K. Calloway-Evaluating, Implementing, and managing Instructional Programs

      The Patton evaluation model is used to identify people who are disposed to learning from evaluations. The model outlines several procedures for identifying these users and then working with them to clarify what they want to know and what they are likely to do with information gathered by an evaluation. The model gives many examples to persuade evaluators to not only organize their studies around users' questions evaluation data as much as possible.

      The Flagg evaluation model focuses on four stages: needs assessment, pre-production formative evaluation, production formative evaluation, and implementation formative evaluation. The needs assessment is used to obtain the reason for the instructional program. The gathering of data involves reviews of existing studies, test and curricula, expert’s reviews, and measurement of target audience characteristics. Pre-production formative evaluation the teacher and students are used to design the content, objectives, and production formats. The production formative evaluation is used to revise the previous evaluation. The implementation formative evaluation helps identify how program managers will actually use their final products with target learners.

      I would use these models to evaluate students. I would use the data collected as a resource to develop my lessons and also create interventions. These evaluations are a good resource for teachers to clearly understand how to implement the best learning environment for each individual student.

The iPad is a great educational companion. Students can track their assignments, take notes, and study for finals. Teachers can give lessons, monitor progress, and stay organized. This instrument is a great way to bring the world into the classroom. Students have instant access to multiple application that can be a high quality resource for students to use. One the features of the iPad is the access to ebooks. Students can have read books with the touch of a finger. It is a much easier way for students to locate, read, and engage in books. No more of the waiting for books to be returned, cost of lost books, or not having enough copies of a book. This tool is great for book studies and research.





      I would use situational leadership to facilitate a series of professional development sessions focusing on technology used in the classroom. I’d use this technique to create a committee made up of teachers, technology instructor, media specialist, instructional coach, and administration. As a team we could brainstorm various topics and content for the professional development sessions. After, discussing and communicating ideas I would delegate duties for each of the committee members. We would meet periodically as a team to discuss the progress of their assignments and address any other issues.