Informed Decision Making

During my studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce, I learned about the TPACK model and how to maximize my instruction by better integrating my content, pedagogy, and technology. Through my coursework, In one of the tech plays assigned, we had to compare and contrast different types of assessment tools to portfolios; I completed the task by creating several Venn diagrams. Utilizing tools such as Venn diagrams helps distinguish and determine the similarities and dissimilarities between different means of assessment such as portfolios, and traditional methods. This tool allows for making Informed decisions daily.

Every time I plan, I plan with the end in mind. I consider the following questions: What are my standards (learning intentions), the objective (success criteria), and what level of Bloom's Taxonomy will my lesson reach? I collect data from observations and formative and summative assessments; with the data collected, I form my student groups for guided instruction, and I differentiate their lessons according to their needs.

I use several other data tools to help develop my groups and instruction. Below are a few Venn Diagrams I completed in Tech Play 2: E-portfolio tools. I have also included a correlation STAAR chart that I used to help form my guided groups.

As a librarian, I must make informed decisions based on the Texas Standards and Guidelines for School Library Programs and ISTE standards. I will also keep updated and informed with the newest trends in technology in order to provide programs that will benefit my students.

Compare and Contrasting Portfolios and Other Assessment Types (2).pdf

Venn Diagrams from TechPlay 2

I used Venn Diagrams in Tech-Play 2 to analyze, compare, and contrast different tools to portfolios. I am a visual person, and organizing my thoughts keeps me focused. I can see the overall picture. I use Venn Diagrams with my students; at first, it can take a while to understand the concept, but once they do, they enjoy creating them to show their understanding and thinking.

Guided Groups

After any assessment, I create my guided groups. I have both spiraling stations and stations with newly taught skills for practice. Several of my class stations are technology-based. Station 1 (Teacher) is my station; this is where My groups meet to complete the "We Do" and "I Do" parts of the lessons. My Teacher Station might change daily depending on the skills and objectives we are learning.

Data correlation chart-STAAR

This Correlation STAAR chart is one of the tools I use at my campus to analyze data. This chart correlates with the STAAR test. Masters, Meets, Approaches, and Did Not Meet Grade Level. I use this chart after every unit assessment. I export test data from Eduphoria, which is a testing platform. In Eduphoria, our data is disaggregated by objectives and learning categories. That is where I can pinpoint what TEKs and skills my students struggle with. I use all of these data tools to determine and make informed decisions. This correlation chart also shows me the average of students that are currently at meets and masters.

Grant Proposal.pptx

Implementation of Educational Technology

Being able to decide what technology programs will benefit students is important. In the course Implementation of Educational Technology I was able to create a Grant Proposal for audio/visual equipment. The Goal of the Vestal Elementary Library was to purchase the equipment to allow all students to gain digital video and audio production skills and strengthen their communication, informational, and argumentative skills.

Grant Proposal - Cantu V. (4).docx

Implementation of Educational Technology Proposal Brief

The Decision for the Grant Proposal was based on DATA obtained from BOY, MOY, and upper-grade STAAR Assessments for grades K-5 indicating that students struggle with the concepts presented in informational and argumentative texts by working on these skills and creating a product to display such skills. Students will transfer what they have learned to design and produce daily/weekly presentations or announcements to keep them updated with current events that pertain to them, the school, and their community. Through this project, I was able to learn how to make informed decisions based on DATA and need.

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