ED 693 Research & Practicum in IT

Observer-Participant-Leader Record of Activities

Name: Adrianne
Title or Role in the Organization: Teacher

Practicum Site(s): University of Montevallo

Semester: Spring

Directions: Read each task listed below. Indicate the date(s) on which you fulfilled each task. Decide if you acted as an observer,
participant, or leader in the accomplishment of each task. Write the approximate date(s) in the corresponding column.

Observer = an observer is an individual who watches and listens, without active participation in the accomplishment of a task
Participant = a participant is an individual who actively participates in accomplishing a task, helping or taking on a specific role but
not necessarily leading
Leader = a leader is an individual who is primarily responsible for the accomplishment of a task (or a major sub-task)

Highlighted tasks are addressed in the O-P-L Blog entry.

Observer
IA

IB

IC

ID
IE

IF

Leadership & Vision

Actively participate with members of the Superintendents
cabinet (e.g., district senior management) to create a vision
for how technology will support the districts strategic and
operational goals.
Establish and lead advisory committees that inform and
support meaningful and effective uses of technology in
support of the districts strategic goals.
Facilitate the process of priority setting and decision making
for meaningful and effective uses of technology in support
of the districts strategic goals.
Lead infusion of innovative technologies into all aspects of
education.
Leverage appropriate relationships (opportunities) between
emerging technology resources and the education process.

Develop and maintain a systemic understanding of the core

Participant

Utilized emerging
technology resources
through the
Instructional
Technology Ed. S.
program at the
University of
Montevallo. 8/14Present

Leader

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2B

2C

2D

2E

2F

2G
2H

2I

business and culture of the school organization

Strategic Planning
Work with key system leaders, people networks and/or
learning communities (e.g., math teachers) and
departments to identify steps needed to meet strategic
goals.
Work with key system leaders, people networks (e.g., math
teachers), and departments to identify budget and funding
mechanisms needed to meet strategic goals.
Align technology team activities with the school district
goals.

Promote and lead the implementation of industry best

practice methodologies, tools, and programs (e.g., TCO, ITIL,
SDLC, Baldrige) in support of technology.
Articulate and fully leverage the value of investment (VOI) in
technology to ensure effective delivery of services aligned
to the district vision and goals.
Provide leadership in strategic alignment of technology with
all district systems (e.g.,
instruction, assessment, finance, facilities, transportation,
security, food service)
Integrate technology with curriculum and instruction to
provide an appropriate teaching and learning environment.
Develop sound practices that guide, articulate, and inform
the organization of risk management strategies and risk
mitigation in support of business and instructional
initiatives.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on districts educational

Observer

Participant

Leader

Led workshops to
assist teachers
become proficient
users of required
technology to meet
the demands of their
jobs. Provided small
group and one on one
training sessions to
provide additional
learning
opportunities. 8/15Present

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3A

technology plan.
Advocate for district-wide disaster recovery and business
continuity planning.
Plan and implement the districts goals and objectives by
leading innovation and strategy.

Ethics and Policies

Model and ensure adherence to state and federal laws.

3B

Demonstrate high standards of integrity and professional

conduct with consideration for fairness and honesty.

3C

Communicate to stakeholders the appropriate ethical and

professional behavior for technology use in the district.
Model and ensure awareness about pertinent laws and legal
issues related to implementation and use of technology in a
district (e.g., copyright, privacy, and compliance.
Maintain safety of students and staff.
Demonstrate commitment to responsible environmental
protection and energy-saving practices.
Collaborate with others in the policy development process
by ensuring that policies support a high-performing learning
environment.
Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all
stakeholders
Instructional Focus and Professional Development
Plan for and coordinate ongoing, purposeful professional
development
Identify and promote how technology can support
educational best practices through communication and
collaboration with the district instructional leadership.

3D

3E
3F
3G

3H

4A
4B

Observed
administration plan
and implement
district goals and
objectives by
providing beneficial
training. 8/14-Present
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Participated in
demonstrating high
standards of integrity
and professional
conduct of
technology usage.
8/14-Present

Fulfilled in role of
Teacher (2012Present)

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Empower staff to reach a proficient level to meet the

ongoing demands of their jobs.

