Visionary Leadership – As Castleberry ISD continues to
expand the one-to-one initiative, I have had a vital role in planning,
communicating and implementing technology infusion in the classrooms. I have
worked with leadership teams, instructional rounds teams, and teachers to
provide resources that assist in the development of improvement plans, lesson
plans, and most of all the district technology plan.
Teaching, Learning, and Assessments – As a technology coach,
my main goal is to provide the support that teachers need to develop lesson
activities that target the objectives for the unit while instilling 21st
Century Skills so that students are empowered to take control of their own
learning. Not only do I provide support, but I model skills and activities in
professional development sessions that teachers can use in their own
classrooms.
Digital Age Learning Environments - This year, we will be
using Canvas as our LMS. This platform will enable teachers to plan, provide
students resources, and assess students within one application. Additionally,
applications such as Google Drive and Office 365 can be utilized as
collaboration tools.
Professional Development and Program Evaluation - I look
forward to expanding teacher learning through Twitter edchats and modeling
professional development sessions similar to ed camps. Also, the ability to
offer professional development trainings utilizing Canvas LMS not only models
the use of the online classroom, but gives teachers a chance to view the LLMS
as a student would. Another tool that we will be utilizing this school year is
BrightBytes. BrightBytes is a survey that students, staff, and parents complete
on the integration of technology. This survey tool will provide data that will
guide the type of professional development and support needed to continue to
grow in the infusion of technology.
Digital Citizenship – As a technology coach, I will continue
to review and update responsible use policies each year. I will also work with
assistant principals as they prepare presentations to present to students and
parents on responsible use and digital citizenship. We will continue to seek
opportunities for students to collaborate with other students outside of Castleberry
ISD on class projects. And finally, we are going to pilot a blended learning
environment at the high school where students meet in places outside of the
classroom to work on project based lessons.
Content Knowledge and Professional Growth – In order to
succeed, we must all continue to grow. I will complete my Master’s in Learning
Technologies this next May. The skills and strategies that I learn will be
shared through professional development sessions that I offer. I will continue
to seek trainings and resources so that will enhance my knowledge base in
technology integration so that what I learn can be shared with the teachers
that I serve.
