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Technology Standards
Advanced Technology for School Administrators
September 21, 2008
Responses for Technology Standards for Administrators, Teachers, and Students
1. Should the new administrator standards parallel the new teacher standards?
Yes. The administrator standards should parallel the teacher standards. Administrators should be proficient or at least an understanding of technology and technology concepts utilized in their schools. They should be able to do what is required of the teachers. I feel that administrators should, “Practice what they Preach”.
2. Are there additional standards to which administrators should be held?
Based my review of the current standards, I feel that the six standards cover the areas in which administrator will interact with technology.
3. What is your overall reaction to the current administrator standards?
Overall, I think that the administrator technology standards are acceptable. Under each goal or objective in the standards, there are specific tasks that the administrator should perform.
a. Leadership and Vision ----It is important that the administrator involve the staff in decisions about integrating technology. If the staff provides input or feel they have equal ownership, they will be cooperative and more receptive to carry out the vision or technology plan.
b. Learning and Teaching---The administrator should make sure the curriculum, instructional strategies and the environment in the classroom appropriate to ensure that the students are learning and their technology needs are met.
c. Productivity and Professional Practice---Lifelong learning is very important. Administrators need to keep up with the current trends and know how to apply the trends in education. If we are going to require our teachers to use technology, then we need to use it. (communication and a means for professional development)
d. Support, Management, and Operations---When technology plans are implemented, they should be monitored and the administrator should make sure that the new technology works what they currently have in place. Technology used for daily operations for financial and human resources. Technology incorporated into daily operations, can increase efficiency and productivity.
e. Assessment and Evaluation--- Technology is a valuable resource evaluating and assess testing as well as analyzing data.
f. Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues---Administrators should be aware of issues relating to the use of technology and they should model the proper way to use it. Additionally, the administrator should protect themselves, teachers, and the student in regards to safety, security, and the laws (ex. copyright laws) relating to the use of technology.
All of the standards are part of administrators’ duties.
Amiee Richardson
September 21, 2008
Responses for Technology Standards for Administrators, Teachers, and Students
1. Should the new administrator standards parallel the new teacher standards?
Yes. The administrator standards should parallel the teacher standards. Administrators should be proficient or at least an understanding of technology and technology concepts utilized in their schools. They should be able to do what is required of the teachers. I feel that administrators should, “Practice what they Preach”.
2. Are there additional standards to which administrators should be held?
Based my review of the current standards, I feel that the six standards cover the areas in which administrator will interact with technology.
3. What is your overall reaction to the current administrator standards?
Overall, I think that the administrator technology standards are acceptable. Under each goal or objective in the standards, there are specific tasks that the administrator should perform.
a. Leadership and Vision ----It is important that the administrator involve the staff in decisions about integrating technology. If the staff provides input or feel they have equal ownership, they will be cooperative and more receptive to carry out the vision or technology plan.
b. Learning and Teaching---The administrator should make sure the curriculum, instructional strategies and the environment in the classroom appropriate to ensure that the students are learning and their technology needs are met.
c. Productivity and Professional Practice---Lifelong learning is very important. Administrators need to keep up with the current trends and know how to apply the trends in education. If we are going to require our teachers to use technology, then we need to use it. (communication and a means for professional development)
d. Support, Management, and Operations---When technology plans are implemented, they should be monitored and the administrator should make sure that the new technology works what they currently have in place. Technology used for daily operations for financial and human resources. Technology incorporated into daily operations, can increase efficiency and productivity.
e. Assessment and Evaluation--- Technology is a valuable resource evaluating and assess testing as well as analyzing data.
f. Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues---Administrators should be aware of issues relating to the use of technology and they should model the proper way to use it. Additionally, the administrator should protect themselves, teachers, and the student in regards to safety, security, and the laws (ex. copyright laws) relating to the use of technology.
All of the standards are part of administrators’ duties.
Amiee Richardson
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