Appendix+I+-Technology+Facilitator+Standards+and+Examples

**Lamar** **University** **– M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership** ** Technology Standards and Examples of Campus- or District- Supervised Internship Activities ** ** I. **  || [|**Technology Operations and Concepts**] || ** II. ** ||  [|**Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences**] || ** III. ** ||  [|**Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum**] || ** IV. ** ||  [|**Assessment and Evaluation**] || ** V. ** || [|**Productivity and Professional Practice**] || ** VI. ** ||  [|**Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues**] || ** VII. ** ||  ** VIII. ** ||  [|**Leadership and Vision**] || **// Standard //****// I. //****// Technology Operations and Concepts (textbook page 25) //** (TF-1) Educational Technology Facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts (TF-I.A) Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE NETS*T). **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-I.A.1) Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans. (TF-I.A.2) Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs. (TF-I.B) Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-1.B.3) Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts. (TF-II) Educational Technology Facilitators plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology. (TF-II.A) Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhances instructional strategies to support diverse needs of learners. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.A.1) Provide resources and feedback to teachers as they create developmentally appropriate curriculum units that use technology. (TF-II.A.2) Consult with teachers as they design methods and strategies for teaching computer/technology concepts and skills within the context of classroom learning. (TF-II.A.3) Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technology. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-II.B) Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.B.1) Assist teachers as they apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-II.C) Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.C.1) Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accurate and suitability based on district and state standards. (TF-II.C.2) Model technology integration using resources that reflect content standards. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-II.D) Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.D.1) Provide teachers with options for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-II.E) Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.E.1) Provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support them as they implement the strategies. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-II.F) Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-II.F.1) Assist teachers as they identify ad apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Standard //** (TF-III) Educational Technology Facilitators apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for utilizing technology to maximize student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-III.A) Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-III.A.1) Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.2) Use and apply major research findings related to the use of technology in education to support the integration of communication tools through the curriculum (refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.3) Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.4) Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem-solving/decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.5) Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print, media, and graphics (refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.6) Use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment ( refer to NETS for Students). (TF-III.A.7) Use methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of Web-based authoring tools in a school environment (refer to NETS for Students). **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-III.B) Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. (TF-III.B.1) Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners, including adaptive and assistive technology. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-III.C) Apply technology to demonstrate students’ higher-order skills and creativity. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-III.C.1) Use methods and strategies for teaching problem-solving skills using technology resources. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-III.D) Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhances environment. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-III.D.1) Use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-III.E) Use current research and district/region/state/national content standards to build lessons and units of instruction. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-III.E.1) Describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/region/state/national content and technology standards. (TF-III.E.2) Use major and research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Standard //** (TF-IV) Educational technology facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-IV.A) Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-IV.A.1) Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. (TF-IV. A.2) Assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-IV.B) Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-IV.B.1) Guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpretresults, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-IV.C) Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students’ appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-IV.C.1) Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students’ use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. (TF-IV.C.2) Examine and apply the results of a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a PK-12 environment. (TF-V) Educational technology facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-V.A) Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-V.A.1) Identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology. (TF-V.A.2) Disseminate information on district-wide policies for the professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-V.B) Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-V.B.1) Continually evaluate and reflect on practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-V.C) Apply technology to increase productivity. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-V.C.1) Model advanced features of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics programs, and utilties to develop professional products. (TF-V.C.2) Assist others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications, and/or other products. (TF-V.C.3) Demonstrate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices (such as graphing calculators, language translators, scientific probeware, or electronic thesaurus) in content areas. (TF.V.C.4) Use a variety of distance learning systems and use at least one to support personal and professional development. (TF-V.C.5) Use instructional design principles to develop hypermedia and multimedia products to support personal and professional development. (TF-V.C.6) Select appropriate tools for communicating concepts, conducting research, and solving problems for an intended audience and purpose. (TF-V.C.7) Use examples of emerging programming, authoring, or problem-solving environments that support personal and professional development. (TF-V.C.8) Set and manipulate preferences, defaults, and other selectable features of productivity tools commonly found in PK-12 schools. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-V.D.1) Model the use of telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning. (TF-V.D.2) Communicate with colleagues and discuss current research to support instruction, using applications including electronic mail, online conferencing, and Web browsers. (TF-V.D.3) Participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build bodies of knowledge around specific topics. (TF-V.D.4) Design, develop, and maintain Web pages and sites that support communication between school and community. (TF-VI) Educational technology facilitators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VI.A) Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VI.A.1) Develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology. (TF-VI.A.2) Assist others is summarizing copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VI.B) Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with divers backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VI.B.1) Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. (TF-VI.B.2) Identify, classify, and recommend adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in procurement and implementation. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VI.C) Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VI. C.1) Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VI.D) Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VI.D.1) Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VI.E) Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VI.E.1) Recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers. **// Standard VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments (textbook page 165-166) //** (TF-VII) Educational technology facilitators promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VII.A) Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VII.A.1) Use plans to configure software/computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements. (TF-VII.A.2) Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources. (TF-VII.A.3) Discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts. (TF-VII.A.4) Model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access/telecommunication tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction. (TF-VII.A.5) Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. (TF-VII.A.6) Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. (TF-VII.A.7) Use network software packages to operate a computer network system. (TF-VII.A.8) Work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and students to improve student learning. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VII.B) Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VII.B.1) Identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase. (TF-VII.B.2) Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. (TF-VII.B.3) Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of technology infrastructure. (TF-VII.B.4) Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer-related technologies. (TF-VII.B.5) Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. (TF-VII.B.6) Use distance and online learning facilities. (TF-VII.B.7) Describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VII.C) Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VII. C.1) Support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory. (TF-VIII) 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. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VIII.A) Identify and apply educational and technology related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of computers and technology in education. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VIII.A.1) Discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VIII.B) Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VIII.B.1) Discuss the history of technology use in schools. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VIII.C) Apply effective group process skills. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VIII.C.1) Discuss the rational for forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VIII.D) Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VIII.D.1) Participate in cooperative group processes that were effective. (TF-VIII.D.2) Conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment. (TF-VIII.D.3) Identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment. (TF-VIII.D.4) Describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards. (TF-VIII.D.5) Discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan. (TF-VIII.D.6) Discuss the elements of and strategies for developing a technology strategic plan. (TF-VIII.D.7) Examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator //** (TF-VIII.E) Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. **// Technology Facilitation Performance Tasks //** (TF-VIII.E.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.
 * Appendix I: Technology Facilitator Standards, Performance Indicators and Performance Tasks and Examples of Campus- or District- Supervised Internship Activities **
 * // Technology Facilitator Standards  //**
 * [|Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting] for Technology Environments ** ||
 * // Technology Facilitation Performance Standard  //**
 * // Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator   //**
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 * // Standard II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences (textbook page 44-45)   //**
 * // Technology Facilitation Performance Standard   //**
 * // Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator   //**
 * // Standard III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum (textbook page 67-68)   //**
 * // Standard IV. Assessment and Evaluation (textbook page 90)  //**
 * // Standard V. Productivity and Professional Practice (textbook page 112-113)  //**
 * //  Technology Facilitation Performance Standard  //**
 * // Standard VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues (textbook page 136-137)  //**
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 * // Standard VIII. Leadership and Vision (textbook page 190-191)  //**
 * //  Technology Facilitation Performance Standard   //**