4D

Promote standards for innovative teaching and learning that

develop student proficiency in 21st century skills.
Stay abreast of state and national standards, benchmarks,
and frameworks for technology literacy.
Promote the application of technology to address the
diverse needs of students and maximize student learning.
Team Building and Staffing
Create cross-functional teams for appropriate aspects of the
districts technology program.
Support cross-functional teams for appropriate aspects of
the districts technology program.
Manage diverse, cross-functional teams that work and
perform well.
Mentor and empower others to assume leadership roles; set
clear objectives and measures; monitor process, progress,
and results.
Build an environment of trust through communication and
transparency about decisions and how they are made.
Use tools (e.g., quality improvement) for decision making to
support effective teamwork.

4E
4F

5A
5B
5C
5D

5E
5F

5G
5H

5I
5J

5K

Build an environment that encourages team member

communication.
Analyze and identify on an ongoing basis individual and
team strengths, required areas of growth, and how teams
and their members are being deployed and redeployed.
Make effective hiring decisions using quantitative and
qualitative data.
Provide feedback to individuals and teams on a regular basis
regarding areas of strength and required growth, using
quantitative and qualitative data.
Analyze the structure and organizational chart of the team

Coached a teacher.
Assisted teacher
establish clear goals
and objectives.
Monitored progress
through coaching
experience. 8/1512/15

Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

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6A
6B
6C
6D
6E

6F

7A

7C
7D
7E
7F

8A

relative to its ability to address the district strategic plan.

Deploy staff to best address the district strategic plan and
meet its goals.
Stakeholder Focus
Build buy-in for the vision for the districts technology
program.
Build relationships with stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create a vision for how
technology will support the districts strategic goals.
Build and leverage effective partnerships with organizations
that benefit district stakeholders.
Effectively communicate using emerging technologies to
reach stakeholders.

Assess and respond to needs and concerns of all knowledge

workers and stakeholders.
Information Technology
Plan all tasks related to technical systems, network
infrastructure, and technology device management.

Implement all tasks related to technical systems, network

infrastructure, and technology device management.
Sustain all tasks related to technical systems, network
infrastructure, and technology device management.
Evaluate all tasks related to technical systems, network
infrastructure, and technology device management.
Assess all tasks related to technical systems, network
infrastructure, and technology device management.
Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks
related to the integration of technology into every facet of
operations.
Communication Systems
Direct and coordinate use of e-mail, district websites, web
tools, voice systems, and other forms of communication for

Utilized emerging
technologies to reach
and communicate
with all stakeholders.
8/14-Present

Observed county
Improve
infrastructure to
provide more Internet
services to support
BYOD initiatives.
8/14-Present

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8C
8D

8E
8F

9A
9B
9C
9D

9E

9F
9G

9H

content and security.

Use various communication tools and techniques.

Accommodate technical issues related to implementation of

various communication tools.
Resolve design, accessibility, and compliance issues related
to keeping district, school, and teacher websites and other
communication tools updated and operational.
Enhance communication by keeping up to date on emerging
technologies.
Maintain communication systems by ensuring that they are
updated, compliant, and operational.
Business Management
Identify funding sources available to the district and
leverage them to meet district and programmatic goals.
Develop and manage budgets, both annually and longrange.
Develop accurate pricing estimates for technology initiatives
by using TCO and VOI
Make effective purchasing decisions following relevant laws,
policies, and guidelines

Manage district funds by following basic financial and

accounting principles and processes and all regulatory
guidelines.
Direct, manage, and negotiate with vendors and business
partners.
Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks
related to selection and purchasing (e.g., RFPs, purchasing
guidelines).
Budget for ongoing, purposeful professional development

Participated in using
a variety of
communication tools
to communicate with
parents, colleagues,
and administrators.
(2012-Present)

Observed technology
team make
purchasing decisions
based on the
guidelines and
policies for the
school. 8/14-Present

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10
B
10
C

10
D
10E

for all staff using new technologies.

Data Management
Establish systems and tools for gathering, warehousing,
mining, integrating, and reporting data in usable and
meaningful ways.
Maintain systems and tools for gathering, warehousing,
mining, integrating, and reporting data in usable and
meaningful ways.
Make decisions based on data and related processes in
support of stakeholders.

Administer data and databases following industry standards,

(e.g., SIF and SCORM).
Assess and respond to information reporting requirements
related to government mandates.

