Competency Matrix ITS With Performance Assessments May 2 2011

8/6/2019 Competency Matrix ITS With Performance Assessments May 2 2011

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Masters of Education Instructional Technology with Specialist CertificationCurriculum Map

Alignment with PDE Competencies

EDU 505 EDU 508 EDU 509 EDU 519 EDU521

EDU 525 EDU527

EDU537

EDU557 or558

EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

I. Knowing the ContentThe professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates complete a program at a bachelors or post-baccalaureate degree level that requires them to demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the application of instructional technology in public school settings. Theprogram requires candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of instructional technology planning and applications at elementary,middle, and secondary levels (K-12) including:

I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administrationand instruction including: assessment ofeducational andadministrativetechnological needs

X 2 hrs.Analyzedistribution oftechnologymaterials afterneedsassessment perbuilding

X 2 hrs.Create needsassessmenthardware vs.software vs.web 2.0elements

Conductneedsassessmentand developstaffdevelopment ;evaluate andmakerecommendations for

districts useof technology

X 15hrs.Plan andconfigurenetwork ofstudentsdesign tomeet theneeds of apseudoschooldistrict

X- ? hrs.Design a strategictechnology planand e-tech plan aspart of districtstrategic plan;compare andcontrast variousdistricts; developstrengths and

limitations listbased on review ofdistricts PATIsurvey

design and production ofmedia including projectedand non-projected visualaids,audio and videoproduction in both analogand digital forms, andphotography usingfilm-based and digitalformats

X 8 hrsUsesoftwareand web 2.0elements tocreate visualelements forpresentationpurposes

X 1 hrCreatemultimediasnippets forpresentationpurposesusing photos,videos

X 16hrs.Use photos,video andwebsoftware tocreate finalwebsite

X 8 hrs.Createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

implementation andmaintenance ofinteractive informationsystems, the Internet,distance learningtechnologies, andnetworks

Conductinterview with

ITadministratorabout totalsystem andshadow themintroubleshooting situations

X-1 hr.Create

professionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

X 3 hrs.Design a

LAN, WANshort paperandpresentation onprocedures

X- ? hrs.

assistive technologyresources for studentswith special needs

X 2 hrs.Present whatexists forassistivetechnology

Conductinterview withSPEcoordinatoraboutassistivetechnologyneeds

evaluation of the

performance of hardware

X 2 hrs.

Create

X 2 hrs.

Evaluate the

X 1 hr.

Create a

Developstrengths and

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EDU537

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EDU549

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and software componentsof computer systems

needsassessmentof software

effectiveness ofvarioushardware/software available

needsassessment ofhardware

limitations listbased onreview ofdistricts PATI

survey application of basictroubleshooting strategies

Shadow ITperson introubleshooting situations

X 2 hrs.Analyzetechproblemsand developstrategies insmallgroups

2 hours

X-? hrs.Analyze techproblems anddevelop strategiesin small groups;create a decisionmaking model forcurrent position andwork environmentthat could be usedfor troubleshootingtech issues

I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including

research on andevaluation of existing andemerging technologies

X 8 hrs.Research paperexamining a

specific techissue

X 8 hrs.Evaluatetypes of

technologiesand postdiscussions aswell as

X 1 hr.Createprofessional

development session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

1 hour

X-? hrs.Look at newnetworking

technologies throughproject-basedassignment8 hours

X-? hrs.

use of instructionaltheories and teachingmodels,

X 8 hrs.Studyconstructivist theorywherestudentsbecome theauthors tousetechnology

to meetobjectives

X 2 hrs.Use world wideweb in lessonplan

X 8 hrs.Use (TIP)technologyintegrationplan as wellas NETSstandards toaddress inunit

X 1 hr.Createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/sta

ff

learner characteristics,developmental levels, andindividual differences asrelated to instructionaltechnology resources andmodifications

X 1 hr.use BloomsTaxonomy tohave studentsuse higherlevels withtechnologyintegration inlesson plans;read ISTE andPA Academicstandards forScience andTech

X 2 hrs.Developinstructionalmodel orlessons; readISTE studenttechstandards andPA AcademicStandards forScience andTech

