Field+Based+Activites+March+2013


 * Appendix F: Field-based Activities Report Dorothy Patel **




 * Lamar University – M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership**

Field-based Activities Monthly Report - Part 1: Log
Attended a staffing about the use of Kurzweil software for any student who needs a text-to-speech application for textbooks; Installed it on all library computers, as well as classroom computers serving a particular student. Collaborated with music staff regarding instruction and development of a music technology lab || 2 2   2  || Participated in on-site training for updating operating systems on school computers Collaborated with Lamar High School for use of laptop carts for online testing Developed an online summer reading book list for website, including images and descriptions of books representing diverse cultures. || 4    2    1    2  ||
 * ** Date: March 31, 2013 Total Internship hours at the start of the month: ** ||  101   ||
 * **Week** || **Functions**  || **Description** ||  **Hrs**  ||
 * **1** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Design and continually update/improve website to communicate important information.
 * ^  || ** Standard/Indicator ** ||  TF-III.B, TF-II.F, TF-V.D   ||^   ||
 * ^  || ** Communication with Site Mentor ** ||   ||^   ||
 * **2** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Met with IT professional at Lamar High School to discuss best practices and get budget recommendations.
 * ^  || ** Standard/Indicator ** ||  TF-VII.B, TF-VIII.E, TF-VIII.C, TF-VI.C   ||^   ||
 * ^  || ** Communication with Site Mentor ** ||   ||^   ||
 * **3** || ** Week’s Activities ** ||   || ||
 * ^  || ** Standard/Indicator ** || ||^   ||
 * ^  || ** Communication with Site Mentor ** ||   ||^   ||
 * **4** || ** Week’s Activities ** || Did a walk-through inventory of teacher technology resources as well as an  assessment of campus technology resources, made recommendations for technology purchases to enhance availability and use in all departments, including recommendations for appropriate seating/desk height for new technology purchases, and Lynda Classroom for staff development

Developed technology budget for purchase/implementation of technology for the coming year.

Communicated appropriate legal use of Kurzweil software for textbooks. ||  7    4    .5  ||
 * ^  || ** Standard/Indicator ** ||   TF-VI.D, TF VI.E, TF-VII.C TF-VIII.D; TF-VI.A; TF-V.B.   ||^   ||
 * ^  || ** Communication with Site Mentor ** ||   ||^   ||
 * ** Hours worked this month: ** ||  26.5  ||
 * ** Total Internship hours to date including this month: ** ||  127.5  ||