Barbara Powell-Schager

 Introduction Introduction  Curriculum Vita Curriculum Vita  SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis  Project Examples Project Examples  NETS and Conceptual Framework Chart * NETS and Conceptual Framework Chart  Field Experience Log * Field Experience Log  Disposition Rubric * Disposition Rubric  Final SWOT * MIDPOINT DOCS WILL NEED TO FINALIZE

 I happily worked 15 years as a computer lab coordinator at a nursing school in higher education. Then after the death of my first husband I felt the need for a change. Thus, I returned to school to get my masters in library media. At 40 years old I began my new career as a school library media specialist in Cobb County. A position in which I could use my technology skills and share my love of libraries. I always intended to return to school to complete my doctorate so I could one day become a professor and to model life long learning for my own children. The Instructional Technology Specialist degree is the first step on my way. In the program I have learned much…making me a better and more thoughtful media specialist.

 MEDT8463 Issues in Instructional Technology MEDT8463 Issues in Instructional Technology  MEDT8461 Diffusion of an Innovation MEDT8461 Diffusion of an Innovation  MEDT7470 Video Production MEDT7470 Video Production  MEDT7467 Web Design for Instruction MEDT7467 Web Design for Instruction  MEDT7462 Internet Tools MEDT7462 Internet Tools  MEDT8484 Research Seminar MEDT8484 Research Seminar  MEDT8480 Program Evaluation MEDT8480 Program Evaluation  MEDT7461 Instructional Design MEDT7461 Instructional Design

 In this course I learned about issues that are affecting the integration of technology in education and set goals for myself during the course of the Instructional Technology Program.  An example of a technology I learned about is reflected in the project: ▪ The Big Three Questions Applied to Portable Media Players The Big Three Questions Applied to Portable Media Players

 In this course I learned how to effectively diffuse a program or new technology in an educational setting.  Along the way, I learned the importance of including stakeholders at all levels. Here is an example: ▪ Stakeholder Interview Stakeholder Interview

 In this course I learned how to create, and teach students to create, different types of video products for a wide variety of instructional purposes (ex. promotion of a program or student created digital stories).  Several examples follow: ▪ Challenges of the Early United States Challenges of the Early United States ▪ Resource KitResource Kit ▪ Mortimer and Melinda: The Magnificent Magicians Mortimer and Melinda: The Magnificent Magicians

 In this course I learned how to design and create educational web pages using Dreamweaver and Photoshop.  The following website is currently in use with fourth grade classes at my school: ▪ Exploring the Planets and Stars Exploring the Planets and Stars

 In this course I learned about tools that are available on the Internet and how they can be used to maximize and enhance instruction.  One of the benefits of Internet tools is the ability to collaborate with others. The following is an example of a presentation that was collaboratively created online using slideshare.net: ▪ Online Collaboration Tools Online Collaboration Tools

 In this course I learned all about the research process, from how to conduct a literature review to writing a proposal, and on to writing a book review for publication in a professional journal. This class was especially valuable to me as I aspire to holding a university faculty position in the future.  Using Screencasts to Differentiate Instruction for Students as They Use WebQuests and Create Digital Stories Using Screencasts to Differentiate Instruction for Students as They Use WebQuests and Create Digital Stories

 In this course, first I learned what a program evaluation was and then how to ethically and properly conduct one. I envision myself using this in both my current position and future jobs. As a media specialist I will conduct self- evaluations of how well my media center is meeting the needs of my patrons and administration.  PROGRAM EVALUATION PLAN – TO BE ADDED

 In this course, first I revisited and learned about new instructional design models and how to use Understanding Backward Design to create instructional units for both students and staff.  One of the most valuable things about this class is that I created three ready-to-use in-service modules. The following is an example of one ▪ IN-SERVICE MODULE – TO BE ADDED WHEN COMPLETED