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Practicum Summery Report 2

Executive Summery

This summary is a culmination of my practicum with the ELL department of the 4J School

District. I worked with the ELL District Coordinator to create a wiki for all of her staff to better

communicate with each other and to have resources located in a single user-friendly place. This

practicum was a perfect fit in that my whole research is based around technology and how it

enhances the learning of the student in the classroom. Designing a wiki for the instructors will

now enable them to bring that technology into the classroom to enhance the learning of their

students. A second benefit of this project is that this wiki will also allow the instructors to

communicate with each other more efficiently.


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Analysis The initial project started out at Howard Elementary with the ELD instructor there. The

project was hopefully to bring technology into her classroom to help enhance the learning of her

students and to make learning more fun. I was directed to Abby Lane the ELL 4J District

Coordinator to gather more information on how I could accomplish this task. After meeting with

her the project took a turn for the best. They needed a tool to better communicate with her staff

and have information and tools all in one place like a wiki. They were dabbling with the idea but

did not know how to put one together. I immediately told them this was perfect and I could do

this for them. This project went perfectly with my research on technology in the classrooms.

A survey was sent out to the ELL instructors to verify the need for such a tool. The results were

unanimous from those who responded that this was greatly needed.

The reason why this project was so greatly needed is that the main communication between the

teachers and with Abby was through email. This proved to not work very efficiently. The other

reason was all the tools they wanted to utilize were scattered and some instructors knew where to

go and others had to search or just didn’t bother.

Integrating New ELD Communication through Technology

Problem Statement:

Introduction

ELD instructors throughout the 4J school district need to use technology to make program

instruction and communication more effective. The best way to support this is to create a wiki

for the ELD staff and instructors to find all the necessary information in one location. The Wiki


needs to be designed in a fun and innovative way that will utilize the technology they use

everyday.

Condition:

The ELD program needs to use technology to improve communication and effectiveness of

instruction.

Criterion:

The ELD program should be able to use technology to improve communication and effectiveness

of instruction.

Possible Cause:

The ELD instructors and staff need a convenient location to retrieve information that they need

for effective instruction and to facilitate communication of problems and/ or solutions with each

other to be able to give more effective instructors.

Symptoms:

The ELD Instructors and staff currently have to go to many different locations to retrieve the

necessary information needed for instruction and there is no one way to facilitate communication

quickly to share information that may be useful to work more effectively as a team.


Needs Assessment:

Phase One: Planning

Target population:

The target population is ELD instructors and staff in the 4J school district in Eugene, Oregon.

The 4J ELD program serves 10 elementary schools and 8 secondary schools; this translates to

over 400 students, throughout the District having their ELD needs met by this program.

Strategy:

In order to establish interest and determine the need for instruction there are several methods of

data collection that can be deployed.

! I will survey the faculty and administrators to determine the anticipated need for

implementing the ELD program in one location.

! I will compare the current method of communication for ELD with what is

needed to determine the gap that needs to be filled.

! I will interview the head of ELD instruction for 4J to determine what direction

they are taking to implement the new communication method.

By using surveys, observation, and interviews triangulation will be established to ensure

technology integration success.

Time Required:

The survey will take approximately two hours. The comparison of the communication methods

approximately four hours and the interviews will take approximately three hours.


Analysis:

The results of the survey from the District ELD staff and instructors are quantitative. These

results will be put into a spreadsheet. It will then allow me to determine the usage and interest in

having the wiki in place. The contrast and interviews are also quantitative and will be included in

the spreadsheet.

Participants:

The ELD District staff that want better support and communication with the ELD instructors

throughout the 4J school district that need to access the web-based curriculum and important

information necessary to be an effective instructor in one easy location.


Design and Development

The initial task was to gather information from the instructors as to what they really

needed along with what Abby wanted to have available to her staff.

The initial wiki was designed in wikispaces, but as time progressed the 4j District needed us to

change over to apple wiki a format they support and is secure within the districts servers. I had to

completely start over and build from scratch. It was for the best, it is a user-friendlier wiki as

well as aesthetically appealing.

I gathered websites, articles and other documents along with Abby and placed them in the wiki.

The wiki is organized so that the information is easily found. For example if the instructor is

looking for vocabulary help they can find that information on the vocabulary and grammar page.

Each page within the wiki is clear as to what information is available to them.

