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Technology Leadership Vision

My vision for educational technology leadership stems from my personal interest and learning as a child. I saw the power of computers and devices changing my generation, as we were introduced to computers in school as early as 2nd or 3rd grade. Having these as a staple item in my education growing up, I now see the purpose for technology in education. The tools have changed a lot though, and continue to change, however, it is important for educators to take these devices and integrate them into their daily classroom routine. I feel as though adequate professional development should be provided for teachers, young and old, to inform them of the latest trends and processes involving technology in education. This is the key to successful implementation of tools in the classroom. I also believe in shared experiences with teachers helping each other through the technology integration. This comes with videos, classes led by teachers, and workshops all aimed at making the implementation a more seamless process. I feel as though the students also play a large role in this, learning early digital citizenship and stepping up in technological areas where they are experts. None of this will be made possible without the buy in from the staff in the educational systems, so work must be done to show the benefits and increased relevance seen with adding devices to their classrooms. Research is slowly beginning to show effects of technology in the classroom but the long standing effects will not be seen until much later in our students' lives. Building the digital foundation for them is crucial though to seeing growth using new tools. We have known for years that all students learn differently, and the addition of technology does not change this. Even more so, as children are spending more time out of school being creative and "plugged in", we need to adjust the delivery and methods with which we instruct. This includes using new strategies, challenging children to think for themselves, and incorporating the tools they use daily into their education. It is important for teachers to understand and follow the [|ISTE NETS] for teachers, students, and administrators in order to effectively incorporate technology for our 21st Century learners.

I do think that this will change over time, as younger teachers who are well versed in technology replace older ones and the digital tools become more essential to a classroom's daily routines. It will take leaders

Here is a link to my dynamic media presentation: [|Prezi on Technology Vision]

Teacher Needs Assessment I conducted a needs assessment with teachers to find out what the concerns for technology are in a school setting and also the wishes for teacher regarding their professional development in the area of technology. Here is the link to the survey:  [|Needs Assessment Survey] Here is the link to the results:  [|Needs Assessment Survey Results] The survey and results allowed me to look at the needs in not just my building, but in others and determine what current teachers are seeking in the area of technology.

Grant Writing and Resources

The grant that I wrote asked for Chromebooks for instructional purposes as well as professional development with teachers. The devices are web based allowing for easy access, saved favorites, and user friendly platforms. I used several resources when finding support for my grant. Here is a list of some of them (though it is not a comprehensive list of all resources).

Resources supporting Use of Technology in Schools
 * Common Core State Standards. (2012). English Language Arts State Standards. Retrieved March 12, 2012 from: []


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Davis, Michelle. (2012). Are You Tech-Ready for the Common Core. Education Week. Retrieved March 12, 2012 from [|http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2012/10/17/01rea diness.h06.html]


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Gray, Lucinda., Lewis Laurie., & Thomas, Nina. (2010). Teacher's Use of Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2012 from Eric. []


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Lengel, James. (2012 Oct 4). Teaching with Technology: Education 3.0. Power to Learn. Retrieved March 12, 2012 from []


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Lengel, James. (2012 Oct 18). Teaching with Technology: A tablet for the common core. Power to Learn. Retrieved March 13, 2012 from: []

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Resources for transformational change and technolgoy leadership <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> (Provided from EDTL 6320 at BGSU) >
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|The Need for Systemic Transformational Change in School Districts]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Sir Ken Robison;Changing Education Paradigms]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Transformational Change]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">[|Critical Issue: Technology Leadership: Enhancing Positive Educational Change]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|Leading with Web 2.0 Tools]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">[|5 Trends in Education Technology Leadership]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">CITE Journal Article_Path to Teacher Leadership with Technology