Field Experience Log & Reflection

School of Instructional Technology & Innovation – Updated Fall 2021

Candidate: Mentor/Title: School/District:

Shelly Carter Heather Ivers / Lead Clark Creek Elementary
Teacher School
Cherokee County School
District
Course: Professor/Semester:
ITEC 7430 (Digital Tools for Learning) Dr. Davis / Spring 2024

(This log contains space for up to 5 different field experiences for your 5 hours. It might be that you complete one field
experience totaling 5 hours! If you have fewer field experiences, just delete the extra pages. Thank you!)

PSC Standard(s)/ISTE Standard(s)

Date(s) 1st Field Experience Activity/Time
Ex: (PSC-IT 1.1, ISTE-E 1a)
4/15/24 Spanish Teacher, Ms. Wetherington / 4 hours / Teaches 9-12th 5.2/5b Authentic & Active Learning
4/16/24 grade
Candidates design authentic learning activities that align
I worked with Ms. Wetherington for her 9th-12th grade classes to
with content area standards and use digital tools and
incorporate more digital tools to create an authentic learning
experience for her students. I wanted to collaborate with her for this resources to maximize active, deep learning. (PSC- IT 5.2,
field experience so she could use different digital tools that she may ISTE-E 5b)
not be using currently in her classroom. I first had to research and
gain knowledge about the tools that I found. I wanted to make sure I 5.1/5a Personalized Learning
was knowledgeable in tools I was researching about and also knew
how to explain how to use the tool, so she didn’t have to do any Candidates use technology to create, adapt and personalize
extra research on her end. Then, I was able to discuss with her, learning experiences that foster independent learning and
explain, and show her some of the digital tools I found that would
benefit her students who are taking Spanish. Some digital tools that I
accommodate learner differences and needs. (PSC-IT 5.1,
found were Duolingo, 123teach me, and conjugemos. Duolingo ISTE-E 5a)
allows teachers to create assignments on there for students to use. It
also allows students to learn the language at their own pace if they 7.2/7b Formative & Summative Assessment
need extra support. 123teach me allows students to play games and
helps students learn Spanish more frequently. 123teachme would be Candidates use technology to design and implement a
a great center rotation for students. It would be engaging for students variety of formative and summative assessments that
and allow them to play games and learn at the same time.
accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to
Conjugemos is an engaging digital platform that helps students learn
Spanish. They can also play games while learning the language. students and inform instruction. (PSC-IT 7.2, ISTE-E 7b)
There is also quizzes on the app to assess where students are at. This
is a great option to track data in the classroom. These digital tools
 enable students to have their own personalized experience if they 4.1/4a Collaborate w/ Colleagues
need additional support in learning the language.
Candidates dedicate planning time to collaborate with
colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that
leverage technology. (PSC-IT 4.1, ISTE-E 4a)

First Name/Last Name/Title of an individual who can verify this Signature of the individual who can verify this experience:
experience:

Heather Ivers

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)
Ethnicity P-12 Faculty/Staff P-12 Students
P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Race/Ethnicity:
Asian X
Black X
Hispanic X
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X X
Multiracial X
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency
Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals

Reflection
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)
1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology integration and/or technology coaching from completing this field
experience?

For this field experience, I was able to research and collaborate with a teacher who teaches Spanish. I was able to research and find digital tools that would
allow her students to use in the classroom.

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 above. Use the language of the
PSC/ISTE-E standards in your answer and reflect on all 3—knowledge, skills, and dispositions.)

Knowledge – Teacher needs to be familiar with the online digital tools before sharing it with her students.

Skills – Student and teachers need to work together by using the digital tools. The teacher must be able to help with any technology issues or
questions the students may have.

Dispositions – I think it is important for the teacher to come up with a plan on how she wants to use these resources in her classroom to create an
authentic learning experience for her students.

3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or student learning at your school. How can the impact be
assessed?

I think this field experience impacted student learning because students can use different learning platforms to support their own individual needs.

