Course-based+Embedded+Hours+Log

[[file:MWindham Course-Embedded Internship Tracking Roadmap.xls]]Course-based Embedded Assignment Internship Log

 * == Course Number:  == || ==  Course Name:  == || ==  Course-based Embedded Hours  ==

(see Appendix I)
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 * ** EDLD 5306 ** || ** Concepts of Educational Technology ** || ** 12 hours ** ||


 * == Description of the  ==

(see Appendix I)
||  ||  · The relation of new information to Technology Facilitator Standards and Performance Indicators (2 points).  · The relation of information gained to personal experience. (2 points)  · Discussion at a critical level, not just recitation of facts. Discussion at a critical level means discussing things such as your opinion of the reading or experience, why you hold that opinion, what you see wrong with the reading or experience, how you see the reading or experience is consistent or inconsistent with what you have learned so far, implications for the future, (4 )  · insights into the patterns of interactions of colleagues.(2 points)  · group processes including: who had power, authority, or influence; who was participating and who was not, who was not included, how did you or another leader draw the silent participants out; was there confrontation, conflict, consensus, agreement, hurt feelings? (2 points)  · notations addressing the affective or feeling tone evident, concerns you noticed. (2 points)  · questions you have that you should research or about which you can seek expert advice from your campus-based supervisor or your professor. (2 points)  · Issues that puzzle you. (2 points)
 *  · The knowledge you gained from the assignment. (2 points)

(Minimum of 250 Words) || I gained knowledge about the current technology requirements for the state of Texas, students and school districts. I did some research on the school district my children attend and discovered many aspects of their technology plan that I did not know. Much of the information presented would fulfill the standards and indicators for standard one for technology operations and concepts.

My personal experience is much different than many in this class as I am in the corporate world, however I did find some inspiration from the articles and posts on the discussion board and I have met with my team to strategically focus on the most effective way to use technology in our learning and development team.

Overall most of the posts on the discussion board I felt were regurgitation of facts. I did not see a rich dialogue of discussion, primarily agreement across most discussions. I think this may be attributed to the fact that most of the articles were basic information and were not articles that most people would disagree with. I also think that most people don’t want to disagree with their new cohorts during the first few weeks of class. I on the other hand facilitate a number of discussion courses and I love to play the “devils advocate”, primarily to get the discussion flowing. I know that in many of my posts I may have stated contrary opinions, but as I have said many times if two people always agree then one of them is not necessary.

I tried to provide constructive feedback on some of the blog and wiki posts and I did receive some questions for assistance on 1 or 2 of the assignments. I tried to help as much as possible and I thought most people took the feedback well and hopefully gained insight from the feedback.

Overall none of the material puzzled me, however I have had a difficult time customizing the internship tasks to fit my role. I think I will achieve the goals set forth and look forward to the next step. ||