6.3 Field Experiences
Candidates engage in appropriate field experiences to synthesize and apply the content and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions identified in these standards.
Field Experience Logs
Math RAP Development Sessions Field Experience Log & Sample Activity
Field Experience Logs were completed throughout my graduate school experience. For each semester, I was expected to log my experiences implementing instructional technology through field-based course assignments and unstructured experiences in my school. Each field experience log includes the activities completed and the timeframe they were completed in. Also, each activity is linked to Instructional Technology PSC Standards. It was encouraged to complete field experiences involving diversity. On each log, I reflected on my experiences and how they applied to the Instructional Technology PSC Standards. I also reflected on how the learning completed relates to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of a technology leader. I have linked all of my field experience logs that I have completed throughout my graduate program above. I also have provided a specific example of field experience that I completed. In the Spring of 2012, I participated in the development of math-based Smartboard lessons and activities based on the 4th Grade Common Core Standards that will be rolled out in the Fall of 2012. I was one of two teacher selected throughout the district to work in these development sessions. Ultimately, the lessons and activities that I developed, created, and revised will be available to all teachers throughout the county by being posted on the district website.
The Field Experience Logs demonstrate mastery of Standard 6.3 because I was able to participate in technology-based field experiences that applied the content and knowledge I was learning through the completion of my Master's Degree. Each field experience correlated with the PSC standards and applied the knowledge, skills, and dispositions from the standards. Specifically, I used my knowledge about researched-based learning strategies and my skills in using Smartboard software to develop activities and lessons that will be provided to all of the teachers in my district.
From completing field experiences through field-based assignments and unstructured experiences, I was able to increase my comfort level with helping others implement technology. I also got the opportunity to step up as a technology leader. I learned how to provide support to other teachers and model technology use in my own classroom. I think the most important thing I learned through my field experiences is that a technology facilitator has to remain flexible and supportive in all situations. To improve the quality of my field experiences, I wish I would have had more opportunities to complete staff wide field experiences. I most frequently helped teachers in small group or individual settings. While I think these field experiences were valuable, I would have liked to had the opportunity to lead a professional learning session on a larger scale.
The Field Experience Logs impacted faculty development as well as student learning. Faculty development and student learning were impacted because I was able to help teachers improve their technology integration in their classrooms; therefore, students were having more meaningful learning experiences. The impact could be assessed by observing the changes teachers are making in classroom instruction. Data could be collected and analyzed about student learning to determine the impact being made with students. The Math Rap Development Sessions will impact student learning as well, but on a district wide scale. The impact of this field experience could be assessed by reviewing pre and post data, informal observations, and student and teacher surveys to deteremine how the activities I created are influencing instruction and the learning environment.
The Field Experience Logs demonstrate mastery of Standard 6.3 because I was able to participate in technology-based field experiences that applied the content and knowledge I was learning through the completion of my Master's Degree. Each field experience correlated with the PSC standards and applied the knowledge, skills, and dispositions from the standards. Specifically, I used my knowledge about researched-based learning strategies and my skills in using Smartboard software to develop activities and lessons that will be provided to all of the teachers in my district.
From completing field experiences through field-based assignments and unstructured experiences, I was able to increase my comfort level with helping others implement technology. I also got the opportunity to step up as a technology leader. I learned how to provide support to other teachers and model technology use in my own classroom. I think the most important thing I learned through my field experiences is that a technology facilitator has to remain flexible and supportive in all situations. To improve the quality of my field experiences, I wish I would have had more opportunities to complete staff wide field experiences. I most frequently helped teachers in small group or individual settings. While I think these field experiences were valuable, I would have liked to had the opportunity to lead a professional learning session on a larger scale.
The Field Experience Logs impacted faculty development as well as student learning. Faculty development and student learning were impacted because I was able to help teachers improve their technology integration in their classrooms; therefore, students were having more meaningful learning experiences. The impact could be assessed by observing the changes teachers are making in classroom instruction. Data could be collected and analyzed about student learning to determine the impact being made with students. The Math Rap Development Sessions will impact student learning as well, but on a district wide scale. The impact of this field experience could be assessed by reviewing pre and post data, informal observations, and student and teacher surveys to deteremine how the activities I created are influencing instruction and the learning environment.