The responsibilities of administrators are to support their staff in integrating new technology in order to achieve new levels of productivity and achievement. A new technology plan is needed to decide if integrating technology into the system will be beneficial for the curriculum. The administrators must share this vision with other educators, parents, member of the community, and especially business leaders. Technology will enhance the learning ability of the student and boost the teacher’s morale (November, 1998).
In order for the teacher to feel that they are not being left out, the administrators should conduct training for the faculty so that they can learn the system before implemented it into the classroom. Staff development will help teachers become comfortable and proficient and give them the opportunity to acquire ways to use the technology in the classroom. Each teacher will individually evaluate strategies to meet goals in the plan (November, 1998).
Teachers are happy when their student master the technology skills but the administrators need to show the teacher that they are important too by helping to boost their morale. Teachers are motivated when they are recognized for their accomplishment, advancement, development, and financial rewards. It is the responsibility of the administrators to make sure that all teachers have enough schedule time for each class to have access to the computers; teachers should have enough time to prepare lesson plans for computer learning, and above all, have enough computers for the classes (Baylor, Ritchie, 2002, p 7).
The school cultures for many years have stayed the same, but as the school system reforms, the culture must change. The norms will change in order to coincide wit...
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A mission and vision statement is important in order for an educator to remain focused on what one will like to accomplish within the classroom. Without a mission and vision statement one will have a harder time accomplishing their personal goals as well as their goals for the students.
Technology is everywhere; in the home, office, restaurant and the classroom. As teachers, we need to begin to embrace this technology and apply it to our students’ lives. But this begins with the teacher’s attitude and according to Johnson,
Education is one of the largest researched and new idea driven businesses. Each year hundreds of thousands of school district implement plans that will help increase their student achievement. Pressure from both state and federal government as well as community members have forced school districts to constantly be striving for the best. Many different plans have been implemented by school districts, each one focusing on one aspect or another to increase overall student achievement. There is one plan however, that is one of the most sought out ideas by school districts: the implementation of 21st century technology. There is a growing need for understanding of 21st technology not just in the classroom but in the work place as well. Unfortunately, even with the push to get these ideas and technology into the classroom many school district, department, and teachers fail to implement these ideas correctly.
Classroom management issues are looked at from a variety of ways. In other words, regardless of what medium a teacher will use to manage a classroom, there are several main objectives that must be met. These objectives are outlined in an article written by Charles E. Backes and Iris C. Ellis called “The Secret of Classroom Management.” All of their ideas pivot around three central ideas: respect for the students, preparation, and a passion for education. For instance, a few of their tips are to “Pick your battles carefully,” “Fill each period with activity,” and “Care about the students,” (Backes and Ellis-2005). I plan on delving into each of these three main pivot points to discuss how they are applied, and how technology can be used throughout.
Technology is becoming more and more dominant in our society.Everyday upgrades are being made and new innovations are being discovered. Technology is all around us whether we want it to be or not: it is the vehicles we drive, it can be found in our homes, and can even be found in the grocery store.Every place we look there is some type of technology.I believe technology has had a major impact on our school systems and is still impacting it today.There are those who do not agree, though, that technology has impacted our schools.Eric Gormly writes, “In fact, many theorists point out the overall impact of technology on education has been quite small, manifesting little discernible change in the classroom.” [1]Yes, there are some schools that are not as advanced as others, but many of them do have a significant amount of technology in them.I find it fascinating that so much technology has been incorporated into our classrooms, but I believe that, even with all of the positive aspects that are associated with technology, there are some negative and even dangerous aspects that should be taken into account.I will be sharing some of the equipment that has been used in the schools, how both the students and the teachers use the equipment, and also the positive and negative effects that technology has had on our schools.
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Today, if you enter an average elementary classroom you might find a computer cart with twenty or thirty lap tops, all with hook-up to the internet. The teacher usually has either a desk top or lap top computer, sometimes both, for keeping track of important information. Technology has, in many ways, positively impacted the educational field. Michigan has made using technology a necessity. With help from the Freedom to Learn Program, improvements in classroom technology, and special programs used to assist educators, teachers become familiar with the new technology.
Being able to incorporate technology into the daily lesson plans offers the teacher an endless possibility of communicating the subject through multiple modalities. Technology within the classroom can be seen through proximas, ELMO’s, DVD’s and websites that are incorporated to teach the students. Educators should be open to learning and incorporating the many opportunities technology brings to the classroom. Although technology has areas of strength and weaknesses, if learned and implemented creatively and efficiently students learning will be impacted greatly.
One problem when it comes to replacing traditional methods of education with technology based learning would be that transferring every single school to a technology based system would take a considerable amount of time, energy and training. Especially in todays economy, it does not seem realistic to supply every student in the United States with a laptop or tablet; also training every teacher how to utilize the technology would take a large amount of effort. However, a gradual move toward technology based learning methods is much more realistic, and has already begun. Many schools have already began utilizing laptops and iPads in everyday class; programs have been developed to help ease the switch from paper to technology; and a considerable amount of funding for educational technology already exists, thirty-five percent contributed by the federal government (Honey 76). Therefore; although the process of transferring schools to a technology based learning system would be difficult, the process would result in a...
The use of computers in school classrooms has evolved throughout the years, and has become revolutionary in changing the way we teach and learn. Our classrooms should no longer be confined to four walls and a few teachers who are considered to be experts in knowledge. Our classrooms need to keep up with a changing society and a new world that is dependent on technology. As students graduate, they need the technological skills needed to thrive in a world in which technology sets the pace. Society expects the school system to produce functional citizens who have the skills to gain profitable employment, and not be a drain on the system.
The education world has been greatly influenced by rapidly changing technology and the increasing availability of information. Schools have advanced by leaps and bounds when it comes to incorporating technology into the learning environment, however, many more advances need to be made. In all areas of the country, educators are trying to help students keep up with technology, but there are more changes that are essential for preparing the next generation for the future.
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Technology in education is a touchy subject in the United States. Many parents believe that technology will only hurt their child in future, while some believe that technology will help their child. Parents have to be open and must allow themselves, to see what is happening before they make their decision.