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= Learning Topic 6: = = Application of Peer and Facilitator Review Feedback =

Background/Rationale
This Learning Topic provides time to apply the peer and facilitator feedback to make minor revisions to your Capstone Portfolio Project in preparation for final submission.

Learner Outcomes
By the end of this Learning Topic, you will:
 * Reflect on peer and facilitator feedback and revise to improve quality of the Capstone Portfolio Project

Readings and Research
As assigned by the facilitator.

Activity 1: Make final revisions to Capstone Portfolio Project
Using the peer and facilitator feedback provided to you in Learning Topic 5 and 6 make final revisions to your Capstone Portfolio Project to prepare for final submission in Learning Topic 7. You will want to refer to the Capstone Portfolio Project Requirements (Learning Topic 1, Activity 1) to make sure you have included all of the requirements. Also, refer to the Instructional Technology Capstone Portfolio Project Rubric on Assessments Page.

Activity 2 – Discussion – Optional Discussion – Final Project Concerns
No formal discussion is scheduled for this Learning Topic to allow time for final revisions to the capstone portfolio project. But the facilitator may assign discussion topics or activities.

Alan Keith of Genentech states "Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen." Leadership occurs in many situations within the classroom, department, school or district.

Instructional Technology Leadership have been defined by the following standards:
 * Instructional technology leaders plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology.
 * Instructional technology leaders model, design, and disseminate plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
 * Instructional technology leaders communicate research on the use of technology to implement effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
 * Instructional technology leaders design, develop, evaluate and model products created using technology resources to improve and enhance their productivity and professional practice
 * Instructional technology leaders understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and develop programs facilitating application of that understanding in practice throughout their district/region/state.
 * Instructional technology leaders coordinate development and direct implementation of technology infrastructure procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools.

As you are completing your Masters in Instructional Technology, how are you going to be an Instructional Technology leader? How are your going to put your degree to good use (besides moving up the pay scale)? How are you going to make a difference? How do you measure against the ISTE/NETS Standards for Teachers and the 21st Century Skills?


 * Some resources to spur your thinking:**
 * [[file:eSchool News » 10 ways to change the minds of tech-reluctant staff » Print.pdf]]
 * Diffusion Simulation Game: https://www.indiana.edu/~simed/istdemo/
 * 32 Tips for the Tech Phobic Teacher: [[file:32TipsForTechnophobicTeachers.pdf]]


 * Step 1:** Look within your district, school, or department and determine where your expertise in the area of Instructional Technology could be best utilized. Determine what is occurring presently, what areas need to be improved, steps to make improvement happen and the leadership skills and knowledge you possess to make change transpire.

Submit your presentation to the Student Submission Page.
 * Step 2:** Create a short (5-10 minutes) presentation that addresses the following:
 * Area where expertise is needed
 * Current Instructional Technology practice
 * Identified improvement needs
 * Improvement plan
 * Personal leadership skills and knowledge to carry improvement plan to fruition

To understand the grading criteria used for the Technology Leadership activity review the assessment rubric found on Assessments Page.

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