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Capstone Log
Instructional Technology Department

Candidate: Mentor/Title: School/District:

LaToya Morgan Lauren LaMont, School Banneker High School, Fulton
Improvement Specialist County Schools
Capstone Title:
The Perception of Professional Development in Decreasing the Second Level Digital Divide

You are not required to reflect after each entry. Reflections can address one or more
entries in the log.
Just delete the reflection row if you do not use it.

Date Activity/Amount of Time PSC/ISTE Standards

(Please total the time after the last entry.)
8.10.18 4 Hours PSC 5.1/ISTE 4a
– Create and conduct a needs assessment using Microsoft
8.13.18 Forms
Reflection: I created a Microsoft Forms needs assessment to assist in planning out the technology
professional development sessions.
8.17.18 3 hours Total Time: 7 hours PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h
– Analyze the data of the needs-assessment
8.19.18
Reflection: I analyzed the data to help plan the sessions for the technology professional development.
8.20.18 2 hours Total Time: 9 hours PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a
8.23.18 PSC 1.2/ISTE 1b
Meet with School Improvement Specialist to present data and
align the needs of the teacher with the school improvement
goals of the school. Schedule the technology related
professional development sessions for the 2018-2019 school
year.
Reflection: To make sure the technology professional development plan aligned with the school’s
instructional vision, I met with the School Improvement Special to present the data of the needs-
assessment. We aligned the needs of the teachers with the goals of the school. This helped me tailor the
sessions to embed targeted instructional strategies within the sessions.
8.24.18 15 hours Total Time: 24 hours PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f
– PSC 3.6/ISTE 3f
8.31.18 Develop and design the professional development sessions PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b
for the 2018-2019 school year, called Super Saturday. PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a
9.4.18 –
9.7.18
Reflection: During this week, I designed the logistics for Super Saturday. I also secured presenters for the
sessions.
9.14.18 3 hours Total Time: 27 hours PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b
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9.17.18 Create and distribute flyers and send emails advertising the
first Super Saturday
Reflection: I created and distributed flyers through Canva and printed them to distribute to teachers. I also
sent emails advertising the first Super Saturday.
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9.22.18 5 hours Total Time: 32 hours PSC 2.6/ ISTE 2f

PSC 5.2/ ISTE 4b
Host 1st Super Saturday
Reflection: The Super Saturday took place from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, but I arrived at 8 am and left a 1 pm
to ensure that everything ran smoothly. This event offered 4 sessions for participants to choose from.
9.24.18 2 hours Total Time: 34 hours PSC 2.8/ ISTE 2h

Analyze event evaluation survey results

Reflection: During this time, I was able to analyze the survey results from the participants. These results
helped to steer the next Super Saturday event.
9.26.18 30 minutes Total Time: 34.5 hours PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h

Present evaluation results to Leadership Team

Reflection: I was able to present the success of the first Super Saturday to the Leadership Team.
9.26.18 3 hours Total Time: 37.5 hours PSC 2.8/ ISTE 2h

Create and send Evaluation Newsletter via email to Faculty

and Staff
Reflection: I sent a newsletter to spread awareness about the success of the first Super Saturday and to
gain interest in the next one.
9.26.18 30 minutes Total Time: 38 hours PSC 6.1/ISTE6a,6b

Meet with School Improvement Specialist regarding sending

teachers to GAETC
Reflection: To diversify the sessions and to build the capacity of presenters, I met with the School
Improvement Specialist about sending a person per department to the GAETC in November.
9.27.18 1 hour Total Time: 39 hours PSC 6.1/ISTE6a,6b
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9.28.18 Secure GAETC Attendees and complete paperwork
10.1.18 8 hours Total Time: 47 hours PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f
– PSC 3.6/ISTE 3f
10.22.18 Plan the details of the second Super Saturday and secure PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b
presenters. Create and distribute flyers and send emails PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a
advertising the second Super Saturday.
10.27.18 5 hours Total Time: 52 hours PSC 2.6/ ISTE 2f
PSC 5.2/ ISTE 4b
Host 2nd Super Saturday
Reflection: This Super Saturday offered 5 technology related sessions. Because of additional events being
held at the school, the attendance level was very low.
10.30.18 2 hours Total Time: 54 hours PSC 2.8/ ISTE 2h

