology in Education.
Zepeda, S. J. (2004). Instructional Leadership for School Improvement (p. 136). Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Field-Based Reflections
September 2009
School Center Web - Web Page Guidelines. (2010). Retrieved May 29, 2010,Week 3
There isn’t a lot write about. The ICAP indicated that the computer lab and library would be open on Thursdays from http://www2.yisd.net/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=160621&
Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's Technology Facilitation4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. I was ready to work with students, parents, and Leadership Standards (p. 130). Washington, D.C.: International Society for Technology in Education.
Zepeda, S. J. (2004). Instructional Leadershipcommunity members regarding homework, research or basic technology skills. Instead, I hung out with twenty-five new computers, a printer and an LCD projector.
I spoke with administration about this and we are going to remind the teachers that the lab is available and that we will also be open for Study Island, Reading Plus and Lexia. I hope the teachers will remind the students of these opportunities.
Field-Based Reflections
September 2009
Week 4
I was chosen to attend the Texas School Improvement (p. 136). Larchmont, NY: EyeConference (TSIC) in Austin. A committee was chosen that represented the campus as part of our requirement for not meeting AYP. The committee consisted of a 7th grade science teacher, an 8th grade social studies teacher, a support teacher, the principal and myself. We sat together and worked out a strategy so that we would attend many different sessions and then come back together to share our information.
The two sessions that I was most interested in were about TAKS Field Days and Technology Implementation. The TAKS Field Day involved bringing the school together and having games that involved TAKS questions. Each team would have representatives but these reps would also get to play games, earn rewards, and get involvement from the other students. The Technology Implementation involved all the types of technology a campus reviewed and purchased. I thoroughly enjoyed this session as they provided me with input about all the different things they looked at. We discussed different types of interactive white boards, interactive slates, and document cameras.
The campus committee met at the end of the conference to discuss options for spending the funds we would be receiving. As a campus not meeting AYP, we were told we would receive $100,000. The committee discussed needs on Education, Inc. the campus and what would best help us as a campus to improve TAKS scores. The list included: printers for each team, mini laptops to be placed on carts for use in classes, interactive white boards, interactive slates, student response systems, and document cameras. I was asked to check on prices and district requirements when we return to determine how far we could stretch the funds.
References

Field-Based Reflections
September 2009
Week 3
There isn’t a lot write about. The ICAP indicated that the computer lab and library would be open on ThursdaysSchool Center Web - Web Page Guidelines. (2010). Retrieved May 29, 2010, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. I was ready to work with students, parents, and community members regarding homework, research or basic technology skills. Instead, I hung out with twenty-five new computers, a printer and an LCD projector.
I spoke with administration about this and we are going to remind the teachers that the lab is available and that we will also be open for Study Island, Reading Plus and Lexia. I hope the teachers will remind the students of these opportunities.
Field-Based Reflections
September 2009
Week 4
I was chosen to attend the Texas School Improvement Conference (TSIC) in Austin. A committee was chosen that represented the campus as part of our requirement for not meeting AYP. The committee consisted of a 7th grade science teacher, an 8th grade social studies teacher, a support teacher, the principal and myself. We sat together and worked out a strategy so that we would attend many different sessions and then come back together to share our information.
The two sessions that I was most interested in were about TAKS Field Days and Technology Implementation. The TAKS Field Day involved bringing the school together and having games that involved TAKS questions. Each team would have representatives but these reps would also get to play games, earn rewards, and get involvement from the other students. The Technology Implementation involved all the types of technology a campus reviewed and purchased. I thoroughly enjoyed this session as they provided me with input about all the different things they looked at. We discussed different types of interactive white boards, interactive slates, and document cameras.
The campus committee met at the end of the conference to discuss options for spending the funds we would be receiving. As a campus not meeting AYP, we were told we would receive $100,000. The committee discussed needs on the campus and what would best help us as a campus to improve TAKS scores. The list included: printers for each team, mini laptops to be placed on carts for use in classes, interactive white boards, interactive slates, student response systems, and document cameras. I was asked to check on prices and district requirements when we return to determine how far we could stretch the funds. As indicated in Technology Facilitation Standard VII, Performance Indicator B, we will be following strict procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources (Williamson and Redish, 2009).
Resourceshttp://www2.yisd.net/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=160621&
Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards (p. 130). Washington, D.C.: International Society for Technology in Education.
Zepeda, S. J. (2004). Instructional Leadership for School Improvement (p. 136). Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education, Inc.

