Standard 1.2 - Strategic Planning
Candidates facilitate the design, development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of technology-infused strategic plans. (PSC 1.2/ISTE 1b)
Artifact : SWOT Analysis
Reflection:
The SWOT Analysis was designed in the ITEC 7410 Instructional Technology Leadership class. The artifact is a needs assessment that was developed based on eight essential instructional uses of technology that correlate with ISTE standards. I designed and implemented the SWOT Analysis needs assessment to all employees of Floyd County Schools. Participants completed the twenty questions in the needs assessment.
The SWOT Analysis allowed me to evaluate the current access to technology and technology usage in Floyd County Schools. In addition to analyzing and identifying strengths and weakness, I also had the opportunity to communicate suggestions to district level decision makers that would improve the current levels of technology and technology usage. After reviewing the data and comments, we developed recommendations for our current shared vision and for the upcoming school year. These include : more teacher choice in professional learning and getting creative with calendaring professional learning due to the time limitations that teachers have during the day.
The SWOT Analysis was a great example of how I incorporated the elements of Strategic Planning under the Standard of Visionary Leadership, found in the Georgia Instructional Technology Standards. The SWOT Analysis is evidence that I can design, develop, communicate and evaluate a technology improvement plan. This artifact illustrates how I was able to evaluate current practices and communicate suggestions to be implemented that increase the integration of technology which increases student achievement and teacher proficiency.
One of the key understandings for me when completing the SWOT Analysis was utilizing it as an objective analysis tool. SWOT stands for : strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This a very simple, but effective acronym for evaluating, designing, and developing a needs assessment with the intention of analyzing current practices and future programs. To improve the quality of this artifact in the future, I would have had the instructional technologists include it in all their professional development to gather more feedback and increase the sample group size.
The work that went into creating the SWOT Analysis gave the instructional technology department relevant and pertinent information about their current efforts. It also allowed us to design a new program for the 2016-2017 school year for instructional technology professional development. By tailoring our professional development to our stakeholder’s needs, we can increase engagement and buy-in. Based on the SWOT Analysis results, teachers are not only participating in technology professional learning, they are also becoming increasing aware of technology resources within the system.
Artifact : SWOT Analysis
Reflection:
The SWOT Analysis was designed in the ITEC 7410 Instructional Technology Leadership class. The artifact is a needs assessment that was developed based on eight essential instructional uses of technology that correlate with ISTE standards. I designed and implemented the SWOT Analysis needs assessment to all employees of Floyd County Schools. Participants completed the twenty questions in the needs assessment.
The SWOT Analysis allowed me to evaluate the current access to technology and technology usage in Floyd County Schools. In addition to analyzing and identifying strengths and weakness, I also had the opportunity to communicate suggestions to district level decision makers that would improve the current levels of technology and technology usage. After reviewing the data and comments, we developed recommendations for our current shared vision and for the upcoming school year. These include : more teacher choice in professional learning and getting creative with calendaring professional learning due to the time limitations that teachers have during the day.
The SWOT Analysis was a great example of how I incorporated the elements of Strategic Planning under the Standard of Visionary Leadership, found in the Georgia Instructional Technology Standards. The SWOT Analysis is evidence that I can design, develop, communicate and evaluate a technology improvement plan. This artifact illustrates how I was able to evaluate current practices and communicate suggestions to be implemented that increase the integration of technology which increases student achievement and teacher proficiency.
One of the key understandings for me when completing the SWOT Analysis was utilizing it as an objective analysis tool. SWOT stands for : strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This a very simple, but effective acronym for evaluating, designing, and developing a needs assessment with the intention of analyzing current practices and future programs. To improve the quality of this artifact in the future, I would have had the instructional technologists include it in all their professional development to gather more feedback and increase the sample group size.
The work that went into creating the SWOT Analysis gave the instructional technology department relevant and pertinent information about their current efforts. It also allowed us to design a new program for the 2016-2017 school year for instructional technology professional development. By tailoring our professional development to our stakeholder’s needs, we can increase engagement and buy-in. Based on the SWOT Analysis results, teachers are not only participating in technology professional learning, they are also becoming increasing aware of technology resources within the system.