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Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Educator Preparation and Development
Educator preparation and development can be defined as the degree to which educators are acquiring training and resources to meet the technology standards in the classroom. This includes multi-media use, the internet, completion of administrative tasks, use of online- resources for lesson design, and allocation of funds for technology so that students are also utilizing technology to meet the goals of the long range plan for technology.
There has been progress in this area locally, state wide and nationally. According to the state data more campuses are in the developing category than any other category. . This indicates that overall most places have identified training as an essential component to meeting the needs of 21st century learners and equipping them to function in a technology driven world. On my campus this is the area that has shown the most growth over a years time. If the staff are not trained and equipped to use technology they are less likely to use it as a driving force for instruction. It is imperative that the staff are trained continuously, aware of the standards and work collaboratively to create lessons for students.
Currently the trend is for teachers to use technology for tasks such as communication with stakeholders,
online resources for lesson design , video clips from websites such as unitedstreaming, brain pop etc. Many teachers are utilizing technology for creating power-points, for students as well. They also use smartboards, and Elmo's for delivering instruction for students.
The area that needs imporvement is preparing educator's to utilize techonolgy for learner centered instruction. Some of the obstacles include limited access to computers and other resources. Although, the resources are limited in many schools we are going to have to find a way to mangage our classrooms so that students are using the technology so that they are interacting with the resources and learning how to compete in a digital world. Ehancing the student's use of technology will also increase the engagement levels in the classroom and provide opportunties to provide real life expereinces of problem and project based learning. This will build critical thinking and higher order thinking skills that are imperative to becoming a productive citizen.
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.(2007, November). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
There has been progress in this area locally, state wide and nationally. According to the state data more campuses are in the developing category than any other category. . This indicates that overall most places have identified training as an essential component to meeting the needs of 21st century learners and equipping them to function in a technology driven world. On my campus this is the area that has shown the most growth over a years time. If the staff are not trained and equipped to use technology they are less likely to use it as a driving force for instruction. It is imperative that the staff are trained continuously, aware of the standards and work collaboratively to create lessons for students.
Currently the trend is for teachers to use technology for tasks such as communication with stakeholders,
online resources for lesson design , video clips from websites such as unitedstreaming, brain pop etc. Many teachers are utilizing technology for creating power-points, for students as well. They also use smartboards, and Elmo's for delivering instruction for students.
The area that needs imporvement is preparing educator's to utilize techonolgy for learner centered instruction. Some of the obstacles include limited access to computers and other resources. Although, the resources are limited in many schools we are going to have to find a way to mangage our classrooms so that students are using the technology so that they are interacting with the resources and learning how to compete in a digital world. Ehancing the student's use of technology will also increase the engagement levels in the classroom and provide opportunties to provide real life expereinces of problem and project based learning. This will build critical thinking and higher order thinking skills that are imperative to becoming a productive citizen.
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.(2007, November). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Long- Range Plan For Technology
The entire long- range plan for education is new to me. As an instructional leader it is imperative that we expose staff members to the plan, analyze our progress of the plan, develop learning goals for our school, and evaluate how we will monitor the progress each year. It has been expressed the need to utilize technology in order to engage our students. Our schools have been provided with Elmo's, LCD projectors, and some smart boards. However, we should have ongoing training of incorporating these tools into lessons. Technology is currently be used more for efficient and convenient communication between stakeholders and not as much as it could be to drive instruction so that students can compete in an increasingly digital and technological world. Technology not only will teach our students to be more competitive but also may enhance student achievement by appealing to the 21st century learner.
Pre- K TEKS for Technology
The TEKS for Pre- K students lays the foundation for student performance because it requires that students be able to identify the basic parts and functions of a computer and also begins to expose them to the ways that technology can be used to enhance instruction. The students are using age appropriate software programs to build vocabulary and mathematical skills. They are being exposed to Cd's, tape recorders, and learning to interact with a computer as well as being introduced to computer terminology. These concepts are the basic foundation for technology.
