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Proposal Letter
Proposal Letter
In order to accomplish this internship, I would be meeting with my team once a month, to
provide them with either one or two technology resources they could utilize in the classroom.
Meeting with the first grad team is very effective due to having common planning time, this
allows us to have a time to meet that does not interrupt anyones schedule. Having this
common planning time also allows me to support my colleagues one on one. In order to
accomplish my internship, I would provide a detailed explanation as to how the technology
tool(s) work(s), how the first grade teachers could use it to support students, as well as
providing teachers with a handout that will allow them to support themselves individually. I
would also provide time for my team to practice using the tool and ask questions as they are
exploring the tech tool. As part of gaining an understanding for what types of tools my
teammates would like to learn about and how effective my teaching is for them, I would provide
them with various surveys. This would allow me to reflect on how I can improve my support to
them. One of the reasons I think this internship would be effective is because I would be able to
support each team member one on one frequently. This would not only allow the teachers to
feel comfortable with the technology tool before implementing it, but would hopefully expand
their desire to learn about more technology tools.
Students in todays society are very technologically savvy, in order to engage students teachers
must be willing to expand their knowledge about students interests. With the support of my
internship, teachers will learn about ways they can support students by creating fun and
engaging lessons, as well as providing students with the opportunity to use technology tools to
display their learning. There are many technological tools that can not only support students
academically, but tools that can support students special needs. With the support of
technology students can receive additional support within the classroom. Due to learning and
implementing various technology tools, students can become independent and highly
successful in the classroom.
There are many stages when discussing technology especially when observing Elys eight
conditions or the ACOT model. I believe that our school has many resources that either have not
yet been explored or are unknown. Therefore, I am making it part of my mission to ensure that
the first grade team is knowledgeable about the various computer programs that are available
for delivering lessons as well as for student use. After having several discussions with my
teammates, I believe that many of them are in ACOTs adoption stage or adaptation stage. My
goal is to provide my teammates with the opportunity to enter the appropriation stage or
innovation stage. Where my teammates will be able to take the knowledge they have and
expand to make it more meaningful to students. I intend on providing an opportunity for my
colleagues to create a learner centered classroom by providing various technological resources
that could be used to display students learning.
I know that with the support from my administration and cooperative First Grade team, my
internship experience will be exceptional. I am eager to continue learning and truly grateful for
the opportunity to take on a leadership role as well as a support system for my colleagues. With
the education that I have and will continue to receive at Loyola University, I know that I have
learned a lot about technology that can support students in their learning. As an educator, my
mission is to not only support my students but assist my colleagues in learning new methods to
support their students.
Sincerely,
Jenniffer Herrera
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