Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Technology Standards for Administrators, Teachers and Students
1. I feel the new administrator standards should parallel the new teacher standards.
As stated in the readings, "the administrators must be able to identify, use, evaluate, and
promote appropriate technologies to support instruction and to accomplish high levels of
student achievement." Therefore; it would be virtually impossible to evaluate
performances effectively if one does not have enough knowledge in each area of technology used.
2. I really don't think there are any additional standards to which administrators should be
held. The standards put in place in 2002, in my opinion, covers all grounds in the area of
supervising technology instruction to ensure the success of our students. However; I can't wait until June 2009 when the newly revised version posts. Technology experts obviously think different and since I am more of an immigrant than native of technology, I'm sure there is something I am overlooking that can truly raise our administrators success level. Technology improves every minute of the day and after all, 2002 was six years ago.
3. My overall reaction to the current administrator standards is whomever involved in writing
these standards did a great job in assuring all grounds were covered when administrating
instruction in our schools. They truly had the success of our students technology mastery
skills in their best interest. But not only was this standard written to ensure the best instruc-
tion possible, but also to increase the productivity of the administrator. That is why I say
again, the new administrative standards should parallel the new teacher's standard. How
can an administrator expect performance at a certain level if he/she cannot identify the
the areas of concentration with ease and understanding along the way?
As stated in the readings, "the administrators must be able to identify, use, evaluate, and
promote appropriate technologies to support instruction and to accomplish high levels of
student achievement." Therefore; it would be virtually impossible to evaluate
performances effectively if one does not have enough knowledge in each area of technology used.
2. I really don't think there are any additional standards to which administrators should be
held. The standards put in place in 2002, in my opinion, covers all grounds in the area of
supervising technology instruction to ensure the success of our students. However; I can't wait until June 2009 when the newly revised version posts. Technology experts obviously think different and since I am more of an immigrant than native of technology, I'm sure there is something I am overlooking that can truly raise our administrators success level. Technology improves every minute of the day and after all, 2002 was six years ago.
3. My overall reaction to the current administrator standards is whomever involved in writing
these standards did a great job in assuring all grounds were covered when administrating
instruction in our schools. They truly had the success of our students technology mastery
skills in their best interest. But not only was this standard written to ensure the best instruc-
tion possible, but also to increase the productivity of the administrator. That is why I say
again, the new administrative standards should parallel the new teacher's standard. How
can an administrator expect performance at a certain level if he/she cannot identify the
the areas of concentration with ease and understanding along the way?
Monday, September 8, 2008
News Alert on digital resources for teachers
Here is some information received from one of our senior administrators on a digital topic. We received a News Alert from UNC -TV RTP about the 1500 free digital resources that supplements your teaching and support state and national standards. It seems like a bit of a coincidence I would receive such great information on teaching our students through technology and at the same time following the State and National Standards. Just last week I posted a message on blackboard about immigrant teachers feeling so confident with their method of teaching because they may have had a very high success rate with their test scores. Now I receive an article from my workplace about a news alert stating very similar scenarios about intergrating technology even in the classrooms of the immigrant teachers. It's a site I thought I would share with the graduate class because not only is it free, but it has excellent resources. Some of you may already be aware of this site. It is the Teachers Domain Update Site. It has teachers domain video and audio segments, discussion questions and lesson plans put together as a great way of integrating technology in the classroom and engaging students in learning. The expanded content as well as all three editions are now available at http://www.teachersdomain.org . It's FREE! Teachers Domain is a Pathways Project of the National Science Digital Library.
Folks, I explored this site. I could not believe the tremendous amount of material available to educators on this site. It even has a College Faculty and Students and Teachers' Domain College Edition. I explored the History and Impact of Technology portion. It has videos you can watch to receive knowledge on integrating technology in every subject area within the State and National Standards.
I'm sure you can tell how excited I was when visiting the domain. You will love it! Visit and enjoy!
The following quote at the end of the site is so true. It stated, "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn -- ----Alvin Toffler
Folks, I explored this site. I could not believe the tremendous amount of material available to educators on this site. It even has a College Faculty and Students and Teachers' Domain College Edition. I explored the History and Impact of Technology portion. It has videos you can watch to receive knowledge on integrating technology in every subject area within the State and National Standards.
I'm sure you can tell how excited I was when visiting the domain. You will love it! Visit and enjoy!
The following quote at the end of the site is so true. It stated, "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn -- ----Alvin Toffler
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Welcome
I know you are wondering what in the world or who in the world is a Learner's Permit Tech Lady. Well since I'm new in the digital technology world I feel like a child who has just gotten her learner's permit. Once I feel comfortable with blogging I will have a full provisional driver's license. So bare with me world and get ready for a ride with a new driver.
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