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Capstone Log
Instructional Technology Department

Candidate: Mentor/Title: School/District:

Caitlin Lyons Heather Dalton – Tech. Spec. Avery ES/Cherokee County SD
Capstone Title:
Blended Learning in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom

Date Activity/Amount of Time PSC/ISTE Standards

(Please total the time after the last entry.)
June/ Capstone Proposal [6 hours] 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
July 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7,
2020 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.3
1a, 1b, 1d, 3a, 3b, 3d, 3f, 4a,
4b, 6a, 6b, 6c
Reflection:
The Capstone Proposal helped me gather my qualitative and quantitative data, as well as gave me an
opportunity to plan out the procedure for the Capstone implementation. I utilized one hour a week
throughout the summer for this step.
June/ Research best practices for use of instructional technology 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7,
July tools for FlipGrid, Quizizz, and Nearpod [15 hours] 2.8, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 5.1,
2021 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
3a, 3b, 3d, 3e, 3f, 4a, 6a, 6b, 6c
June/ Met with principal and Instructional Lead Specialist to 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.6, 5.1
July discuss opportunities for blended learning and training [2 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 3d, 3f, 4a
2021 hours]
July Develop instructional modules on Canvas, hands outs, and 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7,
2021 teaching materials [40 hours] 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7
3b, 3d, 3e, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c
Reflection:
After meeting with the administration for professional learning opportunities, I developed learning
modules and resources for participants. This was an essential step to the Capstone implementation and
required me to reflect on the goals for the trainings, needed teaching materials, and digital resources.
August Implement, analyze, and reflect on interest and knowledge 1.2, 2.8, 3.7, 5.1
2021 survey [2 hours] 3f, 3g, 4a
August Lead professional development/coaching sessions with 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7,
2021- participants [42 hours] 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,
March Whole Group: one session per month (about 1 hour each) 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
2022 One-on-One Coaching: at least one session per month for 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
each participant 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h,
3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 4a,
4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, 6c
Reflection:
I spent time with each participant, both in a whole group and one-on-one coaching sessions. We worked
towards common goals during whole group sessions. During coaching sessions, I tailored my instruction
to fit the needs and goals of the individual teachers. After each session, I reflected on the progress the
group and individuals were making towards the set goals and modified my content and instruction as
needed.
March Reflect and analyze results from post-coaching survey [2 1.2, 2.8, 3.7, 5.1, 5.3
2022 hours] 3f, 3g, 4a, 4c
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Total Hours: [109 hours]

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this capstone.)
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 X
Black X X X X
Hispanic X X
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X X X
Multiracial X X
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities X X
Limited English Proficiency X X
Eligible for Free/Reduced X X
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