Capstone Proposal

Inspired by KSU’s graduate program and research with

instructional technology.
By Jenny Leclair
Kindergarten Teacher
 Technology Problem/Rationale

Solution
Proposal Project Objectives
Overview
Project Deliverables

Project Timeline
My Profile
• Background: I have been teaching at Ford for 5 years.
Students, parents, and other teachers would describe
me as a “techy teacher.” Since being in Cobb I have
received my Science Endorsement and gone through
the STEM certification and Advanced Ed at Ford.
• Technology advances have changed the way teachers
teach. The accessibility of digital resources, curriculum,
and digital tools have been able to enhance
instruction.
• I have a passion for technology change, and
understand 21st century learners. I have two daughters
in school that challenge me to be the best mom and
best teacher. I have two perspectives, the parent and
the teacher.
 • Classrooms are rich in technology for 21st
Century Learners
• Students have access to devices such as
iPads, laptops, and desktops across grades
K-5 at FES (Ford Elementary School)
• Curriculum has turned digital with online
Technology interactive lessons for personalized
learning.
Problem/Rationale
• Parents are interested in technology, but
no training exist to educate them.
• FES can do better to bridge the gap
between home and school
• FES can provide technology support
programs for parents
Solution
 Set up a video blog using a You Tube Channel and instructional videos

Involve any teacher willing to make a video tutorial across grades

Post announcements for technology and parent sessions

Description of Communicate new digital resources upcoming in the school system.

the Capstone Print QR Codes for parents to access the training videos.

Published on FES school website under parent resources

Proposal Videos include

•Setting up student Microsoft Office 365 account
•Presentation essentials in Office 365
•Cobb Digital Library
•SeeSaw
•Raz Kids Access and Utilization
 1. By the end of the school year 2018-2019 I plan to collect
data from teachers and support staff by sending a survey
to 100% of the staff about technology programs that would
benefit our families at home.

2. By the end of the school year 2018-2019 I plan to create

and publish at least 3 instructional teacher videos. The
three videos include, RAZ Kids, Cobb Digital Library, and
Project Microsoft Office 365 set up.

Objectives 3.By the beginning of the school year August 2019, I would
announce the program and produce a handout of
instructional technology flyers with details of the program.

4. By October 2019, I would work towards collaborating

vertically to include 5 additional instructional videos from
other teachers across the grades K-5. Some examples
might include Edmodo, Class Dojo,
 Table 3 Project Timeline

Month Project/Activity Hours

I will use Office 365 forms to create questionnaire. I will gather questions for the survey.
December 5 hours
The survey will be sent to the teachers and staff at the school. Follow up with teachers
with personal emails about questionnaire.

Collect responses from teachers and analyze data. Use form groups responses.
January 5 hours
Create a Power Point presentation in Office 365 to create slides on
February 10 hours
research, survey and results. The slides in the presentation will be used to
communicate plans to the administrative team.

Parents and March

I will create three instructional videos for the video blog. The first video will be on RAZ
Kids. The second video will be on how to set up an Office 365 account, and the third
video will be on Cobb Digital Library.
10 hours

Technology
Create technology handouts for each of the instructional videos created with QR Code.
April 10 hours
Share the handout by distributing it in teacher mailboxes.
Prepare a video presentation QR code for teachers who might be interested in creating
May an instructional video. 10 hours
Schedule video appointments with teachers and send tutorials on Screencast.

Timeline
June 5 hours
Schedule video appointments with teachers and specialists to send tutorials on
July Screencast. 5 hours
Make copies and schedule a place to talk to parents about technology resources at Ford
August at the school Kindergarten Open House and Curriculum Night 10 hours
Schedule collaborating time with Media Specialist webmaster of the Ford Elementary
September website. Assist in migrating videos and working on website location on the home page. 10 hours
Gather materials and resources needed to make 5 instructional videos created by a
October lower grade K-2 teacher doing an instructional video. Make packets on directions to 10 hours
make a video and post to the You Tube channel. Follow up with teachers with support
and face to face instruction.
Gather printed materials and resources needed to make 5 instructional videos created
November by a lower grade 3-5 teacher doing an instructional video. Make packets on directions to 10 hours
make a video and post to the You Tube channel. Follow up with teachers with support
and face to face instruction.
Update administration on progress and implementation of the instructional video blog.
December Ask questions and seek advice for contacting parents to continue further 5 hours
acknowledgeable and evaluate success of the resources. Make a plan toward next steps
with evaluating project.

Total 105 hours

Parents and Students
Benefit Greatly!
• Parents feel more confident to support their
child at home with projects
• Students are more engaged and feel
connected to parents when they work
together.
• Parents gain knowledge and use
experiences to help other parents in the
community.
• Student knowledge is deepened based on
the added technology learning experiences
they receive.