Susan Biggers INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO NOVEMBER 2010

Susan Biggers INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO NOVEMBER 2010 UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

Table of Contents �Introduction �SWOT Analysis �Curriculum Vita �Program Courses �MIT Standards �Field Experience Log �Disposition Rubric �Final Reflection

Introduction �Beginning in the summer of 2009, I enrolled in the Education Specialist program for Media/Instruction Technology. It is my goal to teach distance education courses. Currently, I hold a Master’s degree in Middle grades and certification in grades K-12 in Visual Arts, grades P-5 in Elementary, and am endorsed in Gifted Education. This portfolio is a culmination of the courses I have completed, the skills I have gained, and the knowledge I have acquired.

SWOT Analysis, Goals, & Plan �Project 2 in MEDT 8463 (Issues in Instructional Technology) � This document assessed my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. In addition to this I was instructed to identify personal technology goals, and to develop a personal technology plan. �SWOT

Curriculum Vita �Curriculum Vita

Program Courses: MEDT 6401 �The course work prepared me for future courses with Microsoft Office software and examined a variety of technology planning and instructional design techniques supported. �Inspiration/Kidspiration Project �Copyright Project �Diversity Project

Program Courses: MEDT 8463 Issues �This course taught me to identify, evaluate, and plan for the use of new and emerging technology. I investigated and evaluated trends and issues, examined and evaluated problems related to instructional technology and discussed the impact of existing and emerging media and technology. BIG THREE Concept Map

Program Courses: MEDT 8461 Diffusions �This course focused on innovations and process of change. In addition to learning diffusion theory, I was asked to report on a past experience with diffusion as well as create a plan for future diffusions. �Diffusion and Adoption Reflection Paper �Diffusion and Adoption Plan �Interview with stakeholders

Program Courses: MEDT 8484 Research �This course required that I design a research study. I was allowed to focus on a topic of my interest. �Article Map �Portfolio

Program Courses: MEDT 7472 Distance Learning �This course focused on designing effective learning environments through internet based distance learning courses. �National Standards Online Review �GPS Review �Voice Thread Review �Module Scenario

Course: MEDT 7466 Digital Photography �This course allowed me to explore my creative side while using photography as a way to include technology in the classroom �Collaborative Lesson �Electronic Portfolio �Digital Story Telling Project

Course: MEDT 7470 Video Production �This course, still in progress, has been an exciting adventure in film making and video production! Much of the technology learned in course has already made a meaningful impact. �Project One �Project Two �Project Three

Course: MEDT 8480 Program Evaluation �This course taught me to evaluate a program and assess the effectiveness of that program. Data collection and review of research played a heavy role in the culmination of an evaluation report. �Evaluation Report

Media Instruction Technology Standards �Exit Submissions- Technology Standards

Field Experience Log �Field Experiences

Final Reflection �Final Reflections