Vision
My vision regarding technology in the educational setting is to support students in achieving standards for the use of technology in teaching and learning (ISTE), while keeping student engagement and motivation at priority. Along with this implementation of technology is to provide support to teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that the technology is being implemented correctly in all aspects.
According to Howley, Wood, and Hough (2011), many educational leaders and policy makers claim that computers and related internet technologies represent important educational innovatons with the potential for stimulating high-levels of student engagement and achievement. Engaged technology learning begins with the teacher’s understanding of standards, student engagement interests, and student motivation. In my vision, students in grades 3-5 will have one-to-one technology devices that they are able to carry home each day for assignments. Grades K-2 will have devices that they are able to use in the classroom each day. They will have interactive assignments, as well as programs that keep their attention and they enjoy working with. Students can also be able to access a technology lab after school one day each week. This lab will be facilitated by a different teacher with technology experience each day, and be available for student use until 6:00 p.m. During this time, parents and students can also receive help with any questions about troubleshooting or assignments that they may not understand. This level of support will help students and parents maintain a positive outlook about the technology integration that is occurring.
When planning for success with technology, Pappalardo (2015) said it best when he stated that, “time+exposure=progress. (pg. 2)” If you are not taking the time to implement the technology and learn more about it, then your students will not be successful. The vision is clear, but the teachers have to be the ones to pave the road for the kids to travel on.
References:
Howley, A., Wood, L., & Hough, B. (2011). Rural elementary school teachers' technology integration. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 26.
ISTE Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved October 7, 2019, from https://www.iste.org/standards.
Pappalardo, G. (2010, October 14). Rugrat-ical technology: 5 truths of teaching tech to elementary students. Retrieved October 7, 2019, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-tech-elementary-school.
According to Howley, Wood, and Hough (2011), many educational leaders and policy makers claim that computers and related internet technologies represent important educational innovatons with the potential for stimulating high-levels of student engagement and achievement. Engaged technology learning begins with the teacher’s understanding of standards, student engagement interests, and student motivation. In my vision, students in grades 3-5 will have one-to-one technology devices that they are able to carry home each day for assignments. Grades K-2 will have devices that they are able to use in the classroom each day. They will have interactive assignments, as well as programs that keep their attention and they enjoy working with. Students can also be able to access a technology lab after school one day each week. This lab will be facilitated by a different teacher with technology experience each day, and be available for student use until 6:00 p.m. During this time, parents and students can also receive help with any questions about troubleshooting or assignments that they may not understand. This level of support will help students and parents maintain a positive outlook about the technology integration that is occurring.
When planning for success with technology, Pappalardo (2015) said it best when he stated that, “time+exposure=progress. (pg. 2)” If you are not taking the time to implement the technology and learn more about it, then your students will not be successful. The vision is clear, but the teachers have to be the ones to pave the road for the kids to travel on.
References:
Howley, A., Wood, L., & Hough, B. (2011). Rural elementary school teachers' technology integration. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 26.
ISTE Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved October 7, 2019, from https://www.iste.org/standards.
Pappalardo, G. (2010, October 14). Rugrat-ical technology: 5 truths of teaching tech to elementary students. Retrieved October 7, 2019, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-tech-elementary-school.