Katina

Class Notes, Februrary 6, 2010

Vision: Opening the doors of the world to our 21st century students through equal access, equal learning opportunities, and equal technology use.

Class Activity: ISTE What's their vision? Administrators should model for their staff and students. Administrators should promote current technologies that support teaching and learning, leading their buildings into the 21st Century. How does technology support that vision? Technology will give us the tools to reach into the future and reach everyone.

Horizon K-12 Report What's their vision? Identify and integrate current and upcoming trends in technology. Introducing these to teaching and learning. How does technology support that vision? The ever changing technology boom.

Top Ten in 2010 What's their vision? Using technology to improve how schools work and increasing student achievement. How does technology support that vision? Providing technology to all.


 * The Vision and Tech Supporting the Vision**
 * collaboration
 * digital citizenship
 * inspire, lead, and model
 * enhance communication
 * technology in the hands of students
 * technology more accessible
 * backbone of school improvement
 * cloud computing
 * mobile devices

Don't assume that students know technology just because they have a computer and a cell phone! Teach them to be digital citizens. We must give them the tools they need to use technology, make it relevant. Remember the context of the times. We do a diservice when we label things by the time.


 * Characteristics of Administrators who promote the use of technology**
 * model
 * establish a culture of risk
 * flexibe
 * relevant
 * open minded
 * pragmatic
 * realistic
 * patient
 * inspirational

//What should your students know?// Analytical skills, how to learn, access and analyze Curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving People skills, collaborate, team player
 * Leadership skills**