Discussion: Becoming an Agent of Change

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Technology Proficiencies

The technology proficiencies listed below describe the Riley College of Education’s expectations for candidate knowledge, skills, and dispositions with respect to the use of digital tools and resources for facilitating learning and communication. The proficiencies are grounded in the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) Model. The SAMR Model provides a framework for integrating technology into the learning environment. The development and performance of tasks aligned to the technology proficiencies should incorporate the principles of the SAMR Model and consider the integration of technology into assignments or activities with increasing levels of impact on teaching and learning, from enhancement to transformation.

Enhancement Transformation

Substitution

Augmentation

Modification

Redefinition

Design of Learning Experiences and the Environment: Candidates  design learning experiences and foster learning environments that  integrate various technologies. 

Facilitation of Learning and Assessment: Candidates use  technology to facilitate learning for a diverse population of  students, colleagues, and other stakeholders. 

Communication and Collaboration: Candidates use digital media  tools in communicating and working collaboratively with students,  families, colleagues, and community stakeholders to improve  and/or enhance student learning.

Professional: As lifelong learners, candidates improve their  technology proficiency through collaboration, leadership, ethical  practice, and additional professional development opportunities. 

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1. Design of Learning Experiences and the Environment: Candidates design learning experiences and foster learning environments that integrate various technologies.

a. The candidate demonstrates how to evaluate technology and media resources for quality, accuracy, and effectiveness to support the processes of content and skill development.

b. The candidate demonstrates fluency using effective technologies to plan, coordinate, organize, manage, and/ or supervise effective learning opportunities for all students.

c. The candidate demonstrates use of online research databases and research-based practices in education to improve student learning, engagement, and outcomes.

2. Facilitation of Learning and Assessment: Candidates use technology to facilitate learning for a diverse population of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

a. The candidate engages all students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources to improve and/or enhance student learning.

b. The candidate meets the diverse needs of all students by providing equitable access to digital tools and resources.

c. The candidate uses appropriate technologies for assessment (administering assessments, monitoring student progress, presenting assessment results, and evaluating teachers and programs) to improve and/or enhance student learning.

d. The candidate models and promotes diversity, cultural understanding, and global awareness by assisting students in the use of digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

3. Communication and Collaboration: Candidates use digital media tools in communicating and working collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders to improve and/or enhance student learning.

a. The candidate communicates relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and colleagues using a variety of digital age media and formats to improve and/or enhance student learning.

b. The candidate evaluates a variety of professional communication tools to improve collaboration with all stakeholders.

4. Professional: As lifelong learners, candidates improve their technology proficiency through collaboration, leadership, ethical practice, and additional professional development opportunities.

a. The candidate takes a leadership role in developing a shared vision of technology infusion by collaborating with colleagues to promote effective educational practices.

b. The candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development by reflecting on current professional research, legal issues, and ethical expectations to model effective technology decision making and to enhance student learning.

c. The candidate advocates and practices safe, legal, and responsible use of technology and digital-age communication tools.