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Comprehensive Examination and Summative Final Report Stacey Price

Lamar University- ET 8000

Abstract My name is Stacey Price and I have been attending Lamar University’s Academic Partnership Program in order to earn my Master’s Degree in Technology Integration in

Education. I have learned a plethora of information that will be beneficial to me as an educator or technology leader or facilitator. Below you will find reflections and links to my

coursework for the past two years. This experience has broadened my vision of education in schools and has given me background knowledge of how to create continuous

improvement for our students. Future Career Plans and Goals As my future career plans as an educator, I would like to start out by being a technology facilitator for my school district. This job would include participating in preparing

teachers to teach with technology in all subjects, and all grade levels. Eventually, I would like to become a technology leader and lead my school district in choosing new and

innovative technologies for our future classrooms. I will strive to succeed with my goals as a future facilitator and leader of technology integration in the education field.

I have chosen this degree and career path is because I want to make a large impact on our student's education. I feel that technology integration is the way education headed

and feel this is the way our students are learning best. I have grown passionate about the power of technology and the changes that it will bring. Students are no longer pen

and pencil kids but digital learners who deserve to learn in the most effective way for them possible. It is not fair for our education system to not conform to our current and

future students. With my graduate work through Lamar University, I plan to utilize and motivate others the way this program has motivated me.

Web based reflections of course assignments These are the courses and reflections that I took thorough Lamar University’s Academic Partnership Program. Click on the links below for a glimpse into the excitement of integrating technology in education. EDLD 5333 Leadership for Acct - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5333+Leadership+for+Acct EDLD 5352 Instruct. Technology - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5352+Instruct.+Technology EDLD 5362 Info Systems Mgmt - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5362+Info+Systems+Mgmt EDLD 5363 Video Technology and Multimedia - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5363+Video+Technology+and+Multimedia EDLD 5364 Teaching w Technology - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5364+Teaching+w+Technology EDLD 5365 Web Design - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5365+Web+Design EDLD 5366 Digital Graphics, Animations & Desktop Publishing - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5366+Digital+Graphics%2C+Animations+%26+Desktop+Publishing EDLD 5368 Instructional Design - http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/EDLD+5368+Instructional+Design

These are logs and reflections of experiences throughout courses dealing with technology.

http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Internship+Reflection+June+2009 http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Internship+Reflection+February+2010 http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Internship+Reflection+March+2010 http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Internship+Reflection+April+2010 http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Internship+Reflection+May+2010

Technology Facilitator Standards Reflections Standard 1- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+1 Standard 2- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+2 Standard 3- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+3 Standard 4- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+4 Standard 5- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+5 Standard 6- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+6 Standard 7- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+7 Standard 8- http://lamarportfolio.wikispaces.com/Technology+Facilitator+Standard+8

Vitae ** Stacey Price ** sprice@lubbock.isd.org 3803 55th Lubbock, Texas 79413 (806) 928-7644

Graduation May 2005, TExEs successfully completed, December 2004, GPA 4.0 National Dean’s List President’s Honor List 100% Self-Supporting
 * ** Education: ** ||  || **South** **Plains College, Levelland, Texas**
 * Associates of Arts and Sciences **
 * Texas** **Tech University, Lubbock, Texas**
 * Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education **

April 1, 2008 : In Progress Graduation August 2010 ||
 * Lamar** **University, Beaumont, Texas**
 * Masters in Educational Leadership **


 * ** Experience: ** ||  ||   ||


 * Aug 05-Present ||  || ** Reading First Interventionist (1yr) **
 * First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher, Hodges Elementary, Lubbock, TX ** ||


 * ||  || * Prepare and teach lessons for first grade
 * Perform assessments (Benchmarks, Progress Monitoring)
 * Actively engage and motivate student learning ||


 * Jan 01- Aug 05 ||  || ** Insurance Clerk, Lehman Dermatology Clinic, Lubbock, TX ** ||


 * ||  || * Effectively compile procedure and diagnosis codes for multiple insurance companies
 * Efficiently process patient and insurance payments and daily balance ||

PTA Treasurer Positive Behavior Support Team PTA Treasurer ||
 * ** Honors & **
 * Activities: ** ||  || TSTA Member

