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Leadership and Technology. Interviews, ISTE Standards, Observations and Integrating Technology. Keith Coutu. Introduction. Two separate interviews First year teacher and an Administrator Additional Information: tech support, other Admin, other teachers Original objective:
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Leadership and Technology Interviews, ISTE Standards, Observations and Integrating Technology Keith Coutu
Introduction • Two separate interviews • First year teacher and an Administrator • Additional Information: tech support, other Admin, other teachers • Original objective: • Insight into first year teachers’ experiences • The use of technology in practice • Guidance from Admin/tech leaders • What to expect
Interview One…Observations • FACILITATE AND INSPIRE STUDENT LEARNING AND CREATIVITY: “promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness” • DESIGN AND DEVELOP DIGITAL-AGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ASSESSMENTS: “design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity” • MODEL DIGITAL-AGE WORK AND LEARNING: “demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations” • NOTES: • In-school Tech specialist is not overly influential • Department Heads and Admin may not be “tech-savvy” but encourage and support digital learning • LCD projectors, TVs, laptops, wireless tablets, survey clickers etc. all available for use • most teachers incorporate tech tools at least weekly • Most students are willing to tackle digital tech tools, however they aren’t all as tech-literate as people think
Interview Two…Observations • VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: “inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice, and maximize performance of district and school leaders” • DIGITAL-AGE LEARNING CULTURE: “provide learner-centred environment equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners” • SYSTEMATIC IMPROVEMENT: “recruit and retain highly competent personnel who use technology creatively and proficiently to advance academic and operational goals” • NOTES: • Approx. 3 student/1 CPU ratio • Grade 9 “Intro to tech” ½ credit course • All teachers have Board issued laptops • Wi-Fi throughout school • Online course registration pilot project • Board infrastructure and internet-use policy is the biggest problem
Results and Conclusions • Pedagogy and willingness to integrate tech play a significant lesser role than I originally believed • Access to, and availability of, tech-based learning tools is likely the most notably problem • Admin/Leaders very willing and adaptable • Teachers are becoming more tech savvy, who require little to no guidance • Problems and flaws with technology appear to be an issue • i.e. equipment problems, log-in, Wi-Fi access, system reboot, Board policies & legalities
Outstanding Questions • Is the curriculum, pedagogy and willingness by the teacher still a problem? • Or is financing, out-dated equipment and availability the bigger issue? • Do schools require a tech specialist? • Does Admin need to be “tech-savvy” to make informed decisions? • Should there be a tech standard (i.e. CPU/student ratio, Wi-Fi, smart-boards etc.) that all schools must meet? • Can older schools be fitted to meet any such standard?
