The middle school principal recently selected a couple of faculty members, myself included, to be part of the new technology committee. Our goal is to better integrate technology usage into the school. Currently, about half of middle school has brought in their BYOD forms and devices to use throughout the school day as teachers see fit. Fourth and fifth graders are slowly rolling into this inclusion. The school is looking for ways to purchase more technology for the school, but both middle school and elementary administration see BYOD as a step to extend the learning beyond textbooks or standard learning methods.
My role in this committee is that of the leader and planner in how to take it further. More specifically, I will have to figure out how to gain teachers' support in using technology. I think most teachers will welcome the opportunity bring in technology on a more frequent basis, it is fundamental that they are comfortable with using it themselves. For example, if science teachers want to use an app about the Earth, they will need to know what apps work for all kinds of devices, or examples of products they could create with the use of app. My personal goal is that I can encourage teachers to collaborate with me more frequently with their lessons. I would like to know more about what they're doing within the classroom so that when they come to me for help, I'll have a better idea of where to search for resources.
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