Sarah Lopez

Cohort 9

Sarah Lopez

Educational Technology Leadership Internship Plan

Activity / ISTE Standard / Activity Summary / Resource Person / Projected Date of Completion
Provide teachers directions for use of program “Comic Life” on Macs. / Standard I:
(TF-I.A) Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology / Attend professional development on the program ComicLife. I will then create step-by-step directions and ideas for using ComicLife. / Sherri Guerra/ Teacher at Professional Development (TBD) / November 2010
Plan project creating Podcasts / Standard II; (TF-II.A) Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
Standard III;
(TF-III.C) Apply technology to demonstrate students’ higher-order skills and creativity. / Students will first write Procedural Papers (ex: How to make a turkey sandwich) They will then create a storyboard and use the program Garage band to create a podcast. Students will use pictures and voice over. Background music will be optional. / Sherri Guerra / January 2011
Aligning lesson using technology with state/district standards / Standard (TF-III.C) Apply technology to demonstrate students’ higher-order skills and creativity. / When taking students to computer lab, have them create a comic strip or web using “Inspiration.” Will be focusing on sequencing and describing characters in class novel. / Harry Tschoerner / October 2010
Compile list of useful websites/ways to assess using technology / Standard IV; (TF-IV. A) Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter suing a variety of assessment techniques. / Research useful sites providing rubrics, assessments, etc. Provide list for all staff members for reference. / Harry Tschoerner / November 2010
Attending training on new Grade Book and teaching staff / Standard V; (TF-V.A) Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. (TF-V.C) Apply technology to increase productivity. / Attend training on district’s new Grade Book, then teach the rest of the staff on my campus how to use the new technology. Throughout school year, assist teacher by creating extra helpers and answering any questions. / Harry Tschoerner, Bobby Owens (Information Systems) / Training- July 2010
Teach Staff- August 2010
Answer questions throughout school year.
Creating Classroom website / Standard V; (TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. / Create personal classroom website. Consistently update information, pictures, assignments, etc. / Harry Tschoerner Sherri Guerra / August 2010
Updating School Website; create welcome video and update to website. / Standard V; (TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. / Will have access to software which will enable me to update the Beasley Elementary website. This will include creating a multimedia video in which other students introduce staff. This “welcome video” will be posted on the school website. / Leigh Kovalcik
Harry Tschoerner
Becky Smith / Update Website throughout year. Have video completed by December 2010.
Lesson on Cyber Bullying and internet “etiquette” / Standard VI; (TF-VI.A; TF-VI.D) Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. / Create lesson promoting safety and healthy use of technology for students. Include in school and at home. / Harry Tschoerner / February 2011
Interview with Technology Facilitator / Standard VII; (TF-VII.C) Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. / Create list of questions for interview with district technology facilitator to understand her role in the planning/policy/procedures, etc. / Harry Tschoerner
Sherri Guerra / March 2011
Write summary of Texas and Mesquite ISD’s Technology Plans / Standard VIII; (TF-VIII.A) Discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology. / Research District and State Technology Plans. Compare them and assess my district’s success in implementing the state plan. / Sherri Guerra / March 2011