· Taught self-contained classroom, all subjects. · Prepared Daily lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments. · Assumed responsibility for teaching and instruction during prescribed times. · Taught in departmentalized Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. · Developed and implemented educational lesson plans. · Prepared a comprehensive schedule of activities for the classroom. ||
 * ** Related Coursework: ** ||  || ** Student Teacher, Spring 2004, 3rd grade, Hodges Elementary, Lubbock Independent School District **
 * Field Based Coursework, Fall 2004, 4th grade, Overton Elementary, Lubbock Independent School District**

The Model Classroom The model classroom would be set up for 21st century learners. It would be sustainable for 5-7 years. According to the video, Classroom Of The Future HD:

What's New in Educational Tech?, it would be set up with tables instead of the wooden desks, comfortable rolling chairs, and several screens for easy visibility

and plenty of workspace for the collaboration of students. The model classroom would include a set of laptop computers for students with Wi-Fi capability. The

rooms will be set in a “collaborative environment”. This is important for students and for future careers for our students. These include but are not limited to shared

documents, calendars, music, virtual worlds and forums. Collaborative environments can be beneficial for any subject and any grade. Our students need to work

together now so that they will be prepared in the future. The model classroom should be set up with online collaboration tools. Instant messaging and online chats

along with video conferencing are essential for the model classroom. Programs such as Skype allow students to videoconference for free. Students can meet

people they would have never met via video conferencing. They can travel to places that they would have never traveled before with video conferencing. The

benefits and possibilities are limitless. Mobiles like small handheld portable computers, or small phone type handhelds with different applications, or clickers

should be present for student enrichment and information along with teacher observations of their own teaching. Small Palm Pilot type computers can be used

with microphones or cameras in the classroom. Clickers can be used for quizzes, polling, student feedback, class discussions, and student demographic data.

Many teachers have found that mobile devices are very motivating and students enjoy using them on tests and during lecture because it keeps them more aware

and encourages them to listen better in class. Cloud Computing would also be present in a model classroom. This is a large group of networked computers so

that we are prepared to house lots of information and large processing can be utilized. Cloud based apps can be low cost tools for students and teachers. “Cloud

Computing tools help us work, learn communicate and collaborate.” (Johnson, et al. 2009). Smart objects should also be present. These objects help tag

information and allow students to make things their own without having to do all the legwork. Smart objects can be found in libraries and are what librarians to

check books in and out. They can track weather conditions and student information. Smart boards should be found in the model classroom as well. These are the

most prevalent technology tool found in my school district along side with the projector. It is a large board that is technology interactive. Students love the smart

board because it is easily visible and fun to have for hands on activities. No 2nd grader would ever pass up a chance to play with a smart board. Personal Web

should also be found in a model 21st century classroom. Students need the chance and ability to search the internet for valuable information. Many uses come

from the internet. More and more people are using the internet for school use and personal use. The only pitfall of web use is the strict policies school districts

have. Information sometimes is not a great thing to have at your fingertips if it is the wrong information. Students cannot be let loose on the internet without strict

policies, guidelines and specific boundaries.

3 Year Personal Professional Development Plan

Professional development is a vital part of continued growth. Teachers insist that their students are continuous, lifelong learners. Technology teachers, leaders

and facilitators should practice what they preach. Technology will never stop revolving so our learning as teachers should never stop evolving. For my next 3

years, I have planned several activities in order to keep up with the current and upcoming technologies and to ensure that my students are getting the best

technology integrated education possible. They will be exposed to many technologies and I will provide them with technology rich knowledge that they can take

with them anywhere they go. I plan to integrate technology as much as possible in my own classroom. I plan to assist other teachers with technology integration.

What better way to keep up with technology improvements other than having more hands-on experience? When teachers become interested in technology, they

are motivated to want to use it more in the classroom. I also plan to attend workshops in the district whenever they are offered. More training and professional

development would be beneficial to an ongoing education. It would benefit all involved. I plan to subscribe to technology magazines through the mail, technology

newsletters, and online updates via email to ensure I am aware of new technology that could be integrated into the classroom. I am eager to have conferences

with technology leaders and facilitators about upcoming resources to be used in technology. In my plan, I have stated that I will be aware of the current and

changed in the district technology plan and the mandated state standards. It is imperative that individuals planning to work in the technology field be aware of

what the students are to be learning in the classroom.

