Module 9: Activity 6 - Models & Stages of Technology Change

Planning is excellent - it is definitely key to understanding this activity.

At my school I believe that we are in the Adaptation Stage which allows technology to becom thoroughly integrated into teaching patterns. This is when our teachers are most often excited about using technology to prepare and present information.  However, policies and leadership must set the stage so that adherence to what is being done is maintained.
 
Collaboration and mentoring are critical at this stage and is needed to guide the process along smoothly.  Individuals can become complacent at this stage and need little reminders of the big picture.
Leadership is key to ensuring that we remain focus on our achievable goals while we work through the other elements that can bring the process to a crawl.  These elements include the lack of stakeholders buy-in, infrastructural issues, financial issues and demotivated teachers.  
The process of implementation is slow so the vision needs to be shared and realized by all.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Module 8 Activity 2 - Learning in an ICT enabled classroom

The use of ICT can bring about significant changes in the quality of education being offered in schools. Come with me as we explore some of the pros and cons of an ICT enabled classroom. PROS: ICT can be used to improve the quality of education by facilitating the sharing of resources, expertise and advice. Higher quality lessons can be created through greater collaboration among teachers as they plan and prepare using available resources. The use of ICT tools during the lessons can serve as motivation for our students in the continuation of the learning experience after the regular school hours. The use of ICT provides more collaborative opportunities for students to share on assignments, whether inside or outside of school. ICT offers easier communication between parents and teachers. CONS: If there are no established policies that govern the use of ICT in the classroom, then “a piece meal” approach could result in confusion and even frustration among the staff and the students. The
Read more

Module 2A-4: activity 11 - Creating a Personal Learning Network

Creating a PLN has been a very engaging exercise for me. Knowing that I can communicate and collaborate with like minds across the world while integrating ICT in our teaching/learning environment makes me excited. I have created my PLN by using Classroom2.0 and have linked my Twitter, Facebook, Blog site and website in one location.   I started a discussion and have been very pleased with the interaction that it created and the lessons that I learned have been great.  I have invited friends to follow me on this exciting journey so that we can learn together.  I have also followed friends and persons whose links have interested me.  I encourage you to visit me at                                www.classroom20.com/profile/StarrieGreene   PLN's are great for sharing, learning and growing. 
Read more