Module 2 Overview
As I was reading the first two readings on our Model 2, I became aware that it is very important that educators understand the difference of using technology as an amplifier and actually using technology as part of the instruction and learning process. Our common uses of technology such as using a projector and powerpoint is just using technology to ampify the content already being taught. However if you give students a critical thinking question and ask them to research possible answers, evaluate the accuracy and reliability of those answers, and report their answers to your or the class - you are in fact incorporating technology into the instruction process.
International Society for Technology in Education
The importance of these standards are their focus of reforming education to a process where we are teaching the students how to think rather than how to memorize. By following the NETS standards we are asking our students to use higher order thinking skills to complete assignments and using instructional techniques that encourage and require these higher order thinking skills. Teachers considering leadership in the school need to understand these changes and encourage them to help better prepare our students for the work world they are about to enter.
National Board For Profession Teaching Standards
The National Board For Profession Teaching Standards has developed guidelines for the Teacher Leadership Certification based on feedback from principals and teachers with the idea of where education should go in the future. The purpose of this certification is to make teaching more credible as a profession rather than some job people fell into because they could pursue the on the wanted. Teaching is as important as being a doctor, to be anything you must be educated by a Teacher. NBTS Certification is a reform of education moving forward and a commitment to uphold the highest standards of learning and education.
West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards
I believe that all of the standards focus on the quality of the educator as being a leader in the classroom. And standards 4 and 5 focus on Teacher Leadership in the School and Community as well as development. Standard 1 focuses on the incorporation of technology into the curriculum.
Interview with Gayle Moller
As an new educator I have experienced some instances with leadership, but I am sure as I continue to teach I will have many more experiences to talk about. As a Business Teacher I have been working with the student organization DECA, this is a business club in our High School. I have taken on the internship to say, of becoming the DECA Adviser for next year. My administrators have been helpful in aiding in the development of the programing and providing the necessary materials and opportunities for the students. However, I would not say that the responsibility is shared or distributed evenly, rather as needed the administration will provide aid in the leadership process, but only when needed. I think that Moller is correct in the first of her reasons to promote teacher leadership (1) Teachers must be praised for taking on additional roles and the additional work they are willing to do for the educational system. (2) Teachers put forth more effort and time - therefore they should be compensated for their time and effort. I know that I am scheduled to spend my weekend supervising students at the state compensation, and I had to complete paper work so I can be reimbursed for my expenses. It is ridiculous that we are working our weekends and fighting to get our money back for traveling expenses - when we should in fact be compensated for the work that we are doing. (3) I believe that improving the educational environment to promote teacher leadership is crucial to the increasing of leaders in the school system.
Technology Integration Initiative
The focus of my Technology Integration Initiative will be the use of technology in the classroom and how to help educators differentiate between using technology as an amplifier and as an educational tool. I have created a survey for the faculty members at my school to take to provide me with data on this focus. To view the survey please click on the link labeled below. I have sent an email to my principal asking him to approve the survey and forward to all faculty members to complete. As communications have continued with administration the deadline for the Survey is March 9, 2012.
Link to Technology Survey being administered at my High School.
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