The campus committee met at the end of the conference to discuss options for spending the funds we would be receiving. As a campus not meeting AYP, we were told we would receive $100,000. The committee discussed needs on the campus and what would best help us as a campus to improve TAKS scores. The list included: printers for each team, mini laptops to be placed on carts for use in classes, interactive white boards, interactive slates, student response systems, and document cameras. I was asked to check on prices and district requirements when we return to determine how far we could stretch the funds. As indicated in Technology Facilitation Standard VII, Performance Indicator B, we will be following strict procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources (Williamson and Redish, 2009).
Resources
Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards (p. 130). Washington, D.C.: International Society for Technology in Education.
Zepeda, S. J. (2004). Instructional Leadership for School Improvement (p. 136). Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education, Inc.

The final session was on internet safety. Our district has implemented Cyber-Safety. The district site links to different activities for different grade levels. We received flyers for students with the information. All students must go through internet safety sessions. Irasema and I will be working with my campus counselors to integrate the internet safety into Counselors’ Guidance Lessons already planned. We need to be able to teach the appropriate and ethical use of technology (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, Malenoski, 2007). A parent session is also being discussed. By implementing all of these components on our campus, we will proactive instead of reactive to safety concerns and the internet (Pitler et al., 2007). We will be able to educate parents, students, and educators about online safety and netiquette (Williamson & Redish, 2009). I think this new CyberSafety program that is coming down from the district level will help everyone in our learning community to be better informed consumers of the internet.
References​
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Research Research for Education Technology in
Education. Education.
YISD Technology Plan. (2009). Retrieved May 31, 2010, from http://www2.yisd.net/education/projects/projects.php?sectionid=13671

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Field-Based Reflections
September 2009
Week 1
technology training. I feel that this is a great example of "job-embedded learning" as discussed by Sally Zepeda (2004). Zepeda (2004) goes on to discuss that sucessful job-embedded learning needs to be relevant to the individual teacher and should also facilitate the transfer of new skills into practice. With our scheduled technology meetings throughout the year, I believe that our campus will see this.
With each start now. I have given each of the teachers the web page guidelines that were implemented at the district level ("School Center Web," 2010). I will need to remind them about checking with me about photo releases and acceptable use policies for each student. However, I was surprised to discover according to Williamson and Redish (2009), "FERPA interprets 'student records'...to include student academic work and photos and videotapes of individuals and groups of students..." (p. 129). I need to research and discuss this with administration and teachers.
This week, the Instructional Technology Department scheduled our first virtual Campus Technologists participation. All CTs available logged on the same way we do for our web conferences at Lamar. However, I was disappointed that there was no video available and the only people that had audio input were the instructional technologists at the district level. CTs typed in all questions and input.
We were given information and updates about the teacher laptops and the changes in the laptop insurance. We were also informed that Windows and Mac updates would be installed and pushed down from central office. We have had issued with this in the past. However, new servers have been installed at the district and they are hoping this will help with any problems.
I was chosen to attend the Texas School Improvement Conference (TSIC) in Austin. A committee was chosen that represented the campus as part of our requirement for not meeting AYP. The committee consisted of a 7th grade science teacher, an 8th grade social studies teacher, a support teacher, the principal and myself. We sat together and worked out a strategy so that we would attend many different sessions and then come back together to share our information.
The two sessions that I was most interested in were about TAKS Field Days and Technology Implementation. The TAKS Field Day involved bringing the school together and having games that involved TAKS questions. Each team would have representatives but these reps would also get to play games, earn rewards, and get involvement from the other students. The Technology Implementation involved all the types of technology a campus reviewed and purchased. I thoroughly enjoyed this session as they provided me with input about all the different things they looked at. We discussed different types of interactive white boards, interactive slates, and document cameras.
the funds. As indicated in Technology Facilitation Standard VII, Performance Indicator B, we will be following strict procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources (Williamson and Redish, 2009).
Resources

The final session was on internet safety. Our district has implemented Cyber-Safety. The district site links to different activities for different grade levels. We received flyers for students with the information. All students must go through internet safety sessions. Irasema and I will be working with my campus counselors to integrate the internet safety into Counselors’ Guidance Lessons already planned. We need to be able to teach the appropriate and ethical use of technology (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, Malenoski, 2007). A parent session is also being discussed. By implementing all of these components on our campus, we will proactive instead of reactive to safety concerns and the internet (Pitler et al., 2007). We will be able to educate parents, students, and educators about online safety and netiquette (Williamson & Redish, 2009). I think this new CyberSafety program that is coming down from the district level will help everyone in our learning community to be better informed consumers of the internet.
References​
that Works (pp. 17-18).(p. 223). Denver, CO:
Research for Education and Learning.
Standards (p. 67).130). Washington, D.C.:
Education.
YISD Technology Plan. (2009). Retrieved May 31, 2010, from http://www2.yisd.net/education/projects/projects.php?sectionid=13671