2. Introduction
With a background in teaching computer hardware
and software applications to college students and to
K-8 teachers, I enrolled in BSU’s Instructional
Technology graduate program to acquire the skills and
theoretical knowledge to better serve my elementary
and middle school learners.
3. TEACHING TO ISTE TECHNOLOGY
FACILITATION STANDARDS
Artifacts offered as evidences originate from Leslie Pirtle’s:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Technology coursework,
Bridgewater State University (BSU) August 2011 - May 2012
Curriculum developed as Technology Integration Coordinator responsible for
faculty development, and computer lab maintenance, and teaching grades 4
through 8, Saint James-Saint John School (SJSJ), New Bedford,
Massachusetts August 2011 – June 2012
Curriculum developed as Technology Integration Coordinator responsible for
faculty training, Greater New Bedford Catholic Elementary Schools
(GNBCES), New Bedford, Massachusetts January 2010 - June 2011
4. TF-I A 1
As Technology Integration
Coordinator for Greater
New Bedford Catholic
Elementary School system,
Jan 2010-June 2011, I was
responsible for assisting 55
teachers in 5 schools to
develop and integrate
technology knowledge,
skills, and understanding. I
created wikis to showcase
samples of their
technology-integrated
curriculum
http://sjsjshowcase.wikispaces.com
http://stjoeshowcase.wikispaces.com
http://sjsjshowcase.wikispaces.com
5. TF-I A 2
Created and facilitated
ePals Professional
Development Workshop
All Saints Catholic
Elementary School,
New Bedford, MA
February, 2011
Tasks Stream Artifacts:
TF-I A 2.docx
TF-I A 2.pptx
http://lesliepirtle.wikispaces.com/epals
6. TF-I B 1
Attended in 2010 Attended in 2011 Attended in 2012
Digital Learning Renweb Train the Trainer National Catholic
Environments Webinar Educators Association
April 8 January 19 Conference
April 11-13
Burlington Marriott Online with Principal at All Saints
One Burlington Mall Road Catholic Elementary School Social Media: Legal and Practical
Burlington, MA 01803 Illinois Avenue Implications
New Bedford, MA Caring Classrooms: Using
http://www.guide2digitallearning Differentiated Instruction to Meet
.com/page/dle_boston http://www.renweb.com/Support the Needs of All Students
/RenWeb-Online-Classes.aspx Lights, Camera, Action
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Blue Ribbon Schools Mimio Interactive Boston Massachusetts
Blueprint for Excellence Whiteboard Training
National Institute http://www.ncea.org/events/NCE
April 15 August 24 ABostonCentral.asp
Reading High School Saint James Saint John School
Reading MA 80 Orchard Avenue
New Bedford MA
http://www.blueribbonschools.co
m/?q=conferences http://www.mimio.dymo.com/en
-NA/Training/Overview.aspx
7. TF-II A-1
As requirement
for INST 523,
developed a
curriculum web
for teachers of
SJSJ
http://www.wix.com/lpirtle/mimio
8. TF-II A - 2
Assisted Middle School teacher in design of technology integration for Social Studies culminating
assessment, grade 6 Task Stream Artifact: TFII A-2.doc
Project Directions: http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/Grade+6
Newsletter Requirements Technology
Feature Story Word Processing Application
Human Interest Article Word Processing Application
Obituary Word Processing Application
Advertisement Word Processing Application and Image Editor
Word Search Web 2.0 Activity, Image Editor and Word Processing Application
Timeline Spreadsheet Application
9. TF-II A - 3
Religion class lesson plan
developed as required by INST
509
Task Stream Artifact: TF-II A – 3.docx
10. TF-II B - 1
Digital Yearbook Lesson
Unit for Grade 8
developed using
Teaching for
Understanding model,
based upon
Constructivism,
Social Constructivism
and Connectivism
Precepts offered as
evidence
http://www.wix.com/gleasonpirtle/digitalyearbook#!theory
http://www.wix.com/gleasonpirtle/digitalyearbook#!model
11. TF-II C - 1
Assisted grade 4 teacher to select and incorporate curriculum-appropriate
technology into district-wide Social Studies assessment.