I created two instruction manuals. One for the teachers to help them navigate through the

wiki and how to blog, the other instruction manual was designed for the administrators which

included the teacher section. The manual for the administrators shows them how to manage the

wiki step by step. Four other people viewed the manuals for corrections before it was

implemented including my supervisor to make sure all the necessary pieces were included and it

was user friendly. This manual is included in the appendix.


Implementation

Several meetings and trainings took place with Abby. The initial meeting was on

September 28th we discussed the need for the wiki and what was needed to go into the wiki. The

next meeting on October 18th included the elementary staff. This meeting revealed what I created

thus far and to get input from the staff as to the needs. October 21st the switch over to the new

wiki took place followed by a meeting on October 27th to go over all the new changes and do

some training with Abby. Finally on November 22nd I met with Abby and her assistant and did

training on how to manage the wiki. The wiki was revealed to the elementary ELL instructors

on November 29, 2011 at the ELL district office. The instructors were taught how to get to the

wiki and shown what each page had in store for them. I showed them how to blog on the wiki as

well. They were given time to explore the wiki and try things out. I was there to help with any

questions as well as the instruction manual I created for them was available. (See Appendix) All

the instructors dove right into the wiki and explored. They also helped each other out as needed.

In this Implementation we can see Level two “Learning” and Level three “Transfer” of

Kirkpatrick’s levels of Evaluation. They were first taught it and then they were able to do it and

help each other as well.


Evaluation

Formative evaluation was given to the instructors following the implementation on

November 29th.

The first two questions of the evaluation covers level one “Reaction” of Kirkpatrick’s

Levels of Evaluation. These questions are: What was your impression of the wiki? And was it

user friendly? To these questions it was unanimous it was well liked that it was a great tool, well

organized and professional. Everyone said it was user friendly. This was the “reaction” I was

going for in this evaluation.

The next two questions of the evaluation covers level two “Learning” of Kirkpatrick’s

Levels of Evaluation. They are: Was the instructions easily understood? And how easy was it to

navigate after instruction? To these questions all the instructors responded with a yes with no

problems. This was wonderful to see that I set out to give them a user-friendly site, and that is

what they received. It was good to this in action during the implementation as well.

The final question of the evaluation covers level three “Transfer” of Kirkpatrick’s Levels

of Evaluation. How are you using the wiki in your classroom? All of the instructors stated that

they would be using the information on the wiki in their classrooms as well as to collaborate with

their colleagues through the blog. It was also observed after instruction that they were helping

each other navigate through the wiki and trying out the blog. As to truly measuring this level, I

would expect to see the instructors utilizing the wiki for their classroom and regularly

collaborating and communicating with each other through the blog that was created for them and

you would be able to see that activity on the wiki.


The overwhelming response from the instructors was that they like the wiki, it is user

friendly, they can navigate easily, and they will be able to communicate with other ELD

instructors. They will utilize the information and game sites for their classrooms.

This is exactly what they needed and wanted. It was a perfect project for me as well, in that I was

able to create something that will be used to enhance the learning of the students through

technology. Having done this project has opened connections I am now hopeful that I will now

be able to start my own consulting company and help many others in the future.

For this project level four “Results” of Kirkpatrick Levels of Evaluation is unable to be

reached due to time constraints and the cost would be to great.


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How To Log In To ELL-4J Wiki Go to https://swiki.4j.lane.edu/ This will take you to the 4J wiki Click on Wiki’s in the middle.

You are now at the log in page. “Click” on Log In


Enter your 4j name and password “Click” Log In

Locate Ell-4j wiki and click on that. You are now into the wiki. Enjoy!

After you initially log in, when you return click on “My Page” Follow same steps above to “Log In”


How To Get To A Page All the pages are listed on the home page “Click” on the page you want to view

How To Get To The Websites And Wanted Information When you find the information you are looking for, simply click on the picture or

line of text and it will take you directly where you want to go.

Important to know: When you click to go to a website it will not open a new window, therefore, you must click on the back button of your browser to get back to the wiki.


How To Blog On the Home page click on “Blog”

This will bring up the blogging page. “Click” on the + button to begin

This brings up a “New Entry” window type in your title and click “Create”

Now type in your question and comments in space provided Click “Save Comment”


Comment on Existing Blog Go to Blog

Find the existing blog you would like to comment on Click on the blog you want to comment on

When you have commented click “Save Comment” to post your comment

How To Log Out Of The Wiki When you are finished simply scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “log out” and you are done.


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Create A New Page To Create a new page, go to the + symbol and click on it.

This will bring up a new window Type in the name of new page you want to create. Click on “create” when you are done.


