Standard 1.3 Policies, Procedures, Programs & Funding
Candidates research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school, district, state, and federal technology plans and guidelines. Funding strategies may include the development, submission, and evaluation of formal grant proposals. (PSC 1.3/ISTE 1c)
Artifact: ITEC 7410 Technology Integration Grant Proposal
Reflection:
I wrote a Technology Integration Grant Proposal addressing the need for equitable access to technology for my Spanish IV Students. Although DCSS is a “bring your own device” campus, many students still do not have access to everyday technologies that we take for granted. This grant proposal discussed the need for iPads for students in the classroom to facilitate the learning process curriculum mastery by creating a blended learning environment through the use of iPads.
I researched various technologies needed to facilitate today’s learner to learn Spanish. In the grant, I recommended ways that the acquiring of these devices would help my Spanish IV learners by conducting several hours of research to provide valid data to support this process. I designed a plan of how I would implement the devices into the curriculum. I also researched cost-effective ways to effective use the iPads and presented these to the Dawson County Mini Grant Fund Selection Committee.
Through this experience, I learned how to effectively budget for the technology that I needed in my class. Although it is tempting to ask for “more than you need, if hopes of getting what you need,” I was very logical and precise in this grant application. I learned to plan in the future how my students would use the technology and predict what would be the most successful uses. One thing that I would do differently is not purchase Rosetta Stone. I know that Rosetta Stone is the leader in digital language learning, but for classroom use, other free digital tools like Duolingo worked just as well.
The Digital Grant Proposal has had a huge impact on student learning in Spanish IV. My grant was actually approved and received the monies needed in the proposal to provide my Spanish IV Students with iPads. Since the grant was awarded, we have adapted the Spanish IV class to a blended learning environment in which student-led learning is facilitated by teachers. (This class is often taught in the same room and at the same time as the Spanish III class due to lower class size.) Spanish IV students have been able to work more at their own pace and not wait for the teacher to move on or other students to catch up. The impact of this change can be measured in student achievement levels on the National Spanish Exam. So far, we have had 3 students pass the exam. Before the iPad and blended learning environment was implemented, none of the Spanish IV students passed the National Spanish Exam.
I wrote a Technology Integration Grant Proposal addressing the need for equitable access to technology for my Spanish IV Students. Although DCSS is a “bring your own device” campus, many students still do not have access to everyday technologies that we take for granted. This grant proposal discussed the need for iPads for students in the classroom to facilitate the learning process curriculum mastery by creating a blended learning environment through the use of iPads.
I researched various technologies needed to facilitate today’s learner to learn Spanish. In the grant, I recommended ways that the acquiring of these devices would help my Spanish IV learners by conducting several hours of research to provide valid data to support this process. I designed a plan of how I would implement the devices into the curriculum. I also researched cost-effective ways to effective use the iPads and presented these to the Dawson County Mini Grant Fund Selection Committee.
Through this experience, I learned how to effectively budget for the technology that I needed in my class. Although it is tempting to ask for “more than you need, if hopes of getting what you need,” I was very logical and precise in this grant application. I learned to plan in the future how my students would use the technology and predict what would be the most successful uses. One thing that I would do differently is not purchase Rosetta Stone. I know that Rosetta Stone is the leader in digital language learning, but for classroom use, other free digital tools like Duolingo worked just as well.
The Digital Grant Proposal has had a huge impact on student learning in Spanish IV. My grant was actually approved and received the monies needed in the proposal to provide my Spanish IV Students with iPads. Since the grant was awarded, we have adapted the Spanish IV class to a blended learning environment in which student-led learning is facilitated by teachers. (This class is often taught in the same room and at the same time as the Spanish III class due to lower class size.) Spanish IV students have been able to work more at their own pace and not wait for the teacher to move on or other students to catch up. The impact of this change can be measured in student achievement levels on the National Spanish Exam. So far, we have had 3 students pass the exam. Before the iPad and blended learning environment was implemented, none of the Spanish IV students passed the National Spanish Exam.