Observed technology
team make
purchasing decisions
based on the needs
of stakeholders. 8/14Present

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3B

3C

3D

I.
Productivity & Professional Practice
Model the routine, intentional, and effective use of
technology.
Employ technology for communication and collaboration
among colleagues, staff, parents, students, and the larger
community.
Create and participate in learning communities that support
faculty and staff in using technology for improved
productivity.
Engage in sustained, job-related professional learning using
technology resources.

3E

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and their

potential uses in education.

3F

Use technology to advance organizational improvement.

4A

II.
Support, Management, & Operations
Develop, implement, and monitor policies and guidelines to
ensure compatibility of technologies.

4B
4C
4D

4E

5A

5B

Observer

Participant
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012-Present
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Leader

Observer
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Participant

Leader

Observer

Participant
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012-

Leader

Implement and use integrated technology-based

management and operations systems.
Allocate financial and human resources to ensure complete
and sustained implementation of the technology plan.
Integrate strategic plans, technology plans, and other
improvement plans and policies to align efforts and leverage
resources.
Implement procedures to drive continuous improvements of
technology systems and to support technology replacement
cycles.
III.
Assessment & Evaluation
Use multiple methods to assess and evaluate appropriate
uses of technology resources for learning, communication,
and productivity.
Use technology to collect and analyze data, interpret results,
and communicate findings to improve instructional practice

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5D

6A

and student learning.

Assess staff knowledge, skills, and performance in using
technology and use results to facilitate quality professional
development and to inform personnel decisions.
Use technology to assess, evaluate, and manage
administrative and operational systems.
IV.
Social, Legal, & Ethical Issues
Ensure equity of access to technology resources that enable
and empower all learners and educators.

6B

Identify, communicate, model, and enforce social, legal, and

ethical practices to promote responsible use of technology.

6C

Promote and enforce privacy, security, and online safety

related to the use of technology.

6D

Promote and enforce environmentally safe and healthy

practices in the use of technology.
Participate in the development of policies that clearly enforce
copyright law and assign ownership of intellectual property
developed with district resources.
V.
Productivity & Professional Practice
Model the routine, intentional, and effective use of
technology.
Employ technology for communication and collaboration
among colleagues, staff, parents, students, and the larger
community.
Create and participate in learning communities that support
faculty and staff in using technology for improved
productivity.
Engage in sustained, job-related professional learning using
technology resources.

6E

3A
3B

3C

3D

3E
3F

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and their

potential uses in education.
Use technology to advance organizational improvement.

Present)

Observer
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Participant

Leader

Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Observer

Participant

Leader

Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Led training aligned

with district goals to
improve instruction
(2015-Prseent)

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4B
4C
4D

4E

5A

5B

5C

5D

6A

VI.
Support, Management, & Operations
Develop, implement, and monitor policies and guidelines to
ensure compatibility of technologies.
Implement and use integrated technology-based
management and operations systems.
Allocate financial and human resources to ensure complete
and sustained implementation of the technology plan.
Integrate strategic plans, technology plans, and other
improvement plans and policies to align efforts and leverage
resources.
Implement procedures to drive continuous improvements of
technology systems and to support technology replacement
cycles.

Observer

Observer
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

VIII.
Social, Legal, & Ethical Issues
Ensure equity of access to technology resources that enable
and empower all learners and educators.

Observer
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)
Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

Identify, communicate, model, and enforce social, legal, and

ethical practices to promote responsible use of technology.

6C

Promote and enforce privacy, security, and online safety

related to the use of technology.

6D

Promote and enforce environmentally safe and healthy

practices in the use of technology.

Leader

Participant

Leader

Fulfilled in role of
teacher (2012Present)

VII.
Assessment & Evaluation
Use multiple methods to assess and evaluate appropriate
uses of technology resources for learning, communication,
and productivity.
Use technology to collect and analyze data, interpret results,
and communicate findings to improve instructional practice
and student learning.
Assess staff knowledge, skills, and performance in using
technology and use results to facilitate quality professional
development and to inform personnel decisions.
Use technology to assess, evaluate, and manage
administrative and operational systems.

6B

Participant

Fulfilled in during
action research (2152016)

Participant

Leader

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6E

Participate in the development of policies that clearly enforce

copyright law and assign ownership of intellectual property
developed with district resources.