The Map

I talked about looking at the criteria in which I am evaluated. The other part of that document is the standards on which I am evaluated.  So, under the standard of “Professional Knowledge” the first standard is . . .

• 1.1 Demonstrates knowledge and skills relevant to his/her position.

There are a lot of ways I could “demonstrates knowledge and skills relevant to the position.” There are a lot of ways I could “demonstrate knowledge.” I could sit with my principal and discuss all the relevant knowledge I possess.  But, the criteria explains how I should accomplish that standard.

So, I need to demonstrate my knowledge by

• Promoting and supporting the understanding of current FCPS instructional technology applications.
• Promoting and supporting the FCPS Program of Studies, Virginia Standards of Learning, Technology Integration Standards and school, region and division wide goals (standards).
• Promoting and supporting the understanding of best practices in teaching with instructional technology
• Identifying and implementing instructional technology strategies to meet various learning styles of adult learners and their students.

Which in my notes to myself I shortened this.

I need to demonstrate my knowledge by

• Promoting and Supporting
  • ED Tech Applications
  • Standards
  • Best Practices
• AND, coaching this in a way that meets various learning styles.

For the demonstrating knowledge standard I was thinking of a three part solution.

1. A Google Site which contains information on ED Applications, Standards, and Best Practices and where to find more on the county sites.
2. Regular Tech Posts in our Staff Communication Forum about those three, with references back to the Google Site
3. Being In CLT meetings to promote one and two

So, one standard down and only 44 more to go. I have a large spreadsheet (which I am now referring to as “The Map.” Each line is a standard with the appropriate criteria for approaching and evaluating that standard.