Task Stream Artifacts: TF II C-1.doc and TF II C-1.pptx
Project Directions: http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/Grade+4
12. TF-II C - 2
Science class lesson plan developed as by INST 509
Task Stream Artifact TF II C-2.docx
13. TF-II D - 1
Assisted each teachers in 5 schools to establish and maintain class wiki pages
http://mrspackardsclass.wikispaces.com/Religion
14. TF-II E - 1
Offer teachers a wide assortment of
standards-based resources for integration of
technology into core curriculum. Examples:
http://exchange.smarttech.com/curriculum/curriculum.html
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/classroom-
curriculum/alignment
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/ http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/
15. TF-II F - 1
Implementing ADDIE Learning need identified:
students to learn about man’s
design model, assisted Impact on the environment Specific learning objectives:
• Students to develop expertise
Science teacher to on an environmental issue of their
create and design choosing
Science project in which
students gain
understanding of an
environmental issue by
creating a brochure
using a Web 2.0
application. Student’s submissions are
compared using a standardized
rubric. Revisions to activity are
planned.
Project wiki is established
where students can find
instructions, examples and
Students log on to wiki to a link to MyBrochureMaker.com
access examples and directions.
Students create brochures using
MyBrochuremaker.com
TaskStream Artifacts: TF II F-1.pdf
And TF II F-1.docx
16. TF-III A - 1
This lesson was designed as an
extension of a Social Studies
assignment in which students
researched and reported on a
country of their choosing.
Productivity integration tasks:
• Download project file from Wiki
• Use Google Chrome to access Google
Maps
• Retrieve, edit and store a Microsoft
Word document on school network
• Paste a screen capture from one
program to another
• Copy paste text and images
• Use Google Maps to find and collect
data and images
• Use Google Maps to discover absolute
and relative location and compute
distance
TaskStream Artifact: TF III A-1.docx
17. TF-III A - 2
Use of research
findings evidenced
in curriculum web I
designed for INST
523
http://www.wix.com/lpirtle/mimio#!create-lessons (See bottom of Page)
18. TF-III A - 3
Guided Middle School students
through the research process
CitationMachine.net
• Topic selection
• Research question
• Find and evaluate sources
• Use browser to bookmark
• Organize sources and take
notes
• Download an APA Formatted
template
• Use a word processor to create
an APA formatted paper
• Use to format citations
• Submit papers via First Class
Task Stream Artifact: TF III A-3.doc
See Assignments 2, 3, and 4 with Rubrics:
http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/Grade+7
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
19. TF-III A - 4
Grade 5 Social Studies
students used Google
Chrome for Internet
research, to brainstorm
and organize a
research paper about a
topic of their choosing
related to their
assigned countries
Task Stream Artifact: TF III A-4.jpg
20. TF-III A - 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX8VQIJVpTg
Used “Adaptations” YouTube Video of rapping camel
to capture students’ interested when introducing
animal habitats unit for 5th grade science
21. TF-III A - 6
Students participated in
extensive training through
presentations, video
tutorials, material posted
to Wiki and hands-on
activities in use of First
Class LMS:
• E-mail
• Chat
• Collaboration
• Calendar management
• File creation, storage,
retrieval
• Retrieval and Submission
of assignments
Grades 6, 7 & 8 Wiki pages contain First Class Assignments and Assessments at:
http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/First+Class
Wiki page dedicated to First Class training: http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/First+Class
22. TF-III A - 7
As a “get acquainted”
activity, students created
“license plates” using
PowerPoint’s image
editing and drawing tools.
They chose clip art and
used the Latin Motto
Generator to find a slogan
that best expressed their
individuality.
Each student learned to
upload his or her project
to the class Wiki to share
with classmates.
