According to the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, fulfilling the vision of technology requires district, campus, and teacher leaders who articulate and advocate a vision of what technology can do for teaching and learning as well as school operations. A campus and district leader can use STaR chart to analyze their technology needs and strengths. They can use a STaR chart to analyze campus plans and technology levels. This chart is a tool used in tech planning, budgeting, and evaluation of progress in local technology projects. All applications for state funded technology grants require a completed STaR chart. STaR chart produces profile and progress towards the Long-Range plan. It also outlines technology allotment funds. If there are leaders on a campus that can respond to technology needs, the campus staff will have more confidence in the technology applications. To improve in this area, I feel we can have more leadership training and support. Once technical support leaders are identified, they must be available on the campuses for teacher support. We must also increase the number of student computers or technology opportunities for students in the classroom. Having computers alone is not enough. We must actually put technology in the hands of the learner. By using grants to purchase items such as ipods, ipads, or chrome books, will allow learning to rise to a new level for the 21st century learner. In order to achieve greatness, all stakeholders must be on the same plan and have a common vision. Success is one for all and all for one.
Monday, January 30, 2012
It has been a while!
Greetings! It has been a while since I posted anything, but I am hoping to do better. I am really getting the "blog-bug." I am actually planning on starting a personal blog with teaching strategies and tips. Once I have it up, I will post the link for it as well.
I am now in EDLD 5352 - Instructional Leadership: Technology Component. I am excited because my district is really pushing for more technology enrichment opportunities in the classroom. I look forward to learning how to incorporate more tech in the GT enrichment class.
Talk to you all soon!
Mitzi
I am now in EDLD 5352 - Instructional Leadership: Technology Component. I am excited because my district is really pushing for more technology enrichment opportunities in the classroom. I look forward to learning how to incorporate more tech in the GT enrichment class.
Talk to you all soon!
Mitzi
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