PSC Standard(s)/ISTE Standard(s)

Date(s) 2nd Field Experience Activity/Time
Ex: (PSC-IT 1.1, ISTE-E 1a)
3/8/24 Podbean: Worked with a student in 11th grade to teach a digital 1.3/1c Research
3/9/24 tool to her to use for an upcoming project – 3 hours and 30
minutes Candidates stay current with research that supports
improved student learning outcomes, including findings
I worked with a 11th grade student to teach her how to use Podbean.
Podbean is an app that allows students to create their own podcast or from the learning sciences. (PSC-IT 1.3, ISTE-E 1c)
listen to podcasts. The student had a project coming up and I thought
this digital tool would be great for her to use. Her project focused on 6.2/6b Managing Technology & Learning
the Cold War; AP US history. Prior to helping her with podbean, I
wanted to make sure I was somewhat with the cold war. I watched a Candidates manage the use of technology and student
crash course on Podbean and I will also provide the crash course to learning strategies in a variety of environments such as
her in case she needs additional digital tools to help her gain a better digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on
understanding with the cold war for her podcast.
makerspaces, or in the field. (PSC-IT 6.2, ISTE-E 6b)
I was able to work with Emily by explaining what podbean is and
how she can use it in her upcoming project. I explained to her that 4.2/4b Co-Learn & Troubleshoot w/ Students
podbean allows her to add pictures and audio text for her project.
 Before she started on her own, I made an example with her so she
could see me creating a podcast and all the features that go along
with podbean. Then, I worked with Emily for her upcoming project.
I wanted to make sure I could help with any technology issues that
she may encounter. I also wanted to be there for her in case she had
any questions since she learned a new digital tool.
Candidates collaborate and co-learn with students to
discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and
troubleshoot technology issues. (PSC-IT 4.2, ISTE- E 4b)
3.3/3c Safe, Ethical & Legal

Candidates mentor students in the safe, ethical and legal

practice with digital tools and protection of intellectual
rights and property. (PSC-IT 3.3, STE-E 3c)

First Name/Last Name/Title of an individual who can verify this Signature of the individual who can verify this experience:
experience:

Heather Ivers

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)
Ethnicity P-12 Faculty/Staff P-12 Students
P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Race/Ethnicity:
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X
Multiracial
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency
Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals
 Reflection
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)
1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology integration and/or technology coaching from completing this field
experience?

For this field experience, I was able to work with an 11th grader to help her use a new digital tool that she never used for an upcoming project. I loved being
able to coach her during this experience.

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 above. Use the language of the
PSC/ISTE-E standards in your answer and reflect on all 3—knowledge, skills, and dispositions.)

Knowledge – I need to be familiar with the digital tool to teach the student properly.

Skills – We both need to know how to use podbean. We both need to know how to use a computer, how to find the website, and how to create an
account for the online digital tool.

Dispositions - I will be able to support the learner. I will model and facilitate authentic learning. I will be there for any troubleshooting or questions
that may arise.

3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or student learning at your school. How can the impact be
assessed?

This can impact student learning at the school because other students may like the idea of creating a podcast rather than a PowerPoint slideshow. This gives
students different opportunies to share their thinking at school.
 PSC Standard(s)/ISTE Standard(s)
Date(s) 3rd Field Experience Activity/Time
Ex: (PSC-IT 1.1, ISTE-E 1a)
4/8/24 Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Holtzclaw / 5 hours 4.1/4a Collaborate w/ Colleagues
4/9/24 Created a genially lesson for her students
4/10/24 Candidates dedicate planning time to collaborate with
4/11/24
colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that
For Mrs. Holtzclaw, she wanted some engaging and interactive tools
for her kindergarten classroom. I was able to create and design a leverage technology. (PSC-IT 4.1, ISTE-E 4a)
lesson that focused on goods and services for her students. For the
genially presentation, I wanted to make sure I added a read aloud 5.2/5b Authentic & Active Learning
thar relates to goods and services. I found a book called, If you give
a mouse a cookie. The students would first read that book using the Candidates design authentic learning activities that align
slides provided. After they listened to the book, then Mrs. Holtzclaw with content area standards and use digital tools and
is able to explain what goods and services are on the next slide. For resources to maximize active, deep learning. (PSC- IT 5.2,
her classroom, I also made sure to provide pictures for her students
when she is explaining what goods and services are. On the next
ISTE-E 5b)
slide, I wanted her students to see if they can provide examples from
the book of what goods and services they heard in the book. I 6.2/6b Managing Technology & Learning
provided an example to help them get started. Throughout the slides,
I made sure to provide pictures and examples of goods and services. Candidates manage the use of technology and student
Towards the end, students can practice and then I created a blooket learning strategies in a variety of environments such as
for them to use. The blooket would allow students to further their digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on
understanding of goods and services. With their blooket, I made sure
makerspaces, or in the field. (PSC-IT 6.2, ISTE-E 6b)
to add pictures and text. Genially allowed myself to create an
interactive lesson for her kindergarten students!
First Name/Last Name/Title of an individual who can verify this Signature of the individual who can verify this experience:
experience:

Heather Ivers

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)
Ethnicity P-12 Faculty/Staff P-12 Students
P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Race/Ethnicity:
Asian X
Black X
Hispanic X
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X X
Multiracial
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency X
Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals X
 Reflection
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)
1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology integration and/or technology coaching from completing this field
experience?