The 6- 8 TEKS represents a scaffolding curriculum because the the concepts are the same each year. The students should just be building on their knowledge each year and becoming more proficient in their skills. For example for one strand of communication the students are expected to be able to create document files such as slide shows, posters,multimedia presentation, newsletters, brochures and reports. Since this is the same TEK for 6th, 7th and 8th, the students should master their ability to communicate in these different formats by the end of 8th grade. This provides the students ample opportunities and years to master a concept. Another example lies in the area of foundations. The student should be proficient in keyboarding technique, posture while building speed. This foundation begins in the Pre- K curriculum and continues to build from year to year.
A scaffolding curriculum is extremely helpful in students not only acquiring information but retaining information. It requires you to continue to practice skills so that they are mastered and can be utilized in the future. Learning to use a computer is similar to learning to play an instrument. When you learn one element of music you continue to practice that skill while adding new skills.
Revised Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines. (2008, May). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ed_init/pkguidelines/PKG_Final_100808.pdf Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.(2007, November). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
The 6- 8 TEKS represents a scaffolding curriculum because the the concepts are the same each year. The students should just be building on their knowledge each year and becoming more proficient in their skills. For example for one strand of communication the students are expected to be able to create document files such as slide shows, posters,multimedia presentation, newsletters, brochures and reports. Since this is the same TEK for 6th, 7th and 8th, the students should master their ability to communicate in these different formats by the end of 8th grade. This provides the students ample opportunities and years to master a concept. Another example lies in the area of foundations. The student should be proficient in keyboarding technique, posture while building speed. This foundation begins in the Pre- K curriculum and continues to build from year to year.
A scaffolding curriculum is extremely helpful in students not only acquiring information but retaining information. It requires you to continue to practice skills so that they are mastered and can be utilized in the future. Learning to use a computer is similar to learning to play an instrument. When you learn one element of music you continue to practice that skill while adding new skills.
Revised Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines. (2008, May). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ed_init/pkguidelines/PKG_Final_100808.pdf Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.(2007, November). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
Personal Technology Assessment Overview
The first assessment reveals weakness in the foundation of technology and strengths with communication and acquiring knowledge. In particular, I am extremely unfamiliar with technology terminology, and laws for technology. I know how to navigate my way through word processing programs and the basics for charts and graphs, and power-point presentations. However, I could use some training in the development of video clips and use of scanners, digital cameras etc.
The second assessment reveals strengths in using technology for communication, development of presentations, research, word processing and collecting data. The weaknesses as a leader include utilizing technology with students and goals for the schools. Technology is encouraged in the schools but not mandated or rewarded. There really is no ongoing training for teachers and requirements for students with the exceptions of typed word documents, and researching skills. Sometimes I provided options to complete projects utilizing multi-media presentations, videos etc. Students are rarely taught how to use technology to enhance their work.
The assessments were effective in determining the needs of our school. We should begin by becoming familiar with the standards and developing a plan to address these standards to drive instruction. We need ongoing training on ways to incorporate technology so that students are not just exposed to it but utilizing it for instruction.
Personally, I want to develop my skills in creating more engaging presentations utilizing video clips, sound and animated images. I also want to master the use of programs such as excel to input and analyze data that will make data analysis so much easier. Our world is such a date- driven society so being able to effectively manipulate data is imperative to making decisions that will affect student achievement.
The second assessment reveals strengths in using technology for communication, development of presentations, research, word processing and collecting data. The weaknesses as a leader include utilizing technology with students and goals for the schools. Technology is encouraged in the schools but not mandated or rewarded. There really is no ongoing training for teachers and requirements for students with the exceptions of typed word documents, and researching skills. Sometimes I provided options to complete projects utilizing multi-media presentations, videos etc. Students are rarely taught how to use technology to enhance their work.
The assessments were effective in determining the needs of our school. We should begin by becoming familiar with the standards and developing a plan to address these standards to drive instruction. We need ongoing training on ways to incorporate technology so that students are not just exposed to it but utilizing it for instruction.
Personally, I want to develop my skills in creating more engaging presentations utilizing video clips, sound and animated images. I also want to master the use of programs such as excel to input and analyze data that will make data analysis so much easier. Our world is such a date- driven society so being able to effectively manipulate data is imperative to making decisions that will affect student achievement.
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