When I initially included this activity on my site internship plan, I was talking about a wiki I had created to facilitate communication among my fellow English teachers, but when I got my new job as Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist, I ended up making the district instructional technology Web site. My work on the site fits with Technology Facilitation (TF) Standard VII: "Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments" (Williamson & Redish, 2009, p. 209).
From my creation of the Web site, I learned that creating something for the entire district comes with a lot of responsibility. I followed Solomon and Schrum's advice to facilitate anytime learning (2007) by creating a discussion board and technology help section, so teacher can access help whenever they need it. I also applied Kaiser's three-click rule (2006). You can get from any page to any page on the district technology site in three clicks.
ISTE Standards/Indicators (Williamson & Redish, 2009)
(TF-I.A) Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE NETS*T).
(TF-I.B) Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
(TF-II.A) Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology enhances instructional strategies to support diverse needs of learners.
(TF-II.B) Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. (TF-II.C) Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
(TF-II.D) Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
(TF-II.E) Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
(TF-II.F) Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.
(TF-III.A) Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
(TF-III.D) Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhances environment.
(TF-V.A) Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
(TF-V.B) Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
(TF-V.C) Apply technology to increase productivity.
(TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
(TF-VI.A) Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
(TF-VI.D) Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
(TF-VI.E) Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
(TF-VII.A) Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction.
(TF-VII.B) Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources.
(TF-VII.C) Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases.
(TF-VIII.A) Identify and apply educational and technology related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of computers and technology in education.
(TF-VIII.C) Apply effective group process skills.
(TF-VIII.D) Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation.
(TF-VIII.E) Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors.
References
Kaiser, S. E. (2006). Deliver first class web sites: 101 essential checklists. Collingwood, Vic: SitePoint. (ISBN: 0975841904 9780975841907)
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New schools, new tools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every k-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.