Standard 1.1 Shared Vision
Candidates facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision for the use of technology in teaching, learning, and leadership.
(PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a)
(PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a)
Artifact: Shared Vision Plan
Reflection:
I had the opportunity to develop a shared vision plan, an influential force behind technology implementation for my current school. This plan was developed after a group of collaborative influencers such as teachers, staff members, parents, community members, and other stakeholders came together and developed our school strategic plan. After reviewing my school’s strategic plan, I realized that there was not any focus on technology integration. Knowing how important it is to prepare students to be 21st-century learners, I knew I had to develop a technology plan that not only focused on technology use but also aligned with my school’s strategic plan.
ISTE Standard 1.1 states, “Candidates facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision for the use of technology in teaching, learning, and leadership.” In order to facilitate the development of the shared vision plan, I had to evaluate my school’s strategic plan carefully. Therefore, I utilized ISTE’s Lead & Transform diagnostic tool to help determine where my school currently stood in relation to technology integration and areas of improvement. From there, I met with my principal to get her view and expectations on technology integration within the school. I explored Cobb County’s technology goal, followed by developing a need’s survey for relevant stakeholders to get their sights on technology. Based on feedback from my principal, colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders, I was able to develop a technology vision that could easily be integrated into my school’s strategic plan.
Developing the shared vision paper shows that I can facilitate and implement a technology plan that would further student achievement through a student-centered approach called blended learning. Within the document, there a specific guideline that outlines the goals for all stakeholders. The paper also addresses ways to integrate Web 2.0 tools across all subject areas to foster 21st-century skills in communication, collaboration creativity, and critical thinking.
Completing this artifact taught me a lot of valuable lessons. To start, I know that how developing a vision helps clearly state what a school is trying to achieve and what plan needs to be in place to make sure that everyone is supporting students. I also know that it is vital to have input from all stakeholders, not just teachers, and colleagues. Doing so shows how everyone is working together to ensure that students are successful. Completing this, artifact also gave me the opportunity to step into a leadership role to help facilitate, develop, and implement a technology plan. I only had the chance to collect data on first, second, and third-grade teachers. If I had the chance to improve this artifact, I would make sure that I received feedback from all grade levels within my school.
The work that went into creating the artifact impacted my school improvement significantly. Before the development of the shared vision, there was no expectation of technology use within my school. With the new plan in place, there are some rules and guidelines that address all stakeholders in utilizing technology within the school to further. Since students will have the chance to use technology over multiple disciplines, they will learn skills that will foster them into 21st-century learners who can communicate, collaborate, create, and use critical thinking skills. The impact can be assessed through the use of administrators or academic/ technology coaches walkthroughs, checklists, and student achievement scores.
References
Essential Conditions. (2019). Retrieved February 2, 2019, from http://www.iste.org/standards/essential-conditions
I had the opportunity to develop a shared vision plan, an influential force behind technology implementation for my current school. This plan was developed after a group of collaborative influencers such as teachers, staff members, parents, community members, and other stakeholders came together and developed our school strategic plan. After reviewing my school’s strategic plan, I realized that there was not any focus on technology integration. Knowing how important it is to prepare students to be 21st-century learners, I knew I had to develop a technology plan that not only focused on technology use but also aligned with my school’s strategic plan.
ISTE Standard 1.1 states, “Candidates facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision for the use of technology in teaching, learning, and leadership.” In order to facilitate the development of the shared vision plan, I had to evaluate my school’s strategic plan carefully. Therefore, I utilized ISTE’s Lead & Transform diagnostic tool to help determine where my school currently stood in relation to technology integration and areas of improvement. From there, I met with my principal to get her view and expectations on technology integration within the school. I explored Cobb County’s technology goal, followed by developing a need’s survey for relevant stakeholders to get their sights on technology. Based on feedback from my principal, colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders, I was able to develop a technology vision that could easily be integrated into my school’s strategic plan.
Developing the shared vision paper shows that I can facilitate and implement a technology plan that would further student achievement through a student-centered approach called blended learning. Within the document, there a specific guideline that outlines the goals for all stakeholders. The paper also addresses ways to integrate Web 2.0 tools across all subject areas to foster 21st-century skills in communication, collaboration creativity, and critical thinking.
Completing this artifact taught me a lot of valuable lessons. To start, I know that how developing a vision helps clearly state what a school is trying to achieve and what plan needs to be in place to make sure that everyone is supporting students. I also know that it is vital to have input from all stakeholders, not just teachers, and colleagues. Doing so shows how everyone is working together to ensure that students are successful. Completing this, artifact also gave me the opportunity to step into a leadership role to help facilitate, develop, and implement a technology plan. I only had the chance to collect data on first, second, and third-grade teachers. If I had the chance to improve this artifact, I would make sure that I received feedback from all grade levels within my school.
The work that went into creating the artifact impacted my school improvement significantly. Before the development of the shared vision, there was no expectation of technology use within my school. With the new plan in place, there are some rules and guidelines that address all stakeholders in utilizing technology within the school to further. Since students will have the chance to use technology over multiple disciplines, they will learn skills that will foster them into 21st-century learners who can communicate, collaborate, create, and use critical thinking skills. The impact can be assessed through the use of administrators or academic/ technology coaches walkthroughs, checklists, and student achievement scores.
References
Essential Conditions. (2019). Retrieved February 2, 2019, from http://www.iste.org/standards/essential-conditions