23. TF-III B - 1
Although SJSJ does not have learners who require assistive technologies, learning in
the technology lab is implemented through a Universal Design Learning approach.
Lessons are presented and students
demonstrate understanding as:
• Demonstrations
• Presentations
• Films
• Hands-on Projects
• Lecture or oral reporting
• Podcasting
http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/Grade+7
This is further evidenced through the mixed media approach of the class wikis for each grade
Multi-sensory, interactive applications such as Kidspiration and Spelling City are used
extensively with technology integrated curriculum
24. TF-III C - 1
Students use applications and
web research to plan a
restaurant opening.
Tasks include:
• Determining square footage
needed
• Estimating costs
• Gathering and comparing data
about competitors
Tools include:
• Real estate listings
• Google Maps
Task Stream Artifact: TF III C-1.docx
• Windows 7 Calculator
Note: this sample is an incomplete work,
• Microsoft Office Word and Excel --assignment is in progress as of 5/12/2012
25. TF-III D - 1
The 8th Grade Digital Yearbook Lesson unit is designed
for students working in learning teams of 5. The
majority of students’ time is spent in collaboration,
performing hands-on learning within and among teams.
Settings include laboratory with one computer per
student, library with one laptop per team, outside of
school through Kidblog, First Class and Wikispaces, and
“on location” while filming the project. Each team
began by creating a learning team Charter to evaluate
skills and abilities and to create process for resolving
conflict. Developed for INST 522 http://www.wix.com/gleasonpirtle/digitalyearbook#!lessons/vstc8=lesson-2
Task Stream Artifacts: TF III D-1.docx and TF III D-1.xlsx
http://www.wix.com/gleasonpirtle/digitalyearbook#!rubrics
26. TF-III E - 1
The Grade 8 Digital Yearbook Lesson unit, developed as a requirement for INST
522, offers extensive, point-by-point documentation of Mass Curriculum
Frameworks and ISTE-NETS standards addressed. Top level navigation links to
lesson plans which detail how standards are taught.
http://www.wix.com/gleasonpirtle/digitalyearbook#!standards
27. TF-III E - 2
The research of David H. Jonassen, Distinguished Professor of Education, School of
Information Science and Learning Technologies at University of Missouri-Columbia.
supports the use of “Spreadsheet as Mindtool” (Jonassen, 2004). This lesson, based upon
Behaviorist and Connectivism learning theories, was developed for Grade 4 as a
requirement for INST 523. Lesson Plan: Identifying Weather Trends According to US City
and Region. Task Stream Artifact: TF III E-2.docx
Johassen, D. H. (2004). Modeling with technology mindtools for conceptual change. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
28. TF-IV A - 1
Examples of Technology-Based Assessments Spelling City Manipulatives (Formative)
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=4907531&x=3c7aa
Project Based Science Summative Assessment
Computerized Multiple Choice Summative Assessment
29. TF-IV A - 2
Trained eighth
grade teacher to
generate
assessments and
evaluate results
using ExamView
30. TF-IV B - 1
Trained second grade
teacher to establish a
grade book using a
Task Stream Artifacts:
downloaded Excel
template for
assessment and
evaluation of student
learning
Template source: http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/excel-gradebook.html
31. TF-IV C - 1
Guided science
teacher in the
use of Excel to
create a rubric
for Science Fair
Project outline
assignment.
Task Stream Artifacts:
32. TF-IV C - 2
Grade 5, having submitted papers in which
each reported on a country, students are now
applying learning to plan a trip there. They
will use technology to be estimate the cost,
calculate time differences and create an
agenda of sites they will (virtually) see.
Task Stream Artifacts:
Task Stream Artifact: TF IV C-2.docx
33. TF-V A - 1
April, 2011: Participated in
district meeting at Bishop
Feehan High School,
Attleboro, MA, with
Assistant Superintendent,
Principals and Technology
Directors, to compare
curriculum mapping
applications and determine
which would be best to
adopt for district high
schools.