I was able to work with Mrs. Holtzclaw by designing and creating a lesson plan that would benefit her kindergarten students by creating an authentic
learning experience for them.

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 above. Use the language of the
PSC/ISTE-E standards in your answer and reflect on all 3—knowledge, skills, and dispositions.)

Knowledge – Teacher needs to know how to access a link that is sent and how to use the digital tool provided.

Skills - Teacher needs to be familiar with using genially for the lesson. Teacher needs to know how to put the slideshow in present mode.

Dispositions – I will support teacher with troubleshooting or questions she may ask before teacher teaches the lesson provided.

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 can impact the school and student learning because these lessons are more engaging and interactive. Teachers can present these lessons
as a whole group or students can use the lessons independently on their own time. This digital resource also enables teachers to embedded additional digital
tools like quizzes, blooket, YouTube, and so much more!

Date(s) 4th Field Experience Activity/Time
4/16/24- Created a Genially Presentation for a Wave Lesson with digital
4/19/24 tools added to the lesson: 8th Grade / 5 hours
Teacher: Miss Chambless
I created a lesson plan for an 8th grade teacher. The lesson plan
focused on teaching students a science standard about waves. The
standard was S8P4. The standard focused on students learning about
the different types of waves; transverse and longitudinal waves,
learning about the wave parts, and asking questions to understand
the similarities and differences between electromagnetic and
mechanical waves. I created a genially presentation that focused on
these parts in the standard Miss Chambless needed for her lesson.
Throughout the presentation, I wanted to make sure I embedded
digital learning tools for her students to use. I added some YouTube
videos that would allow her students to watch these either as a whole
group session or at their own pace independently, students had to
label parts of wave, students were able to complete a Blooket that
focused on transverse and longitudinal waves, and students had the
ability to answer some multiple-choice questions to show their
knowledge. Miss Chambless was able to use these interactive slides
to teach the standards she was focusing on.
PSC Standard(s)/ISTE Standard(s)
Ex: (PSC-IT 1.1, ISTE-E 1a)
4.1/4a Collaborate w/ Colleagues
Candidates dedicate planning time to collaborate with
colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that
leverage technology. (PSC-IT 4.1, ISTE-E 4a)
2.2/2b Equitable Access
Candidates advocate for equitable access to educational
technology, digital content and learning opportunities to
meet the diverse needs of all students. (PSC-IT 2.2, ISTE-E
2b)
5.2/5b Authentic & Active Learning
Candidates design authentic learning activities that align
with content area standards and use digital tools and
resources to maximize active, deep learning. (PSC- IT 5.2,
ISTE-E 5b)
 First Name/Last Name/Title of an individual who can verify this Signature of the individual who can verify this experience:
experience:
Heather Ivers

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this field experience.)
Ethnicity P-12 Faculty/Staff P-12 Students
P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 P-2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Race/Ethnicity:
Asian X
Black X
Hispanic X
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X X
Multiracial
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficiency
Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals

Reflection
(Minimum of 3-4 sentences per question)
1. Briefly describe the field experience. What did you learn about technology coaching and technology leadership from completing this field
experience?
I created a digital lesson for a teacher who teaches 8th grade. The lesson focused about the different waves. I also had to embed different digital tools for her
students to use.

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 above. Use the language of the
PSC/ISTE-E standards in your answer and reflect on all 3—knowledge, skills, and dispositions.)

Knowledge – Teacher needs to be familiar with how to use genially in her classroom.

Skills – Teacher and students need to be able to use the online digital tools provided in the slideshow on genially.

Dispositions -
Teacher will be able to support and accommodate learners. Teacher will model and facilitate authentic learning
3. Describe how this field experience impacted school improvement, faculty development or student learning at your school. How can the impact be
assessed?

This can impact student learning because students are able to learn the standards in an engaging and interactive way! Students are able to show their leanring
in different ways. Students can also use the slideshows independently for extra support.