Analyze event evaluation survey results

10.30.18 2 hours Total Time: 56 hours PSC 2.8/ ISTE 2h

Create and send Evaluation Newsletter via email to Faculty

and Staff
10.31.18 1 hour Total Time: 57 hours PSC 1.2/ISTE 1b
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Meet with administrators and School Improvement Specialist

to brainstorm solutions for low attendance during 2nd Super
Saturday (Solution: Occupy Teacher Workday)
Reflection: Because of the low attendance, I met with the administrators and School Improvement
Specialist to brainstorm a solution to offer Super Saturday on another Saturday or at another time. The
School Improvement Specialist suggested for me to plan the next Teacher Workday, which would occur
on January 18.
12.5.18 5 hours Total Time: 62 hours PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f
– PSC 3.6/ISTE 3f
12.10.18 Plan the details of the third, and last Super Saturday-ish: PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b
Teacher Workday Edition PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a
12.14.18 45 minutes Total time: 62.75 hours PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f
PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a
Follow up with GAETC Attendees about presenting for the
last Super Saturday event via email and in person
conversations.
Reflection: I followed up with the GAETC Attendees about redelivering what they learned during the
Teacher Workday.
1.11.19 15 minutes Total Time: 63 hours PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b

Craft and send email to faculty advertising Super Saturday-

ish: Teacher Workday Edition
1.16.19 5 hours Total Time: 68 hours PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f
– PSC 3.6/ISTE 3f
1.17.19 Create session for Super Saturday-ish: Teacher Workday PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b
Edition PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a
Reflection: The Teacher Workday offered 10 sessions. Teachers were able to choose 2 sessions to attend.
1.18.19 6 hours Total Time: 74 hours PSC 2.6/ ISTE 2f
PSC 5.2/ ISTE 4b
Host Super Saturday-ish: Teacher Workday Edition (1.18.19)
1.18.19 – 4 hours Total Time: 78 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
1.20.19 Work on Capstone Report Part B #1
Reflection: During this portion of the capstone, I analyzed the data and reflected on the experience.
1.20.19 2 hours Total Time: 80 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
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1.21.19 Analyze event evaluation survey results
2.2.19 – 1 hour Total Time: 81 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
2.3.19
Work on Capstone Report Part B #2+3
2.13.19 3.15 minutes Total Time: 84.25 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
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2.20.19 Send Super Saturday Program Evaluation via email. Analyze
data from the survey
Reflection
2.22.19 45 minutes Total Time: 85 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c

Present Super Saturday program evaluation results to School

Improvement Specialist
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Reflection: I presented the program evaluation to the School Improvement Specialist. The format of the
workshops were adopted for all professional development in the school during Teacher Workdays.
3.7.19 – 4 hours Total Time: 89 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
3.10.19
Edited Capstone Report Part B #2+3
Reflection: During this portion of the capstone, additional data, graphs and qualitative data were added to
the report.
3.8.19 - 5 hours Total Time: 94 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
3.10.19

Create Capstone Video Presentation Outline/Script

4.1.19 – 7 hours Total Time: 101 hours PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
4.15.19
Create Capstone video presentation
Reflection: During this portion of the capstone project, I compiled my data, graphics, experiences, and
findings to create a synopsis of my experience.
Total Hours: [101 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
Black X X
Hispanic X
Native American/Alaskan Native
White X X
Multiracial X
Subgroups:
Students with Disabilities X
Limited English Proficiency X
Eligible for Free/Reduced X
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