TF-VIII. Leadership and Vision

              Educational technology facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision.  Educational technology facilitators:

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

       1. discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology.

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

       1. discuss the history of technology use in schools.

C.    Apply effective group process skills. Candidates:

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

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

       1. participate in cooperative group processes and identify the processes that were effective.

       2. conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.

       3. identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in a school environment.

       4. describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards.

       5. discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan.

       6. discuss the elements of and strategies for developing a technology strategic plan.

       7. examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management.

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

       1. 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.

TF-VIII Reflection and Artifacts

TF-VIII Leadership and Vision is a standard that the role of the technology facilitator is to look toward the future and be innovative in the field of technology. The facilitator takes on a leadership role and develops professional resourses for the educator and student to use. They also look for new way to incorporate technology into the educational plan. On-line courses, webcasting, podcasting, video conferences and professional development for educators are all addressed here.

I have included an outline for a new on-line course for track and field officials. This method of teaching can be applied to the classroom for homebound students and for classes that incorporate more than one school or classroom. The job of a technology leader is to also review and maintain the school website with respects to ADA or the Americans with Disabilities. My second artifact is a web accessibility report. This report reviews the KRHS website and how it complies with the accessibility for persons with disabilites. The third artifact is a sample of a website review of educational websites. The role of a technology leader is to always review sites before allowing students to use them.