Lesley

Vision of Technology

Technology can take many forms in schools. It can be a tool for administrators, teachers, and students - mainly for curriculum support and communication.

Supporting curriculum with technology will also enhance student engagement. Mainly, technology makes the curriculum personal. Students can create their own interpretation of the material and express it in a technological medium that is most meaningful to them. I do agree with the notion that technology should be intergrated seamlessly. Students generally have "no fear" with new technology and teachers and administrators should feel the same way about trying new things which will eventually make the seamless transition into fulfilling the daily requirements of the job.

I think technology can be an effective way to communicate with the school community. From websites to wikis to blogs, parents and community members can see all of the amazing things going on in schools through technology. It can also help with the creation of collaboration among students, among schools, and among educators.

Administrators that promote the use of technology: Flexible Realistic Relevant

Three instructional activities you use often --> intergration of technology: Collaborative learning --> Photostory Modeling --> AirLiner, SMARTBoard, video clips, LCD projector Interactive notes --> use of LCD projector/SMARTNotebook

TO READ: Larry Cuban - Teachers and Machines: The Classroom Use of Technology Since 1920 Warren Bennis - On Becoming a Leader