X 1 hr.createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

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EDU537

EDU557 or558

EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

access and usetelecommunications forinformation sharing,

remote informationaccess and retrieval, andmulti-media/hypermediapublishing

X 8 hrs.Publish viaWord and/orwebsite

X 4hrs.Embed

multimediaelementsand useweb-basedresourcesfor sharinginformation

X 4 hrs.Createprofessionaldevelopmen

t session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

X 8 hrs.Crete aspart ofdiscussion

and project

electronic mail andInternet resources forcommunications andinstructional support

X 4 hrs.websites,wikis, blogs

X 2 hrs.use world wideweb in lessonplan

X 2 hrs.websites,wikis, blogs

Selectacademicarea andproviderecommendation to districtabouttechnologyintegration;using emailand Internetforcorrespondence andresearch

X 3 hrs.createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including:

planning and utilizationof facilities including,budgeting, accounting,and program reporting,grantsmanship, personneladministration, and staffdevelopment

Conductinterviewswith buildingleveladministratorand IT aboutvision;providerecommendation to districtabouttechnologyintegration;makerecommendations based onPATI survey

X 3 hrs.Plantechnologydistributionfor a schooldistrict

X-? hrs.Inventory techassets and create adecision makingmodel; create aTechnology Plan

preparing presentationsfor parents,administrators, schoolboards, and the public,

X 1 hr.use ofPowerPointforparent/studentspresentationpurposes

X 2 hrs.presentationand positionpaper on acontemporaryissue as ifadministratorwould be theaudience

X- 2 hrs.usepresentationtechnologiesin forms ofweb 2.0 fordemonstrationpurposes

Conductinterviewswith IT andadministratorabout vision;providerecommendations ontechnologyintegrationbased on PATIsurvey

X 16hrs.creatingelectronicportfolio

X 3 hrs.createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

monitoring andevaluating technologyplans

Developstrengths andlimitationschart basedon PATI

X-2hrs.Compareandevaluate

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EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

survey andstrategic plan

college,school,district andISP Internet

Usagepolicies

I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological application including: basic principles ofinstructional designassociated with thedevelopment ofinstructional technologymaterials

X 2 hrs.Develop acurriculumintegrationplan for acoursemodule,instructionalmodule

X- 2 hrs.createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

emerging programming,authoring, and problemsolving environmentsincluding team and

collaborative projects suchas on-line workgroups,

X 8 hrs.Developindividualwebsites onone unit of

studyintegratingvarioussoftwareand web 2.0

X 2 hrs.Collaborate increation ofschool districtAUP

X 8 hrs.Developindividualprojects andartifacts on

one unit ofstudyintegratinghardware

X 6hrs.Providepractice inHTMLprogramming andauthoring;use web-basedresourcesfor sharinginformation

designing and publishingon-line documents thatpresent information andincludelinks to critical resources

X 1 hr.Createinstructionalmaterials andpublish themon the web

X-1hr.Create TIPlesson plan isallhyperlinked todocumentsrelated toplans

X 4hrs.Createelectronicportfoliohashyperlinksto allimportanteducationalandpersonalinformation

X 3 hrs.Finalpresentationhas alldocumentsandwebsiteslinked toprofessionalwebsite

II. PerformancesThe professional education program provides evidence that competencies and exit criteria for Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates are assessed incoursework, field experiences, portfolios from previous employment and an internship. The program also provides evidence that the candidates demonstrate their knowledge ofand competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities and improve student learning during a minimum of75 hours of participation in sequential field experiences, practical, and an internship at diverse educational levels including:II.A. Managing instructional technology services including: creating an environmentthat fosters interest andgrowth in all aspects oftechnology

X-1 hr.TIP lessonplan project

Conductneedsassessmentand assist inplanning staff

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EDU537

EDU557 or558

EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

developmentbased on thatassessment

establishing andmaintaining rapport withall staff and students

Conductneedsassessmentand assist inplanning staffdevelopmentbased on thatassessment

X 3 hrs.Develop andimplementan in-service/ staffdevelopment workshop

communicating highlearning expectations,

X 3 hrs.Conductdiscussion ofISTE standardsand comparingthose to actualteachercompetencies;identify keyconcepts oftechnologystaffdevelopment


