Standard 2.7 - Assessment
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student learning and technology literacy, including the use of digital assessment tools and resources. (PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g)
Artifact: SWOT Analysis
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. It is based off a digital needs assessment that was used to measure technology literacy. Some of the key findings were that teachers making up for their lack of technology proficiency by attending more professional learning on how to effectively use digital tools for diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. 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 model and facilitate the effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student learning and technology literacy. 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 learning and technology literacy.
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 is 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 create a separate needs assessment for students. This would allow me to more effectively collect information from the target audience for this standard.
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.
The SWOT Analysis allowed me to evaluate the current access to technology and technology usage in Floyd County Schools. It is based off a digital needs assessment that was used to measure technology literacy. Some of the key findings were that teachers making up for their lack of technology proficiency by attending more professional learning on how to effectively use digital tools for diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. 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 model and facilitate the effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student learning and technology literacy. 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 learning and technology literacy.
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 is 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 create a separate needs assessment for students. This would allow me to more effectively collect information from the target audience for this standard.
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.