ATE Summer 2007

The Identification, Implementation and Effective Utilization of Communication and Technology Based Pedagogical Tools in a High Needs Multicultural Urban School Environment Through the Clinical Practicum Experiences of Pre-service/Intern Teachers: A Report : 

The Identification, Implementation and Effective Utilization of Communication and Technology Based Pedagogical Tools in a High Needs Multicultural Urban School Environment Through the Clinical Practicum Experiences of Pre-service/Intern Teachers: A Report Prepared for ATE Summer Conference By: Noran Moffett, Ed.D, Director of Field Services Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell, Ed.D, Principal Ms Venola Mason, Mentoring Teacher & Ms Kinshasa Msola, Pre-service Intern (Teacher)

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Clark Atlanta University Hutchinson Elementary + =

Objectives : 

Objectives 1.To evaluate the measurable evidence of Candidates’ utilization of the Key Indicators cited in Standard 6 of the INTASC Standards for beginning teachers. 2.To evaluate the use of existing technologically based instructional pedagogy by the mentor teacher during the initial weeks of the Clinical Practice. 3.To observe and evaluate the Teacher Candidate capacity to implement technology based lessons by the eighth week of the 16 week internship 4.To observe and evaluate the teacher candidate/intern capacity by the school principal between week 12 and week 15 of the 16 week experience. 5.To assess the teacher candidates’ Electronic Portfolio evidence as Targeted, Acceptable, Needs Improvement, or Unacceptable. 6.To measure Candidate preparation from the student teaching experience through the selection of the Candidate for employment by the Principal of the teacher candidate’s school.

Hutchinson’s Time Line : 

Hutchinson’s Time Line 1955 ~ Initial Building Erected and Occupied 1994 ~ C.O.P.S. Addition occupied in 1994 2006-07 ~ Technology Center… iPods, etc. 2001 ~SPLOST Edition Completed in 2001

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A “newer” building with teachers does not negate the human capacity and instructional leadership density in the micro-systemic reality. Moffett/Dashiell-Mitchell, 2006-2007

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Human Capacity at work Physical Capacity Fiscal Decisions Key Dilemmas and Conundrums Key Dilemmas and Conundrums

Key Dilemmas and Conundrums Human Capacity at Work : 

Key Dilemmas and Conundrums Human Capacity at Work 1a. Staff Members who initiate KSD as a 21st Century Instructional Designer in a 20th Century Facility 1b. Staff Members with Content Knowledge, Creative Pedagogy, and a Positive Disposition Who Require Technology Training and are Willing to Accept Technological Skill Intervention 1c. Staff Members Who Must Be Required to Meet the Challenges of 21st Century Student Learner Because the World is Flat. 1d. Instructional Leadership Density

Key Dilemmas and ConundrumsPhysical Barriers : 

Key Dilemmas and ConundrumsPhysical Barriers 2a. Construction of the 1955 Building was/is not conducive for 21st Century Classroom Instruction 2b. Fiber optic Cables in the 1994 Building Needed Upgrade to Carry the Wireless Signals throughout the building 2c. Installed Wireless Routers

Key Dilemmas and Conundrums Fiscal Decisions; : 

Key Dilemmas and Conundrums Fiscal Decisions; 3a. The Hutchinson Elementary Leadership Team Voted to Increase and Purchase Computers, Wall Mounted TV/VCRs, Destination Station and Playstation with lightspan technology, with Georgia Lottery Funds, 1997-2000 3b. Agreed With Principal to Request a Second LapTop Cart in 2004 Increased Student Accessibility, 36 Laptops 3c. Purchased Avery Keys, Travel Drives, Ipods and Received Weekly Professional Development with the Learning Technology Specialist to achieve instructional technology integration. 2005-2007 3d. All District Certificated Staff Received Hps to document student Attendance, create and access student data files, and select subject- Specific content for technology integration, aligned with the local School achievement plan. 2006-2007

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“We can, whenever and wherever we choose, successfully teach all children whose schooling is of interest to us” Dr. Ron Edmonds, 1985

Mission and Beliefs : 

Mission and Beliefs Clark Atlanta University: “I will find a way or make one” and “Culture for Service” Emma Hutchinson: “We Are United to Build a Better Global Community One Child, One Teacher, One Parent, One Community Business Partner at a Time”

Development of a Partnership : 

Development of a Partnership Selected Correlates of Effective Schools Evolution of a Partnership: A Publication

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Pre-Service Intern Skills and Dispositions to Become a Change Agent Matching of Intern with Mentor(s) ~Informal collaboration between school leader and pre-service director 16 Weeks

Process of Meeting Standards: INTASC, PSC-NCATE, and GPS : 

INTASC Standard Six: Communication and Technology Interns were instructed to identify the INTASC standards in the practice of the mentor teacher The mentor teacher was also held accountable for the Georgia Performance Standards ~ELA4LSV2: The Student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas. ~ELA4W3: The student uses research and technology to support writing. Process of Meeting Standards: INTASC, PSC-NCATE, and GPS Objective 1,2,3

Process of Meeting Standard : 

Process of Meeting Standard Marilyn using the listening center to increase fluency and comprehension Kevin using the internet to do research on a Hawaii State project Picture of Native American poster

Process of Meeting Standard : 

Process of Meeting Standard Using the lightSpan technology on a Playstation to practice parts of speech Students created solar system book using information from the internet and books Ms. Mason showing students how to create Division Board Game using Powerpoint

Assessment of Meeting the Standard : 

Assessment of Meeting the Standard Static Electricity Lesson Observation Objective 4,5

Assessment of Meeting the Standard : 

Assessment of Meeting the Standard Assessment of electronic Portfolio by University Professor of Seminar Class

Rationale for Hiring Intern : 

Rationale for Hiring Intern #1 Our World Is Flat #2 “We Must Move From a One Room School House to A One World School House” #3 Successfully Navigated the Mission, Goals, Culture, Pedagogy, and Data Interpretation of Emma Hutchinson Elementary School #4 Collaboration of CAU Field Director Moffett, Emma Hutchinson Sponsoring Teachers, and Principal Dashiell-Mitchell Provided Essential Rigor, Relevance and Relationship Building to Ensure the Success of Pre-Service Intern Objective 6

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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Special Thanks To: : 

Special Thanks To: Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA ~Dr. Beverly Hall, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools ~Mr. Michael Pitts, Executive Director, School Reform Team II ~Emma Hutchinson Elementary School Faculty and Staff Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA ~Walter Broadnex, CAU University President ~Dorcas Bowles, Provost ~Dean Earnest J “PETE” Middleton ~Dr. Trevor Turner, Interim Dean, School of education