Case Study Assignment MTT Certification Exam

Graded on four-point scale Purpose – extent to which response addresses the components of the assignment –All components must be clearly and evidently answered. –Leaving out one component will cause you to lose points –You cannot afford to lose points

1.) Why proposed technology is appropriate and effective –Specifically address the technology that the teacher has suggested be used –Tell why it is appropriate for THAT specific lesson (grade level, subject area, topic, the purpose of the lesson, skill levels of teacher and/or students, etc.) –How is it effective – more effective than other choices of technology; why is this a good choice?

2)One additional technology available and how it can be integrated (your suggestion) –Must be a separate technology clearly different, but complementary to the one that the case study teacher suggested. –MUST be a technology (either hardware or software) that is available on the available technology list –Could pair two technologies – probeware & spreadsheet; digital camera & slide show

3)Why this technology (the additional one that YOU suggested) is appropriate and effective for enhancing the activity –You must clearly explain why this is a good choice (for an additional technology) –What makes it appropriate? –What makes it effective for enhancing (improving) the lesson –Though not asked for – how could it enhance those with special needs (individualize instruction)

4)How you will support and guide teacher in planning, implementing, and evaluating the application of technology –This does not mean that you need to develop the lesson – in fact, do not include a lesson as it will detract from the answer you need to develop –Do not do the implementing for them – your role is not to be a technology specialist – teach the teacher, rather than doing it

–How would you assist them in planning? What are the objectives? How will the objectives be met? What resources are available for the teacher? How will the technology usage be managed? –Implementing? If technology skills are limited – what recommendations for bringing students and teacher up to date? –And evaluating? How will the lesson be assessed and how will you guide the teacher in designing the assessment? What are some alternative assessment tools? How will technology usage be measured?

5) How it can be adapted to one other learning environment? –How can you use the technology YOU selected in one additional learning environment? –Give details on how that technology could be effective in a new learning environment. –Provide a variety of details to support the new learning environment.

Application of knowledge Accuracy and effectiveness in your knowledge Note relevant competencies within the MTT test framework. –The knowledge would be displayed by your support of the teacher’s tech choice and in your suggestion for an additional technology. –You should follow appropriate role of mentor.

Support –Knowledge displayed by your support of the teacher’s tech choice and your suggestions regarding your choice of an additional technology. –Make sure that you provide enough supporting details and be sure they address the topic – more emphasis should be placed on the additional technology than on teacher’s choice. –NOTE: 1 question addresses teacher’s tech choice, 4 questions address your tech choice – answer accordingly.

Rationale Sound reasoning and depth of understanding. –Reflected in supporting details –Reflected by the “wisdom” of your choices in the additional technology as it relates to the task at hand –Reflected by your general knowledge about technology usage

Synthesis Put it all together in a nice package –How well did you put together and assess the task at hand? –How well did you perform the role of mentor? –What assitance did you provide? –Was it within the scope of an MTTs duties? –Did it clearly reflect knowledge of technology AND pedagogy AND mentoring?

What does it take for a “4” Addresses ALL components fully Accurate and EFFECTIVE application Strong supporting evidence – specific and relevant examples Clear, logical reasoning and comprehensive understanding Synthesis of knowledge and skills required for role of MTT

What does it take for a “3” Addresses most components sufficiently Generally accurate and effective application – minor problems in accuracy or effectiveness Sufficient supporting evidence – with mostly specific and relevant examples Sufficient reasoning and overall understanding Sufficient synthesis of knowledge and skills required for role of MTT

What does it take for a “2” Addresses some components sufficiently Partial or ineffective application – significant problems in accuracy or effectiveness Minimal supporting evidence with few relevant examples – some extraneous information evident Limited reasoning and understanding Partial synthesis of knowledge and skills required for role of MTT

What does it take for a “1” Addresses few components or fails to complete Largely inaccurate or ineffective applications Little or no supporting evidence with few or no relevant examples or much extraneous information evident Little or no reasoning and understanding Little or no ability to synthesize knowledge and skills required for role of MTT

You need to get a “3” The available technology is ALWAYS the same – in EVERY case study Make sure you know how to use all of the available technologies Have some classroom management ideas for how to assist large classes with limited amount of technologies – for example: only two digital cameras, so how could you use this technology for an entire class?