Scenario: During your last trip to the US you had the opportunity to visit several K-12 schools. They were all excited about the new projects they were involved in. Many of them have started to use “approved project topic” – (Example: “Electronic Portfolios” to collect student work). This is something you have been talking about for a while here in Kuwait but just have not had the time, support or resources to begin the project. When you returned to Kuwait you decided to talk to the leadership members about the idea. Much to your surprise you were informed that they had just received word about a funding opportunity ($100,000 US Dollars) that would support new initiatives and was looking for a project. You were given the application information and guaranteed that you would have the administrative support necessary to complete the application. They also indicated that they would support your efforts, should you be awarded the grant, to implement the project but you had to include the educators and/or staff at your school in the project and it must include a component for curriculum integration. Increasing the use of technology used by the students is a must. Since you are always up for a new challenge you have agreed to become the project “leaders”.
Project Plan and Supporting Documents – Submitted in WIKI Format To complete the application process there are a number of documents you must put together to receive the funding. It is also stipulated that it must be submitted in a digital format as a WIKI. Following the concepts we have discussed in this course and the resources provided for this task. (Review “Shared Vision” presentation and activity to help guide you as you begin this task.) Prepare a project plan that includes: Vision/mission statement for this project Demographics of the classes/school that will participate in the project (profile for the targeted group) Identify the project development team and their responsibilities Include research that supports the use of (project) at your school (summarize your findings) Include a research brief that focuses on the use of “new technologies” that will be implemented at your school and infused into the curriculum (not merely automating tasks). Establish at least 1 goal with at least 3 objectives for the first year of the project that focus on professional development. AND establish at least 1 goal with at least 3 objectives for the first year of the project that focus on curriculum integration and student centered activities. (Use the “Planning Matrix” to help you organize your information.) Plan for professional development that will ensure the success of the project. Submit a budget to show how you will spend the $100,000 you will receive in funds (make sure your budget includes both category summaries and major item details). Prepare one budget spreadsheet that includes all expenditures for this project. Organization and spending summaries are important. Charts and graphs must be included. Identify how you will evaluate the available equipment/software/PD opportunities/and student progress, etc. that are currently available and determine what additional resources you will need for the first year of the program. Also include information as to how you will evaluate the success of the project as it relates to professional development and curriculum integration. (You will have the opportunity to reapply for additional funds for years 2 and 3 of the project but this does not have to be submitted at this time.)
Presentation Summarize your plan in a well organized presentation to share your project with the class. Due to time constraints each group will be allowed 30 minutes for their presentation. Presentations MUST also be shared electronically via your WIKI, as an online presentation not just a link to a file. Every member of the group must present their own research and how it supports their project. There must be evidence that every member of the group took an active role in preparing the presentation. (See presentation rubric for grading criteria.)
Final Notes: All projects are due at the start of classon the last day. Project Plan o Your comprehensive plan must be complete, with evidence of all required elements, on your Wiki. Make sure your Wiki is organized and professional in appearance. Discussions and history files will be reviewed in grading. There must be evidence that all members of the group took an active role in the planning and development of the project and the Wiki. o Your WIKI must include evidence of all work, discussions, project plan, independent research, planning matrix, budget, curriculum, etc. that is organized and easy to navigate. Presentation o Presentations must be run from your Wiki. It should be included at the end of your Project Plan on the last page of your Wiki. It should be easily accessed by all so that it can be used as a summary and overview of your work and your Wiki.
Technological Applications for School Leaders
Project & Presentation Guidelines
Scenario: During your last trip to the US you had the opportunity to visit several K-12 schools. They were all excited about the new projects they were involved in. Many of them have started to use “approved project topic” – (Example: “Electronic Portfolios” to collect student work). This is something you have been talking about for a while here in Kuwait but just have not had the time, support or resources to begin the project. When you returned to Kuwait you decided to talk to the leadership members about the idea. Much to your surprise you were informed that they had just received word about a funding opportunity ($100,000 US Dollars) that would support new initiatives and was looking for a project. You were given the application information and guaranteed that you would have the administrative support necessary to complete the application. They also indicated that they would support your efforts, should you be awarded the grant, to implement the project but you had to include the educators and/or staff at your school in the project and it must include a component for curriculum integration. Increasing the use of technology used by the students is a must. Since you are always up for a new challenge you have agreed to become the project “leaders”.
Project Plan and Supporting Documents – Submitted in WIKI Format
To complete the application process there are a number of documents you must put together to receive the funding. It is also stipulated that it must be submitted in a digital format as a WIKI. Following the concepts we have discussed in this course and the resources provided for this task. (Review “Shared Vision” presentation and activity to help guide you as you begin this task.) Prepare a project plan that includes:
Vision/mission statement for this project
Demographics of the classes/school that will participate in the project (profile for the targeted group)
Identify the project development team and their responsibilities
Include research that supports the use of (project) at your school (summarize your findings)
Include a research brief that focuses on the use of “new technologies” that will be implemented at your school and infused into the curriculum (not merely automating tasks).
Establish at least 1 goal with at least 3 objectives for the first year of the project that focus on professional development. AND establish at least 1 goal with at least 3 objectives for the first year of the project that focus on curriculum integration and student centered activities. (Use the “Planning Matrix” to help you organize your information.)
Plan for professional development that will ensure the success of the project.
Submit a budget to show how you will spend the $100,000 you will receive in funds (make sure your budget includes both category summaries and major item details). Prepare one budget spreadsheet that includes all expenditures for this project. Organization and spending summaries are important. Charts and graphs must be included.
Identify how you will evaluate the available equipment/software/PD opportunities/and student progress, etc. that are currently available and determine what additional resources you will need for the first year of the program. Also include information as to how you will evaluate the success of the project as it relates to professional development and curriculum integration. (You will have the opportunity to reapply for additional funds for years 2 and 3 of the project but this does not have to be submitted at this time.)
Presentation
Summarize your plan in a well organized presentation to share your project with the class. Due to time constraints each group will be allowed 30 minutes for their presentation. Presentations MUST also be shared electronically via your WIKI, as an online presentation not just a link to a file. Every member of the group must present their own research and how it supports their project. There must be evidence that every member of the group took an active role in preparing the presentation. (See presentation rubric for grading criteria.)
Final Notes: All projects are due at the start of classon the last day.
Project Plan
o Your comprehensive plan must be complete, with evidence of all required elements, on your Wiki. Make sure your Wiki is organized and professional in appearance. Discussions and history files will be reviewed in grading. There must be evidence that all members of the group took an active role in the planning and development of the project and the Wiki.
o Your WIKI must include evidence of all work, discussions, project plan, independent research, planning matrix, budget, curriculum, etc. that is organized and easy to navigate.
Presentation
o Presentations must be run from your Wiki. It should be included at the end of your Project Plan on the last page of your Wiki. It should be easily accessed by all so that it can be used as a summary and overview of your work and your Wiki.
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