You have now created a new page. Click “Save” when done.

Linking A Page To The “Home Page” Go to “Pencil” Icon to edit page

Go to “Create A Link”


Click on “search” in drop down menu Find the page you created Click “Link”

Note: Make sure your curser is placed where you want the link to go.


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2. Then “click” on the pencil icon to edit page. (In upper right corner)


3. Click on the “Add Media etc.” button

A new window comes up that says “Insert Media.” Click on browse and locate the file you want to insert. Then click insert.

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Use these same steps to add Quick Time video and Audio files.

Upload a ZIP file to insert several media files at once.

Adding A Link To add a link to a picture, highlight it and then click on the “create a link” button.

In the drop down menu select “Enter URL” enter the URL and click “Link” And always “Save”


Use these steps to insert Articles from online sources into the wiki.

When Linking a Picture to a website – “Highlight” the picture and follow same step as above.

Adding a File to Page Click the “Paper Clip” symbol


This will bring up a box to “Attach a file”

1. Click “Browse” to locate the file you want.

2. Then click on “Attach”.

You have now embedded a file in the wiki page.

Use these steps to upload any “PDF” files you want to put on a page. Deleting A Page Go to the page you want to delete Click on the – icon

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KATHY S. McCLUSKEY 35803 Camp Creek Road (H) 541 - 744 - 3870 Springfield OR 97478 (C) 541 - 852 - 7518

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

! Over 10 years experience in health related fields including medication dispensing, patient care, fitness training and anatomy.

! Aptitude for designing challenging activities and dietary plans for even the most weight challenged members of our society.

! Experienced education assistant with a natural talent for teaching and working with children

! Outstanding educator – able to complex challenges into common language the average person can understand.

! Dependable and conscientious; accurate at detailed work; a cooperative and supportive colleague

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2006 – June 2010 Education Assistant, Springfield Public Schools – Springfield, OR Education Assistant

• Effectively assisted Teachers in their daily classroom duties. • Successfully assisted students in reading, writing and even their math lessons. • Created a more caring environment for special needs kids by providing loving encouragement

even during “classroom” consequences. • Provided services to educators as a copy room assistant. • Aided teachers on the playground during school hours.

August 2003 – August 2006 Office Manager, Trinity Baptist Church – Springfield OR Office Administration

• Managed the daily operations of the church while providing administrative support for the staff and volunteers.

• Managed and balanced the “books” for the church ensuring monies where successfully deposited on a weekly basis and ensuring payroll was made on-time.

• Typed out weekly sermons for the pastoral staff and supplied music for “Sunday” and “Wednesday” services.

• Opened and closed church offices and ensured security “nightly” of the entire church by checking doors, setting alarms and forwarding phones.

• Handled all purchasing for church and while working diligently to cut costs as much as possible. • Negotiated new maintenance contracts that included our copy machines and made certain that

we maintained our current budget while advocating for value added services that gave the church the “most bang for their buck”.


Project Management • Managed several successful events while facilitating costs, managing workers and ensuring

projects were carried out on tie and under or at budget. • Conducted pastoral searches and ensured that the “right man for the job” was found and that pay

was negotiated accurately. • Facilitated a project the included the purchase of new technology assets and made certain that

the best prices were negotiated while coming in under budget. May 2000 – Present Day Domestic Manager, McCluskey Family Household – Springfield OR Administration/Management

• Managed the daily duties of the household including laundry, meeting scheduled appointments on-time and ensuring meals and other duties were accomplished on a daily basis..

• Volunteered and assisted in classroom and field-trips for children during school hours. • Walked the pets and made sure they were washed, fed and cared for on a weekly and daily

basis. September 1995 – 2000 Fitness Trainer and Assistant Manager, Better Bodies Gyms – Eugene OR Administration/Management

• Managed the daily duties of the offices while providing customer and phone support to the general public.

• Conducted daily tours of the Gym while answering questions and successfully demonstrating equipment operations while encouraging proper safe handling while using exercise equipment.

• Balanced tills and managed books while ensuring monies where delivered daily to the bank. • Kept accurate records of product orders such as juice smoothies, protein powders and shakes,

and vitamin supplements and apparel. • Maintained customer correspondence and kept detailed records of their visits for future record

tracking at Better Bodies Gyms. Fitness Training and Nutrition

• Successfully trained several body builders as they trained for the matches of their lives – created a name for myself that helped bring more business to Better Bodies Gyms.