What I have learned from Lamar's Masters Program.....

Throughout my coursework at Lamar University, I have learned that I am not just an ordinary teacher. I want to make things better for my students. I think one

of the easiest ways to motivate them is through technology. I have found new and innovative ways of incorporating technology into the classroom. I have done

research proving that technology does make a huge impact on students’ perceptions of school. Before Lamar, I was curious about technology in the classroom. I

had not "earned" all of my technology credit towards a projector and had not written a grant for a smart board. Now, I have finished my courses, taken all the

tests, and turned in all my projects. I have also written a grant for a Smart Board for my classroom. I have dramatically changed my attitude about technology in

the classroom in the past two years. I know now what an impact it has on education. Lamar has broadened my ideas and shown me that I can incorporate

technology into my classroom. I can assist teachers in incorporating technology into their classrooms. I can create a vision for a school or district and aim for

technology in every classroom. With technology, there are really so many ideas, you can do just about anything for any subject.

6 Most Beneficial Courses

These are the top 6 courses that I learned the most from during my Coursework at Lamar University.

1. Leadership for Accountability

Leadership for accountability was in interesting course. I am not just crazy about data but I know that school districts are driven by data. Our schools need to

show improvement year by year and if they are not, they are not successful. We developed action plans after mining for data and created professional

development from the data we analyzed. We also created a vision. This helped me see the big picture of the data presented about my school.

2. Information Systems Management

I enjoyed this class and learned quite a bit from this class. It taught us what technology classrooms should look like, sound like, and be like. It gave us a good

idea of what the future should hold in technology.

3. Video Technology and Multimedia

In Video Technology and Multimedia, we worked with groups to create a public service announcement. We also created a Photo Story. These are two programs,

Photo Story and Movie Maker that I would highly recommend to anyone needing to create a slideshow or video. Working with a group was interesting because we

could use our Wiki that we created or Google Docs. Either one of these programs, I still use today in my job. Learning the ins and outs of these programs has

helped my team as well because I get to share the knowledge!

4. Teaching with Technology

Again, we worked collaboratively in our Teaching with Technology Course. We utilized Google docs and learned about UDL book builder. We had to plan a lesson

for a scenario classroom. We struggled a bit keeping in contact however, the lesson turned out beautifully and we were pleased with our outcome for our

"scenario" students. This helped us understand working in groups via online. It sometimes is not as easy as face to face but so much more convenient.

5. Instructional Design

In Instructional Design, we set up an online classroom. I feel that this is where I would love to work, so I was thrilled about this class. I loved setting up my

students and putting in students into www.schoology.com. I learned that classrooms should be learner, knowledge, community and assessment based. I enjoyed

picking up new skills in this class.

6. WebMastering

Web Mastering was a very busy and diligent class. We learned about the importance of AU Policies. We created a high level project plan and researched

functionality of websites. We also got to critique our own school website which was interesting to do. This will help us understand the importance of Policies and

Guidelines in the classroom and school.

I have learned much from the courses presented to me throughout my 2 years at Lamar. These are just a few of the most usable ones that I can see myself

utilizing in the future.

Overall Degree Program Reflection

Lamar University has given me the wonderful opportunity of obtaining a Master's degree. The entire program has shed light upon my eyes about technology

and the benefits that it can bring to the educational setting. The professors, instructional leaders and technology support program have been nothing but fantastic.

The Professors work with you any way that they can. I personally had some trouble getting one of my assignments turned in on time; due to the fact my first child

was being born. Dr. Abernathy understood about my situation and worked with me. The students are supported and encouraged throughout the entire program.

This is not one of those programs that weed out the weak and want to watch you fail. The staff and faculty at Lamar are readily available for any concerns and

helpful in any way they can. Everything about the program is a quality, beneficial, and a time well spent. I would highly recommend Lamar University's Academic

Partnership Program to anyone.

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