Learning Resources - Diversity 5.05

5.05 Media Selection Process. Discuss how to make the media selection process sensitive to issues of gender and multiculturalism.

Introduction:

You must make a recommendation for the purchase of a foreign language CD-ROM. Can you evaluate the media in terms of its sensitivity to gender and multicultural issues? Describe the media selection process you would use.

Your Job:

  1. Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency.
  2. Use the stepwise process listed under Your Portfolio to display the completed product in your ITSC portfolio.

    Product Details:

    • Review the papers that you submitted for 5.01 & 5.02.
    • Describe the media selection process.
    • Within your discussion cite research as a foundation for the points that you make.
    • Expand your discussion to include how to make the media selection process sensitive to issues of gender and multiculturalism.
    • Within this discussion, make direct connections to the research that you cited for 5.01 & 5.02

Your Portfolio:

  1. FTP your completed product for this competency to the "5divers" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided.
  2. Click here to view the "Manage" page in the portfolio template.
  3. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder.
  4. Locate 5.05 Media Selection Process on the "Manage" page.
  5. Under "5.05 Media Selection Process" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  6. Link the word "here" to your product.
  7. Delete the old "Manage" page in your ftp folder.
  8. Upload your revised "Manage" page.  
  9. Click here to view the "Utiliz" page in the portfolio template.
  10. Download the "Utiliz" page from your ftp folder.
  11. Locate 5.05 Media Selection Process on the "Utiliz" page.
  12. Under "5.05 Media Selection Process" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  13. Link the word "here" to your product.
  14. Delete the old "Utiliz" page in your ftp folder.
  15. Upload your revised "Utiliz" page.
  16. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database.  

Related Resources:

  • Leadership in Instructional Technology. Mathew M. Mauer & George S. Davidson.
    • Type of resource: Book (hard copy)
    • Source: Upper Saddle River, N.J. Merrill, c1998.
    • Description: Constructivist and developmentally appropriate learning theories are the underpinnings of this engaging book. After reading this book, principals, teachers, and technology specialists cannot help but to view teaching and technology in a new light. Issues covered: planning, funding, leadership, staff development, shared goals, censorship, and software evaluation.
  • Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology. Anthony G. Picciano. 2nd. ed.
    • Type of resource: Book (hard copy)
    • Source: Merrill/Prentice-Hall, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ. 1994
    • Description: Chapter 10 discusses the issues involved with educational technology staff development. Chapter 3 discusses equity (gender/diversity) issues related to technology. Chapter 8 and 9 discuss hardware and software planning, selection, and evaluation respectively.
  • Handbook for Effective Department Leadership, Concepts, and Practices in Today's Secondary Schools. 2nd edition.
    • Type of resource: Book (hard copy)
    • Source: Sergiovanni, Thomas J. Boston, Allyn and Bacon, Publishers 1984.
    • Description: Technology Specialist will find many useful resources in this handbook. The first chapter covers leadership issues related to this competency. In addition, there are worksheets and guidelines for evaluating instructional materials with respect to gender and cultural issues.

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