These are very interesting reads for administrators, teachers and all students.
1. Yes, I do consider that the administrator standards need to parallel the teacher standards. However, the standard requirements of the educator and the student need to be taken to an even a higher level and a step further. It is crucial that the administrator is supportive of the educator and formulates the means for funds to be available for the educator to advance his/her learning of technology. It is important for the classrooms to be up to date with equipment and technology to utilize. The educators should be up on the most state of the art information and their ability to model the necessary learning techniques for the students is essential.
2. Yes, the administrators themselves must be able to utilize and model the technology. Only if the majority of the administration and staff are knowledgeable about technology and able to use technology can there e good data to formulate proof to acquire additional technology for the school and the community.
3. The administrator standards are good standards. However, there are items that need to be addressed. Where will the money come from to up date all the schools and to educate all that need additional training? How do we get teachers involved with furthering their education in technology, if they do not want or are fearful of the use of technology? And, other situations that could deter the standards from working and being adhered to.
Classroom Performance Systems
17 years ago
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I agree with you on the importance of teachers having the latest technology and being trained in how it works. However, I think we need to go one step further. Teachers need to be involved in PLCs as they explore using these technologies with their students while teaching their curricula.
You have a point. Teachers do need to be involved in the PLC. The also need to have good staff development for the teachers that are not as computer savvy.
I agree with you that administrators need to utilize and model technology. With this expectation, the vision will be realized and trickle down to the teachers and students.
Dawna,
I think that you brought out some valid questions. The goal is to have teachers and administrators prepare students for the 21st century; but how are we going to get there? Funding is always an issue. It is going to be difficult to update computers and software in addition to get new computers.
PLC is a great intitative. Teachers can train other teachers to properly utilize technology that they are familiar with. I think principals should participatein PLC's as well.
Where will the money come from to update our schools with the necessary equipment to keep us going with technology in the 21st century? Very good question for struggling school districts who have to limit the number of copies made and can only order a minimal number of ink cartridges per year.
In our current environment of financial uncertainty I wonder if funding for technology will suffer? The old adage,"You have to spend money to make money" is certainly true of our need to fund technology for student instruction. Systems and citizens need to realize that today's and especially tomorrow's jobs will increasingly require computer competency. But to lead in the job market of tomorrow, as we have lead in many aspects of industry throughout most of the last century, we need to not only be competent but conquerors in the field of technology. This will require a substantial outlay of funds, but the returns will be hundredfold.
The first few blogs I read made me think I had read the wrong information. However, you have cleared that up for me. I agree that the standards seem appropriate. It will be our job to make sure our staff has the appropriate technology and training. We need to have a working knowledge of the technologies in order to model and further staff development.
I have the same question about money. As a parent, I would love to give my children everything they want. Unfortunately, Bank of America does not support my desires. The same situation is true in the schools. How can our best intentions be met without the proper funding not only for the technology but also for the training.
Administrators do need to know how the technology within their school works, but they also need to be aware of the opportunities avaliable to them within their economic means. I think we agree on this in terms on budget restrictions. This requires the administrator to really stay up to date. Maybe being aware of possibalities and their uses in an individual school is more important that knowing how to use it specifically?
I also believe the funds will need to be available to help implement updates in technology in the schools. It is my understanding that the budgets for each school is set and the administrators have the ability to use the funds they set aside for technology at their discretion in terms of what new technology they buy. While providing new technology for the schools, administrators cannot forget the need for staff development and a computer tech in the building.
I agree with Jazz n Soul. The standards is set to assure adminisrators knowledge is parallel to the teachers; however, there are a few standards that the administrator must set on his or her own. Meaning, the principals does have some say and using some of their budget at their own discretion where they see the need. If principals are following the standards to its capacity and are parallel to the teachers standards, then they should know that a large portion of the budget is needed in technology to adhere to the standards of all.
I agree that we should be the role models for our teachers. The students for the most part are interested in tech. But there are still some teachers that do not utilize technology. How can we expect them to use tech if we as administrators do not?
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