Field Experience Log & Reflection

Instructional Technology Department

Candidate: Jessica Tamburro

Mentor/Title:
Katie Sauls
School/District:
Newton County School
System
Field
Experience/Assignment:
Lesson Plan Project
Course:
ITEC 7430
Professor/Semester:
Dr. Vega
Spring '13

Part I: Log

Date(s) Activity/Time PSC Standard
March 25th Assting students in logging into My Big Campus to
upload the data sheet and showing them how to
use links to retrieve information. (4 hours/ 1 hr per
class)
3. Research and Information
Fluency
Students apply digital tools to
gather, evaluate,
and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze,
evaluate, synthesize,
and ethically use information
from a variety of
sources and media
c. Evaluate and select
information sources and digital
tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report
results
March 26th Assisting students on updating information on class
wiki and showing them how to edit and comment.
(4 hours/ 1 hr per class)
2. Communication and
Collaboration
Students use digital media and
environments to
communicate and work
collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support
individual learning and
contribute to the learning of
others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and
publish with peers,
experts, or others employing a
variety of digital
environments and media
b. Communicate information
and ideas effectively
to multiple audiences using a
variety of media
and formats
d. Contribute to project teams to
produce original
works or solve problems

5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human,
cultural, and societal
issues related to technology and
practice legal and
ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe,
legal, and responsible
use of information and
technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude
toward using technology
that supports collaboration,
learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal
responsibility for
lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital
citizenship
April 8th Assist students in setting up their final product.
Showing students how to work Weebly, video
equipment, Prezi and Voice Thread (4 hours/ 1 hr
per class)
6. Technology Operations and
Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound
understanding
of technology concepts, systems,
and operations.
a. Understand and use
technology systems
b. Select and use applications
effectively
and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and
applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to
learning
of new technologies

Total Hours: [30 hours ]
16 hrs.


DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)
Ethnicity P-12 Faculty/Staff P-12 Students

P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Race/Ethnicity:

Asian

Black
x
Hispanic
x
Native American/Alaskan Native

White
x
Multiracial
x
Subgroups:

Students with Disabilities
x
Limited English Proficiency
x
Eligible for Free/Reduced
Meals
x





Part II: Reflection



CANDIDATE REFLECTIONS:
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)

1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology facilitation
and leadership from completing this field experience?

During the lesson plan project, I helped in implementing the plan effectively to students. I
was able to introduce how to use a class wiki, download and upload documents as well as
introduce how to use Prezi, Voice Thread and camera equipment. I was able to give a brief
lesson on the days shown above on the specific activities and help students as needed for the
remainder of the class. What I learned is that it may take a little longer to coach students
how to use some of these tools, while other students may get the hang of it. It is ok to use
the students who understand how to use these tools to help others. I also learned that
students really are excited to upload information where it is able to be viewed by their
peers. It makes them more accountable for their work.

2. How did this learning relate to the knowledge (what must you know), skills (what must you
be able to do) and dispositions (attitudes, beliefs, enthusiasm) required of a technology
facilitator or technology leader? (Refer to the standards you selected in Part I. Use the
language of the PSC standards in your answer and reflect on all 3knowledge, skills, and
dispositions.)


In order to effectively implement this lesson plan, I need to have prior knowledge on how to
upload and download information from one place to another(class wiki). If my students
have trouble with this, I will need to know how to assist them immediately in order to make
the lesson run smoothly. I also must have the same attitudes towards the other tools that
the students must use during this lesson plan such as Prezi, video recording equipment,
Voice Thread, Microsoft Word and Excel. I be able to help and trouble shoot with all of
these items. I also must have previously taught my students on how to be responsible on
the internet. I should be able to trust them throughout this project because rules and
regulations have already been established. Students should have signed a contract and
have to learn minimal new concepts in order to produce work for this project. They will
learn new types of technology, but I will have needed to understand these technologies
beforehand. I will also have to teach them about making good choices when searching the
internet for the best information for their projects.

3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or
student learning at your school. How can the impact be assessed?

I believe that this field experience impacted school improvement because the theme school
wants to encourage the use of higher order thinking projects that use technology. As a
school, we want to set ourselves a part from other middle schools. By using new concepts,
we are teaching the students how to effectively and correctly use technologies that they may
use in the future. It can impact not only the school but our community by developing
better technology skills amongst our future citizens.