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Field Experience Log & Reflection

Instructional Technology Department
Candidate:

Mentor/Title:

School/District:

Kimberly Postell

Brittany Burns/STEM Coordinator

Sandtown Middle/Fulton County

Field Experience/Assignment: Course:

Professor/Semester:

ITEC 7400 21st Century Teaching

and Learning

Engaged Learning Project

Dr. Kathi Vanderbilt/Summer 2014

Part I: Log
Date(s)

Activity/Time

6/28/14
7/5/14

Completed EL Project Idea 3 hours

Completed EL Project Draft 5 hours

6/29/14,
7/6/14,
7/13/14,
7/16/14

EL Coaching 6 hours
Completed Final EL Project 2 hours

STATE Standards
PSC

NATIONAL Standards
ISTE NETS-C

PSC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 6.3

PSC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6,
3.3, 3.7. 4.2, 4.3, 6.3
PSC 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 6.3

ISTE 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e

ISTE 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f,
3c, 3g, 5b, 5c
ISTE 1a, 1b, 1d,

PSC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6,

2.7, 3.3, 3.7, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.3

ISTE 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f,

2g, 3c, 3g, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b,

Total Hours: 16 Hours

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)

Ethnicity

P-12 Faculty/Staff
P-2

Race/Ethnicity:
Asian
Black
Hispanic

3-5

6-8

P-12 Students
9-12

P-2

3-5

6-8
X

Native American/Alaskan Native

White
Multiracial
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency
Eligible for Free/Reduced
Meals

X
X
X
X

9-12

Part II: Reflection

CANDIDATE REFLECTIONS:
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)

1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology facilitation and
leadership from completing this field experience?
The field experience required my planning a lesson that included Engaged Learning Indicators and
scored a 4 or better on the LoTi scale. During the planning of the lesson I learned that just
including technology does not make it an effective lesson. Teachers should examine their lessons
to see what indicators are present and which ones are weak. After identifying the weak indicators
instructors should try to strengthen these for a more engaged and meaningful lesson. The
technology used should make the learning experience student-centered, real-world, and
collaborative.

2. How did this learning relate to the knowledge (what must you know), skills (what must you
be able to do) and dispositions (attitudes, beliefs, enthusiasm) required of a technology
facilitator or technology leader? (Refer to the standards you selected in Part I. Use the
language of the PSC standards in your answer and reflect on all 3knowledge, skills, and
dispositions.)
Knowledge: In order to accomplish the goal of completing this task I had to know the Engaged
Learning Indicators and understand the levels of technology use implementation. The knowledge I
gained helped me design, develop, implement, communicate, and evaluate technology-infused
plans created by both my peers and myself.
Skills: Because of this assignment I am able to facilitate the use of digital tools and resources to
engage students in authentic learning experiences. I can aid in the effective use of digital tools to
support and enhance higher-ordered thinking skills from my students.
Dispositions: I am excited about sharing my vision for the effective use of technology tools to
promote excellence in my school and district.

3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or
student learning at your school. How can the impact be assessed?
I believe this field experience will impact my schools improvement in a positive way. After this
class I will take the time to evaluate my own technology lessons and identify my strong and weak
learning indicators. As a department head I can now offer coaching to the teachers on my team to
help them develop lessons that effectively use technology to enhance learning goals.