Above and Beyond
Paul Drosnes
Master of Education
Instructional Technology
Digital Porftolio
Overview
Standards |
Relevant Courses & Projects |
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PLAN
Students should be able to develop and implement a shared vision (strategic plans, policies, procedures, and programs) for the comprehensive integration of technology to support transformational change in their preferred educational setting (NETS-A.1, NETS-C.1) |
ECI 511 Technology Integration Theory and Practice
ECI 519 Special Topics in Digital Learning & Teaching: MOOC-Ed on Digital Coaching
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These courses emphasized the use of a wide variety of online tools to develop materials and strategies for diverse learning initiatives. By increasing proficiency with these tools and studying the impacts of their implementation, I am now well prepared to assist others in their efforts to modernize instructional practices.
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DESIGN
Students should be able to create and support educators in using effective digital-age learning environments and experiences, and model appropriate digital citizenship (NETS-A.2/5, NETS-C.2/3/5) |
ECI 517 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Learning Environments
ECI 716 Design and Evaluation of Instructional Materials
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These courses encouraged cooperation among group members to develop targeted instructional materials based on a number of specific learning models. Additionally, these courses afforded the opportunity to hone site-building skills with tools like Weebly. By studying and reflecting on a range of learning models and adhering to their requirements during the phases of instructional design, I have developed a keen understanding of the approaches appropriate for different instructional contexts.
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CREATE
Students should be able to demonstrate technological, pedagogical, content knowledge and use technology networks and resources to enhance their own and others’ professional practice and productivity (NETS-A.3, NETS-C.6) |
ECI 512 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Mobile Learning
EAC 539 Teaching in the Online Environment
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These courses exposed students to novel perspectives regarding the implementation of technology for education and instruction. Interacting with classmates broadened my understanding of how mobile and internet technologies can impact the learning experience and enhance instructor capabilities.
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REFLECT
Students should be able to collect and analyze data to assess technology needs and/or evaluate technology impact in authentic settings (NETS-A.4, NETS-C.4) |
ECI 502 Continuous Improvement of School Technology Initiatives
ECI 652 Field Based Applications of Digital Learning & Teaching
ECI 568 Designing College and Career Ready Programs
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These courses established students within various instructional settings to participate in and evaluate instructional initiatives. The opportunity to act as practitioner and researcher was extremely valuable for understanding the research cycle and making real impacts in instructional methods and administrative practices.
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