Field Experience Log &Reflection

Instructional Technology Department

Candidate:
Amy Bailey

Mentor/Title:
Susie Gordon/Technology
Specialist
Field Experience/Assignment: Course:

School/District:
Wilcox County Elementary
School/Wilcox County
Professor/Semester:

Ed Technology-Basic Computer Skills

Dr. Anissa Vega

ITEC 7460

Part I: Log
Date(s)

Activity/Time

PSC Standard, Element

&
BOR Strand, Element
&
NETS-A Standard, Element

12/2/14

Introduction of Basic Computer Skills/2.5 hours

12/3/14

Introduction of Basic Computer Skills/2.5 hours

2.6 Instructional Design

3.2 Managing Digital Tools and
Resources
2.6 Instructional Design
3.2 Managing Digital Tools and
Resources

Total Hours: [5 hours ]

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)

Ethnicity

P-12 Faculty/Staff
P-2

Race/Ethnicity:
Asian
Black
Hispanic

Native American/Alaskan Native

White
Multiracial
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency
Eligible for Free/Reduced
Meals

x
x
x
x

3-5

6-8

P-12 Students
9-12

P-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

Part II: Reflection

CANDIDATE REFLECTIONS:
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)

1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology facilitation and
leadership from completing this field experience?
This field experience consisted simply of introducing my Pre-Kindergarten students to the basic
skills of using a computer. Through this field experience I was able to show my students how to
use the keyboard as well as the mouse to manipulate the computer. Through this field experience I
learned that most of the students had never been exposed to a "desktop" computer but rather
tablets and laptops. This field experience allowed me to help my students learn the skills needed to
use a computer and participate in educational games to enhance their learning.
2. How did this learning relate to the knowledge (what must you know), skills (what must you
be able to do) and dispositions (attitudes, beliefs, enthusiasm) required of a technology
facilitator or technology leader? (Refer to the standards you selected in Part I. Use the
language of the PSC standards in your answer and reflect on all 3knowledge, skills, and
dispositions.)
To begin this field experience, I had to understand that my students may not have ever been
exposed to a computer that required the use of a keyboard and mouse. I had to know the best
strategy to use that would help the students understand the process and use of manipulating a
computer using these tools. I had to make the learning process positive and fun for the students, in
order to help them successfully gain the skills needed to understand the mechanics of computer
use. I was able to show my students the benefits of using a computer while having fun at the same
time.
3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or
student learning at your school. How can the impact be assessed?
This field experience allowed me to share my strategies with fellow colleagues who were in the
process of introducing their own students to basic computer skills as well. I was able to share my
experiences with the colleagues and discuss the best strategy for teaching basic computer skills
with their own students. This field experience helped the students become successful in
manipulating a computer and learning how to use the computer to enhance their learning skills.