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 * ISTE Technology Facilitation and Technology Leadership Standard II - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences **

﻿Technology Facilitation and Leadership (TF/TL) Standard II addresses Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Standard II states: “Educational Technology Facilitators plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology” (Williamson & Redish, 2009, p. 44).

In preparation to become an educational technology leader, I designed various learning opportunities applying technology and strategies to support diverse learning needs of staff members. Once I practiced new skills learned in the educational technology program courses, I developed activities to train staff members. Human Resources Department Staff members participated in learning experiences with new software and equipment such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photo Shop, JPEG files, Gimp 2, Stykes, Audacity, new video equipment, new computers, laptops, and presentation projector. Learning opportunities were also afforded to staff members through webinars, presentations using technology, modeling the use of technology, and hands-on experience. Learning was managed through whole group and small group instruction, collaborative learning environment, one-on-one tutorials and individual application. Since I am a visual learner, I created step-by-step written instructions for staff members to follow during guided practice.

Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, and Malenoski (2007) state, "By nature, both multimedia projects and cooperative learning groups require attention to detail in the planning process" (p. 141). Designing effective learner-centered learning experiences with technology requires careful planning with attention to detail because learners assume varied roles and responsibilities. Planning learner-centered group learning experiences for staff members has been challenging, time-consuming, and very rewarding. Multimedia projects can be complicated and are certainly not simple. Cooperative learning groups were effective due to the small size of the groups and the appropriate combination or mix of learners. As a technology leader a variety of areas in the planning process were addressed.

The group projects required in the program courses have been beneficial to my success in achieving the required confidence to support learning experiences and model technology integration for staff members. These experiences have prepared me to design methods and strategies to transfer knowledge of computer and technology concepts and skills. The new knowledge acquired will help me identify and evaluate the suitability of technology resources.

In the article If I teach this way, am I doing my job: Contructivism in the classroom, Debra Sprague and Christopher Dede (1999) wrote, "Technical literacy should not be taught as an isolated subject, nor should activities with technology be isolated from other activities in the classroom" (p. 8). Creating a Power Point Presentation need not be a separate learning activity. Using the Power Point tools, to make a presentation will help staff members acquire technology skills, master the technological techniques, and benefit from the Power Point content. I try to connect concepts to other simpler concepts. I related the above statement to my first experiences in public school. I did not know English, and there was no such thing as Bilingual or ESL education. We were the only Hispanic family in the elementary school we attended. I learned English as a language simultaneously to the other subjects: Language Arts, math, science, and social studies.

References

Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). //Using Technology with classroom instruction that works.// Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Sprague, D. & Dede, C. (1999). If I teach this way, am I doing my job: Constructivism in the classroom. //Leading and Learning,// 27(1). Retrieved from

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Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). //Technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every K-12 leader should know and be able to do.// Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.