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A Syllabus for ED 645
Technology for School Leaders
Credits: 2 semester credits
Instructor: Dr. Jack McKay, (email: mckay423@cablespeed.com)
Phone: 360 437 1186 FAX: 360 437 0641
Heritage College approaches the preparation of educational leaders from a constructivist perspective. Courses utilize cooperative groups,simulations, technology, scenarios, case studies, and practice in safe classroom environments facilitated by practicing professionals in the field. Students are encouraged to use reflective behaviors, critical thinking, effective communications, and problem solving skills to learn and apply knowledge in a time of extraordinary change. Our approach is intended to prepare students for the kinds of situations and problems they will encounter in today's education positions. Focus on relevant research-based content facilitated by responsive adjunct faculty provides a formula for the preparation of highly effective practitioners. Comprehensive field experiences, based on high standards, provides a capstone of the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for successful leadership in today's schools.
This course is designed for current and aspiring school leaders. The course content will relate to the ways in which technology can support the leadership and management of schools. Emphasis will be placed on the application of technology to make better decisions and to enhance the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Embracing the college's theme, "Knowledge brings us together", the course for school leaders is build on a constructivist approach to learning and is planned to include the five main elements - collaboration, application, reflection, communication, and data driven decision making - as they relate to the administration of the school site and system. This course is specifically designed to address the technological needs of school leaders.
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Learner Outcomes/WACs Knowledge and Skills |
Performance Indicators (Evidence of products and Performance) A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by .... |
Assessment Methods |
Product Type Please refer to the course "Activity Schedule" for due dates. |
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Washington Principal Program Administrator Standards-Based Certification Benchmarks (WP/PA S BDB) (ISLLC) Standard #1 |
. . . facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision for learning that is shared and supported by the community. |
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Uses the vision /mission to create a "School Improvement Plan" to shape education programs, systems and resources. |
Effectively communicating about education and school administration through the use of technology to improve and support public education in their community, e.g., written and oral presentations, building and district publications, including the Internet. (1b) |
Performance - product and presentation Technology - upload to server |
Search for examples (search engines) Written Plan (MS Word or Works) Presentation (PowerPoint) Web site |
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Systematically engages stakeholders in carrying out the vision by developing an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, and ownership of the vision. |
Effectively utilize technology in the administration and supervision of educational organizations, e.g., the flow of information, feedback, surveys, newsgroups, presentations, newsletters, etc. (2c). |
Performance - survey and analysis of feedback |
Survey (Netscape Composer) Statistical Analysis (SPSS) Written Report (MS Word or Works |
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WP/PA S-BCB ISLLC) Standard #2 |
. . advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. |
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Engages in the creation or implementation of a "School Improvement Plan" that supports a culture of continuous learning and professional development. |
Demonstrate skills and abilities in the evaluation of instructional approaches, including the use of technology, to improve student learning, curriculum management, and school administration. (2d) |
Performance - Management systems |
Data collection (MS Works DB) Analysis of data (SPSS and Excel) Written Report (MS Works) |
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WP/PA S-BCB (ISLLC) Standard #3 |
. . managing the operations and resources of the organization to assure teaching and learning in a safe,efficient and effective learning environment. |
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Engages in the creation or implementation of a "School Improvement Plan" to ensure responsible management of the resources. |
Demonstrate an awareness of the potential and limitations of technology in student learning, school leadership and decision making, management of learning activities, monitoring student progress, management of resources, access to policies and procedures, rules, and regulations, etc. (3b, 3d) |
Performance - presentation Small group Technology |
Data base inventory control (MS Works) Spread sheet budget analysis (MS Excel) |
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Maximizes financial, human, technological, and material resources. |
Demonstrates an understanding of how to create a technology plan to include alternative methods of funding, implementation, and evaluation (3c). |
Performance - product Technology |
Search for model technology plans (search engines) Written report of technology plan (MS Works) |
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WP/PA S-BCB (ISLLC) Standard #4 |
. . . collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse interests and needs, and mobilizing resources. |
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Understands that sustaining successful partnerships with parents is not easy, knows the critical partnership issues that must be addressed, the barriers to success, and ways, including technology, to overcome them. |
Demonstrate skills and abilities to implement technological approaches to inquiry and data driven decision-making responsibilities (4b, 4c). |
Performance - product Technology |
Data base (MS Works) Spreadsheet for "what if" (Excel) Decision tree |
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Engages in the creation or implementation of a "School Improvement Plan" to obtain adequate resources. |
Demonstrates skills and abilities to create a system wide to building level technology plan. |
Performance - product Technology |
Spreadsheet for budget development (Excel) |
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WP/PA S-BCB (ISLLC) Standard #5 |
. . . Promotes the success of all students through professional leadership by acting with integrity, fairness and ethics. |
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Articulates one's personal values and beliefs to guide actions. |
Demonstrates an ability to present information objectively, through a variety of communication options, of his or her educational beliefs, vision, and an understanding of the educational issues and alternative solutions (5b). |
Performance - product Technology Self-relection |
Written report (MS Works) Presentation (PowerPoint) Web site (FTP/FETCH) |
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Acts responsibly within legal, ethical, and moral frameworks. Responds to moral dilemmas and treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity. |
Effectively communicating through a variety of venues to improve an understanding of public education and the need for consensus and collaboration. (5d) |
Performance - newsletter (hard copy and online) |
Written newsletter E - newsletter (Netscape Composer) Upload to server (FTP/FETCH) |
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WP/PA S-BCB (ISLLC) Standard #6 |
. . . Promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, cultural context. |
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Recognizes the importance of funding and distribution of resources to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access learning. |
Demonstrate an awareness of the potential and limitations of technology in student learning, school leadership and decision making, management of learning activities, monitoring student progress, management of resources, access to policies and procedures, rules, and regulations, etc. (6c). |
Performance - product Small group |
Written Plan (MS Word) Methods of monitoring - feedback (Outlook Express) Proposed budget |
4.1 Participation: Online instruction will be via Jenzabar. Participation will be via the "discussion board" and small group projects (cooperative learning). Students are expected to post a response twice a week on the discussion board. Each week there will be a discussion topic related to the project assigned.
4.2 Assignments: Each week there will one or two major projects (e.g., spread sheet, written report, web page) to be completed. The projects are designed to be both independent and collaborative. This means that you will be expected to create your own project, but are encouraged to assist each other in the completion of the project (e.g., research, product development, evaluation, etc.).
4.3 Use of Technology: This course is specifically designed to acquaint you with the uses of technology. There will be no hard copy of assignments. All products will be submitted electronically.
No textbook required. Highly Recommended: "How to" books on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Works.
5.2 Optional Text
American Psychological Association (APA) Publications Manual, latest edition,
5.3 Recommended Software
6.1 Student projects and assignments
6.2 Participation on discussions (discussion board).
6.3 Grading
6.4 Students will be evaluated on the basis of
(a) Project(s) ---------------------------------------75%
(b) Participation-------------------------------------25%
A+ = 95-100%
A = 90-94%
B+ = 85-89%
B = 80-84%
C+ = 75-79%
C = 70-74%
Students who need special accommodations are to contact the instructor immediately. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medial information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements, please email me and contact Dana Firestone, Student Resource Coordinator, 509 865 8640, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.