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Based upon an article by Gerald D. Bailey in Learning and Leading with Technology, September, 1997. Directions. This presentation is designed to help you explore topics that technology leaders need to addressAdvance to the next slide and select the button for a topicProceed through the topics of interest to prepare for a discussion on leadership.
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1. What Technology Leaders Need to Know Essential Concepts for Technology Integration in the 21st Century
3. Directions This presentation is designed to help you explore topics that technology leaders need to address
Advance to the next slide and select the button for a topic
Proceed through the topics of interest to prepare for a discussion on leadership
4. Select an Area to Explore
5. Change Technology integration involves significant changes.
You need to understand the nature of change and the change process.
Need to understand three aspects of change:
Personal change
Organizational change
Cultural change
6. Principles of Change Your version may not be acceptable to all
Others must implement
Conflict and disagreement are inevitable and fundamental
Expect frustration and discouragement
People need pressure
Takes time
Many reasons for failures
Most groups won’t
Plan needed
Impossible to make any plan totally clear
7. The World is Changing! Many changes in societies are technology- driven
Changes in school require people to understand societal changes
Essential questions:
Why will change & technology shape society in the next few decades?
Implications of the speed of change for technology integration?
What micro and macro levels of change must be considered?
8. A Technology Planning Model Organize and empower technology planning teams
District level
Building level
Prepare the team
Assess current state of technology
Develop guiding documents & scenarios
Develop a strategic plan
Measure results
Keep the best
Get rid of the rest
9. Impediments to Planning No clear purpose or focus for technology
Wide range of technology abilities
Hardware & software acquisition processes ill-defined
No centralized procedures for storing & cataloging technology
Limited staff development activities
Few programs focused on technology
10. Ethical Issues These issues may overshadow most other matters in the near future
Wall Street Journal Poll
43% attribute social & economic problems to decline in moral values
75% claim traditional values are weaker
The technology environment demands that we examine values
11. Examples To some students & others technology resources don’t seem real
One who would not read another’s mail may read another’s computer documents
Copying from the internet is not always seen in the same light as plagiarism A student who wouldn’t steal money directly may steal funds electronically
The creators of viruses create huge problems for many others
Is “cheating” on computer-based tests seen as serious?
12. Suggestions Engage students and teachers in discussions on ethical dilemmas
Get teachers and administrators to plan how they will handle breaches of ethics
Brainstorm on anticipated ethical issues
Plan where to include teaching on ethics in curriculum
Discuss why ethical considerations are of high priority
13. Uses of Technology in Teaching and Learning Technology as an aid (Manager of Instruction)
Teaching about technology (Technology as Object of Instruction)
Empowering with technology (Technology as a Medium for Instruction)
14. Technology as an empowerment Tool (Medium) Aids in shifting teaching model from:
Sage on stage to
Guide on side
Students become empowered as self-directed, motivated achievers
Traditional subjects are taught in new and exciting ways
Exemplary teachers employ research based instructional methods (see presentation: Technology Effectiveness)
Technology can be used in ways consistent with the Effective Schools movement
15. Technology as Subject (Object) New vocational initiatives include
technology-education: learning about technology
Technology-preparation: learning how to use technology
Technology is now a major subject for study
Students must be skilled in technology to enter:
The world of work
Higher education
16. Technology as Aid (Manager)
17. Technology as Aid (Manager)
18. Safety and Security Set up safety standards
Protect users from hazards
Repetitive hand motions
Teach proper ergonomics
Display terminals.
Select and monitor equipment with an eye to safety Protect investment in technology
Ensure integrity of labs and networks
Minimize thefts and vandalism
19. Curriculum Curriculum integration and technology integration are intertwined
Integration demands interdisciplinary teams
Integrating technology into curriculum demands support
Parents
Colleagues
Budget
20. Minimize Barriers to Curriculum IntegrationFrom Bailey, Ross & Griffith, 1995 Distinguish between computer and learning technologies
Develop vision of technology use in teaching
Prepare & implement staff development program first
See curriculum as more than written word/text
Integrate technology in and out of classroom View integration from nontraditional curriculum leadership
Distinguish informational from basic literacy
Understand value of technology based resources in curriculum support
Empower students & teachers to take risks
21. Suggestions for Integration Identify relationship between technology and curriculum
Identify role and function of technology in curriculum development
Should technology:
support existing curriculum?
transform curriculum?
22. Positive Aspects of Staff Development Much is now known about role of technology in aiding and supporting learning
Role of administrator is documented as crucial in school improvement
Success stories in staff development are available
Contributions of educators trained in technology is documented
23. Difficulties in Staff Development Often use old models with new technology
Information regarding technology based models is just now emerging
Development for technology at times does not use technology in staff training
Role of administrator as technology leader not specifically known
24. Creating Staff Development Programs Modified from Bailey & Lumley, 1997 Prepare for change
Plan technology staff development program
Determine what kind of program fits within the framework of your educational structure
Identify your audience
Implement the program
Institutionalize the program
25. Basic Issues in Infrastructure Using technology in existing facilities?
Building new facilities to accommodate technology?
Must involve architects
Give attention to;
space, lighting, security, wiring, cabling, security, acoustics, etc.
26. Discussion QuestionsRe Infrastructure Why are physical facilities question critical in seeing the total picture?
What must leaders understand about infrastructure?
What unique characteristics of infrastructure pertain to our environment?
What styles of learning do we want our structures to support?
27. Technical Support
28. Technical Support Questions What portion of support will we hire and/or contract for?
What is necessary for smooth operation?
What support issues have created problems for others?
How can you involve support experts in staff development?
29. Technology Leaders Need Technology Skills
Leaders should model technology use
People Skills
Must be able to work well with others in learning new technologies
Curriculum Skills
Integration understanding and skills are crucial
Staff-Development Skills
Recognize importance of training
Learning Leadership
Understand the big picture