What kind of support would you need as an educator who may chose to want to incorporate multimedia into your classroom ?
(THIS IS CERTAINLY MY WISH LIST)
I need the technology!!!!
I need a computer lab where all computers are upgraded with the latest versions of the software I wish to use.
I need all students to have access to the network. All students must have signed acceptable use policies and be assigned passwords they can remember !
I need a full time tech support person working in the school who is accessible to help with technological issues as they arise.
I need the smart board that my school has had since September installed and sufficient professional development to be able to effectively use it in my classes.
What kinds of changes might be needed?
Administration must recognize the need for up to date technology in their schools and the frustrations that teachers are feeling with the inadequacy of the technology and the lack of support that we have to work with.
School board officials must recognize the need for ongoing professional development and not one shot in-services where teachers are overloaded with information and never given any time to practice and collaborate with colleagues to gain further insight into technology use.
Teachers need a voice, to articulate their concern, frustrations and accomplishments when it comes to technology and technology use.
What has already begun to change since you joined the profession?
There certainly has been advances in technology integration, and technology has been responsible for a shift from a teacher lead to a student lead constructivist classroom
How can you be a change agent?
Right now, I am advocating that technology be incorporated into our schools development model, new computers have been ordered, and we will be in-serviced on our smart board in early December
Cyndie
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