What Technology Leaders Need to Know

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

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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