• Provided nutrition services and conducted body mass index analysis. • Analyzed client’s physical profiles so that a tailored training, nutrition and vitamin regimen would

be maintained for the client – this served as a launch pad for career certifications in APEX nutrition services and facilitated me becoming a certified nutrition technician fitness trainer.

September 1993 – August 1995 Office Manger, NIPI Corporation – Springfield OR Administration

• Managed daily operations of offices and provided support for McDonald’s management. • Conducted tours and training of new McDonald’s restaurant employees. • Provided phone and customer support to both staff and public. • Ensured offices materials and restaurant equipment and supplies were successfully ordered on a

weekly basis while making sure that we kept costs as low as possible. • Created taraining materials and benefits packages for new all new McDonald’s restaurant

employees. • Provided courier services to the 4 Springfield McDonalds francihsies owned and operated by NIPI

Corporation.


EDUCATION - Masters in Education - Northwest Christian University - Member ISTE - Graduated Eugene Bible College in Education – received a Bachelors’ of Arts

Degree in 1993. - Crertified APEX Nutrition and Fitness Trainer. - Certified STEP Reebok Aerobics instructor. - CPR Trained.


Practicum/Internship Placement Proposal Professional Interest: Describe your primary interests, goals, and objectives. To work with technology in the classroom and the goal

would be to see the results of that actually enhancing the learning of the student.

Special Skills: List or describe any special skills you have, such as graphic design, web design, working with multi-media,

management, curriculum design, training, working with video, etc.. I can do graphic design, curriculum design,

work with multi-media and video and train in these areas. I can do web design but not enough to be

completely confident just need to work more with it.

The ideal practicum: Describe in as much detail as necessary the ideal practicum experience for you. Include setting, your preference for

individual vs. group projects, the nature of the work, specific skills you would like to use, skills you would like to

learn, and any other information that would help your instructor identify a suitable placement. If you have a self-

selected practicum, please complete this section with a similar description. The ideal experience would be to see

my research put into action. Being able to see a one to one ratio with technology and to see how the

student excels in their studies. To see how this is implemented in a real life situation and not just read

about. I also would know reality, and want to be able to use the knowledge that I have gained in this

program and be able to put it to use and help a colleague in the field.

Special conditions: List or describe any special skills you have, such as graphic design, web design, working with multi-media,

management, curriculum design, training, working with video, etc.. Same as above…

Your Name: Kathy RogersEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Preferred contact phone number ( home work X mobile): 541-852-7518


NOTE: Do not complete the remaining sections of this document until you have identified/confirmed a potential practicum assignment. Once you have identified a practicum assignment and BEFORE you begin your internship, write a brief project description/report for your faculty advisor. Your report should include the information listed below. Enlist the help of your Site Supervisor to complete the report BEFORE you begin your internship. Complete the report using a word processor (the field cells will expand as you write), print it, sign it and have your Site Supervisor sign. Submit the report to your Practicum Instructor. This report form is typically 2-3 pages long.

Internship Site Information Company or Organization Name: 4j ELL

Division or Subunit Name (if applicable):

Site Supervisor Name: Abby Lane Title: ELD District Coordinator

Phone number: Email: [email protected]

Address: 1500 Queens Way Eugene, OR

Internship Project Description Write a summary of the nature of your assigned responsibilities and the scope of your project(s). Include the names of the people with whom you will collaborate. Identify the target audience for the project(s). For the scope of the project, include a description of the proposed “breadth and width” of the project, as well as, a clear description of the planned finished product (deliverable).

After Meeting with Carolyn Clements at Howard it is apparent that my practicum is taking a different turn. She indicated the need to find a supplement curriculum to weave into what she has so she can meet where the state standards are going for the ELD program. Therefore it seems logical to put my research into locating a curriculum that will meet ELD needs and help her integrate that into the technology she is using.

Curriculum will need to be used for K-5 and have the elements of “form and function” and “logic sequence” that can be woven into the curriculum she currently has. Most likely this curriculum will come from an online source for easy integration when needed.

After meeting with the Principal of Howard Elementary, she directed me to Abby Lane the District ELL Coordinator for better direction for the project. I meet with Abby and the project took a different direction. She wanted a Wiki for her and the ELL teachers to communicate and have all the resources in one location.

Create a schedule or timeline of the project that clearly shows the days, hours, and location you propose to conduct the work of your internship and the proposed completion date. Include the milestones in the project work, if any.

From September to the end of November I will build a Wiki and Instructional Manuals for the Administrator and Teachers that will contain the necessary elements for communication and educational support.

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