Considerations:
• User-friendliness
• Cost
• Faculty training
• Ease of Maintenance
• Technical Support
34. TF-V A - 2
Conducted training with
faculty and staff on the use of
First Class E-mail and File
Creation, Storage and
Retrieval, including
developing and delivering:
• Instructional handouts
• 1 to 1 instruction
• Professional development training
sessions
• Resource Wiki
• “How-to” page on school website
http://www.sjsjschool.com/first_class.html
http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/First+Class
Task Stream Artifact: TF V A-2.docx
35. TF-V B - 1
Research, evaluate, compare instructional technologies.
Advise principal on purchasing.
Recommended purchases approved and adopted, 2011-2012 :
(6) Altec Lansing USB-Powered Speaker Systems
(3) Mimio Whiteboard Systems
purchased Summer, 2012
(1) Logitech Webcam
(1) Microphone
(1) Flip Camera
36. TF-V C - 1
Authored and
published “User-
Friendly,” an
instructional
technology
newsletter for all
teachers within the
Greater New Bedford
Catholic Elementary
School System
Task Stream Artifact: TF V C-1.pdf
37. TF-V C - 2
Assist Teachers to Create
• Instructional Presentations
with PowerPoint, Prezi,
Impress, Google
Presentations
• Instructional Videos with
PhotoStory and Windows
Live Movie Maker
Recordings with Smart
Notebook and Mimio
Studio
• Banners for classroom
using MS Excel
Task Stream Artifacts: TF V C-2.MP4 and TF V C-2.wmv
38. TF-V C - 3
While SJSJ does not own
any specific purpose
electronic devices, I submit
the following as evidence
of my knowledge of a
specific purpose electronic
device that can be used
either as assistive
technology or for the
general class population.
For an INST 529
assignment, I created a
faux advertisement that
explains the LiveScribe Pen.
Task Stream Artifacts: TF V C – 3.pdf
39. TF-V C - 4
I have participated in distance learning as an adjunct professor for University of
Phoenix, a full time instructor for Wake Technical Community College and as a
graduate student at Bridgewater State University I possess a working knowledge
of:
U of Px Proprietary LMS
Moodle
Blackboard
40. TF-V C-5
Above is the Curriculum I Web developed
to support teachers’ use of Mimio
interactive whiteboards, as a requirement
for INST 523 Above is the Curriculum Web I developed
http://www.wix.com/lpirtle/mimio to support 55 teachers across 5
elementary schools whom I provided
professional development training from
January 2010 -June 2011
http://lesliepirtle.wikispaces.com/
41. TF-V C - 6
As Technology Integration Coordinator for
Greater New Bedford Catholic Elementary
School system, Jan 2010-June 2011, I
generated daily e-mail blasts, reaching 5
principals and 55 teachers. These contained
helpful tips and resources for integrating
technology into the classroom.
42. TF-V C - 7
Developed
proficiency with
Databases when
drafted to
process grades
and run reports
for the 17
schools of the 4
districts of our
system, June
2010 and 2011
43. TF-V C - 8
Extensive hardware and
software proficiencies. Former
instructor for Computers and
Engineering Technologies
Department at Wake
Technical Community College
http://cet.waketech.edu/
44. TF-V D - 1
Routinely log in
remotely to
school’s server
to access
student work
and push
webpage
shortcuts and
project files out
to their
desktops.
45. TF-V D - 2
As GNBCES Technology Coordinator,
used e-mail to exchange and plan
lessons with 55 teachers in 5
schools.
46. TF-V D - 3
Trained faculty on use of First
Class Conferences to post and
share information from
workshops they attended at
National Catholic Education
Association, Boston MA April
2012
Task Stream Artifact: TF-V D-3.docx
47. TF-V D - 4
Created
graphics, navigation
and initial content
for school website,
All Saints Catholic
School, New
Bedford, MA.