X 3 hrs.Develop andimplementan in-service/ staffdevelopment workshop

creating a safe physicalenvironment that isconducive to learning

X 2hrs.Collaborativewriting of AUPand discussionof Internetsafety

X 2hrs.Contentfiltering,firewalls andInternetsafetydiscussionposts

Assist inplanning staffdevelopmentbased on thatassessment

II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety ofinstructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon: Pennsylvania AcademicStandards

Conductneedsassessmentand assist in

planning staffdevelopmentbased on thatassessment

strengths and needs oflearners at all levels oftechnological proficiency


X 3 hrs.Develop andimplementtechnologyrelated in-serviceprograms

established technologyimplementation plans

Conductneedsassessmentand assist inplanning staff

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EDU537

EDU557 or558

EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

developmentbased on thatassessment

II.C. Selecting,

implementing andadapting technology toteachingmethodologies,curriculum resourcesand administrativefunctions incollaboration withother educators andintegrating a variety ofsoftware, applications,and learning tools

X 4 hrs.Adapttechnologyto teachingfunctions

X 2 hrs.Adapttechnology toteachingfunctions

Research

potentialtechnologysystemsappropriate todistrict andmakerecommendations aboutstaffdevelopment

X 2 hrs.Adapttechnologyto teachingandadministrative functions

II.D. Selecting,developing andadministeringassessments thatutilize technologicalapplications andinvolve multipleindicators of studentprogress and usingtechnology tomaintain records onstudent achievement

X 1 hr.Use software

and hardwareto developelectronicassessmenttools

Evaluatedistrict use of

technology asanassessmentand datarecording tooland makerecommendations foralternatesystems

II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technologyprograms at the building and district levels including: developing plans toassess the technological

needs and resources, andto evaluatetechnologyimplementation andoutcomes

Conductneedsassessment

and assist inplanning staffdevelopmentand evaluatedistrict use oftechnology asanassessmentand datarecording tooland makerecommendations foralternatesystems

X 1 hr.Conductneeds

assessmentand postevaluation ofeffectiveness of training

developing plans toconfigure

X 3 hrs.Compare andcontrast

Shadow ITadministrator;develop

X -1 hr.Conductneeds

X -3 hrs.Decideupon best

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EDU537

EDU557 or558

EDU549

EDU 567 EDU 576

computer/technologysystems and relatedperipherals in laboratory,

classroom clusters, andother instructional andadministrativearrangements,

stationary vs.mobile labs

strengths andlimitationschart basedon PATI and

strategic plan;preparefindings in apresentationforadministrators

assessmentand postevaluation ofeffectivenes

s of training

use of e-rate fundsanddistribution

oftechnology

developing systems forthe secure maintenance ofstudent records

Conductinterview withIT Mentor

X 2 hrs.Identifyfirewallsand safety

III. Professionalism : The professional education program provides evidence that Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates demonstrateknowledge and competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings including:III.A. Professionalorganizations, publicationsand resources

X 2 hrs.Purchasestudentversion ofISTE

Introductionto tech-relatedprofessionalorganizations andjournals andresourcesvia text

X 3 hrs.Introduction ofsites, blogs andonline journalsfor research

X 1 hr.Createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnologyelement forteachers/staff

III.B. Integrity and ethicalbehavior, professionalconduct as stated inPennsylvanias Code ofProfessional Practice andConduct for Educators;

and local, state, andfederal laws andregulations

X 4 hrs.Explorecopyright andfair use laws;teacher andstudent ethicsregardingInternet use

X 1 hr.Discussion ofethical andmoral issuesas related topeer andstudentinteractions

as it applies tostate, local,federal laws

X 1 hr.createprofessionaldevelopment session of6-10 hoursontechnology

element forteachers/staff

III.C. Collaborating withschool colleagues toenhance student, teacherand administrativecapabilities and improvestudent learning


X 3 hrs.Develop andimplementtechnologyrelated in-serviceprograms

III.D. Communicatingeffectively withparents/guardians, other

X -1 hr.Desktoppublishingand

X -2 hrs.position paperoncontemporary

Conductneedsassessmentand assist in

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agencies and thecommunity at large tosupport learning by all

students

Internet andemailnetiquette

issues intechnology

planning staffdevelopmentbased on thatassessment

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Competency Matrix ITS With Performance Assessments May 2 2011