Revised Standard Two of The National Educational Technology Standards
Revised Standard Two of The National Educational Technology Standards
Revised Standard Two of The National Educational Technology Standards
data (a departmental self-assessment that is part of the university wide assessment plan), the
University Strategic Plan, _________ Assessment data, _____ faculty development session
surveys, ____ newsletters, and the departmental website. My personal knowledge based on work
experience as a Graduate Assistant within the department was also utilized.
Standard two, indicator one, focuses on the innovative sustained improvement of digital
age learning. Documents such as the Mission and Vision Statements show that this is apparent at
_____. One goal of the Mission and Vision Statements of _____ is to Provide training on
innovative technologies to improve faculty instruction to improve student learning (____,
2016). In regards to the selection, usage, and evaluation of various instructional technologies a
variety of stakeholders are involved. The ______ Advisory Board, Distance Learning
Committee, and Faculty Senate collaborate to examine cost-effectiveness, faculty need, and
accessibility of various technologies. Administrators ensure that technology tools are FERPA
compliant, free of licensure issues, and research based. When technology tools are selected for
implementation, it is integrated into an action plan which is reflected in the University Strategic
Plan, Technology Strategic Plan, and ____ Strategic Plan. These plans are continuously
monitored for effectiveness.
Indicator two places emphasis on educational administrators modeling and promoting
ongoing effective use of technology to enhance student learning outcomes. The Mission and
Vision Statements, as well as goal number four of the implementation plan for these statements,
reflect _____s dedication to a supportive learning environment that champions collaboration,
innovation, and technology use. _________ Assessments and ______ Surveys provide data to
determine if faculty feel that the environment is supportive in regards to innovative technology
use. Collaboration and innovation in technology use is modeled and supported through faculty
determined sessions, round table discussions where faculty members come and discuss their
successes and what they want to improve upon. Other faculty members offer suggestions. The
____ department also promotes faculty who model effective teaching strategies and innovative
technology use in their classrooms. They are spotlighted in the _____ ____ Newsletter and are
invited to host a faculty development session on their area of expertise. In turn, their peers will
view them as a leader and consultant. ____ also hosts book talks which deal with research based
texts that promote ways to teach effectively, integrate technology, engage students, and
accommodate differences. If a technology innovation that will affect faculty and students is
being implemented, beta tests will be utilized with select courses in order to ensure a smooth
integration. Possible deterrents of innovation, collaboration, and implementation are analyzed
during bi-monthly ___ meetings, Advisory Board Meetings, and Distance Learning Committee
meetings.
Indicator three focuses on meeting the needs of diverse learners through student centered
learning and technology resources. Because a teachers personal proficiency and confidence in
technology make a large impact on how well they implement technology resources, ____ trains
faculty on instructional strategies that can improve student learning. They emphasize faculty
innovation so that the instructors use each tool in a way that meets their needs and comfort level.
For example, students in a business class may address a student learning outcome by using
Weebly to create a website to promote a business and monitor the sites web traffic. Student input
regarding how well their diverse needs are met through student centered learning and technology
resources is not in place at this time. However, I would like to see this in place in the future.
Student groups that may not currently have learning needs met is addressed. For example,
_______ checks each technology tool and acts as an advocate to ensure that it meets the needs of
hearing and visually impaired students and that it works across all devices. _____ ensures that
staff are aware of options available to them to meet student learning needs through the CeTEAL
website, newsletter, E-boards, and posters.
Indicator four stresses the need for educational administrators to ensure effective
practices in the study of technology infusion. ____ encourages faculty members to choose
technology that serves an effective role in helping students meet their student learning outcomes.
Additionally, ____ feels that it is important to take it slow so that instructors feel comfortable
and continue usage instead of feeling overwhelmed and quitting. Numerous daily faculty
development sessions, individual consultations, and classroom observations are all techniques to
ensure effective practices in technology infusion as well as assess the type of technology infused.
The SAMR model, based on Blooms Taxonomy, helps educators gage how well they are
addressing higher order thinking skills with technology. Presently, there are no policies that
require the integration of technology within the university nor policies that require the instructor
to vary their instructional strategies. This is of high concern to me.
Indicator five claims that educators should participate in global learning communities that
stimulate innovation, creativity and digital age collaboration. _____ encourages instructors to
present at international and national conferences and ___ staff have been known to present with
the faculty. Also, ____ hosts sessions on how to effectively leverage Twitter, LinkedIn, and
Weebly to interact with students and other educational leaders outside of the school. ____
encourages participation in faculty development opportunities through Certificate Institutes,
recognition ceremonies with administration present, and grants. Lastly, _____ ensures equal
access to all faculty members by offering faculty development at different times of the day, even