Uploaded site to
host server.
http://www.ascsnb.org/
48. TF-VI A - 1
Disseminate information
regarding computer and Internet
safety, ethics and law to faculty
through e-mail blasts, news
letter, Wiki page and professional
development meetings
Task Stream Artifacts: TF-VI A - 1.pdf
49. TF-VI A - 2
Taught unit, “Respecting Others’ Work” unit to grade 5
Task Stream Artifact: TF-VI A–2.pptx
This lesson uses the Worksheets and Activities from the Lesson: Whose Is It,
Anyway? (4-5) available for download at Common Sense Media.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lesson/whose-it-anyway-4-5
50. TF-VI B - 1
Worked one-to-one assisting 55 teachers in 5 elementary schools to select
technology to meet diverse learner needs. Attached artifact provides summary
documentation of each teacher meeting.
Task Stream Artifacts TF-VI B – 1.xls
51. TF-VI B - 2
The artifact portrays an interview
with an assistive technology
consultant. Discussion topics
included assistive technology, IEP
implementation and the delivery
of services.
Task Stream Artifact: TF-VI B – 2.pdf
52. TF-VI C - 1
Currently students are
filming a bi-lingual skit
acknowledging their
Portuguese heritage.
This skit will be
included in the Digital
Yearbook DVD to be
distributed at
graduation. Attached
artifact is the script
they have submitted.
Task Stream Artifacts: TF-VI C-1.pdf
53. TF-VI D - 1
I assist teachers to select and implement appropriate resources for computer and internet
health and safety, drawing heavily from Common Sense Media Curriculum
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/curriculumoverview_0.pdf
54. TF-VI E - 1
Solicited donations and assembled 3 desktop computers from older
equipment inventories for use by students coming to the Extended Care
Program during after school hours. This affords access to computers for
homework for those who do not have computers at home.
55. TF-VII A – 1 -8
Maintain inventory of software and
hardware.
Perform routine troubleshooting of
computers and peripherals in classrooms,
computer lab and on laptops
Install software applications to network
computers and laptops
Attached artifact demonstrates
proficiencies with hardware, software,
networking technologies and internet
Task Stream Artifact: TF VII A-1 to 8.pdf
protocols.
56. TF-VII C - 1
August 2011-Attended Mimio Teach Workshop
Designed Mimio Resource Web for faculty in partial fulfillment of INST 523 requirements
http://www.wix.com/lpirtle/mimio#!
57. TF-VII B – 1-7
Consult and collaborate with JC
Computers of Plymouth MA,
outside contractor responsible
for maintaining the SJSJ
network
In my current capacity as
Instructional Technology
coordinator, I make
recommendations, but
decision-making authority
resides with the principal.
See Slide 41
Attached Technology Plan
Analysis, written as a
requirement for INST 524, is
offered as evidence of
proficiencies.
Task Stream Artifact :TF VII B-1-7.pdf
58. TF-VIII A – 1
Task Stream Artifact: TF-VIII A – 1.zip
59. TF-VIII B - 1
Case discussion contributions submitted in partial fulfillment of requirement
for INST 524 offered as evidence
Task Stream Artifacts: TF-VIII B – 1.docx
60. TF-VIII C - 1
Grant proposal written for INST
524 offered as evidence
Task Stream Artifact: TF-VIII C-1.docx
61. TF-VIII D – 1-7
Tech Policy Analysis written for
INST 524 offered as evidence
Task Stream Artifact: TF-VIII D-1.docx
62. TF-VIII E - 2
Under supervision of district’s Director of Educational
Technology, worked alongside other school technology
coordinators to configure new netbook lab at All Saints
Catholic Elementary School Summer 2010
63. Leslie Pirtle, Contact Information
Technology Integration Coordinator
Saint James-Saint John School, New Bedford MA
lpirtle@dfrcec.com
Graduate Student
Instructional Technology Program
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater MA
lpirtle@bridgew.edu
LesliePirtle@Yahoo.com
919.622.0806
