Technology+Standard+VII+Reflection



Technology Standard VII demonstrates the importance of establishing a technology infrastructure that will support a technology rich environment that will be used effectively in schools. The standard showed me the ins and outs of building a technology environment through procedures, policies, planning and budgeting. Prior to this course I was unaware to all of the logistics that go into implementing technology into schools. I learned that the common duties related to providing access to technology involves four stages. Planning, procurement, implementation, and maintenance/monitoring are a the parts of a cycle that must take place if effective access to technology is going to be provided. Realizing all the needs that need to be covered with operating costs sure does give me a whole new outlook on everything that should be considered before implementing certain technologies. My personal experience when implementing the standard and indicators into my field – based internship activities creating timelines helped me to strategically work on timeliness. I have not always been the best judge of time so using timelines helped me stay on track. Also providing user support can be a bit daunting when working with teachers. Some teachers want you to babysit them through every step and some don’t want your help even when they know they need it. Learning to deal with different personalities will be an ongoing learning process.
 * Reflections on Technology Facilitator Standard VII: Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments **
 * __Self –Assessment __**

My approach and strategies for implementing the standard and indicators played an important role in my field-based internship activities. I worked with our ITS and instructional specialist to help plan as well as establish procedures and budget to accomplish my goal. My strategies didn’t always work the first time and I found that I had to revisit my plan several times. My learning and interaction with colleagues through the discussion forum helped quite a bit. I did have two colleagues that I would touch base with via text and phone calls in order to make sure I was on the right track with the course requirements.
 * __Learn as a Learner __**

As far as my learning, I did learn that I had to work really hard on prioritizing to help meet requests based on instructional needs. My past interactions with colleagues will help me better collaborate in the future. I realized that being a team player takes the ability to work with professionals from all walks of life. I learned to learn from others strengths and as well as their mistakes. As lifelong learner, the issues that continue to challenge that I plan on exploring in the future is how budgets work and all the legalities that go along with it. I love to learn and explore and I know that this particular standard has a lot more to teach me. Williamson and Redish (2009) note that a lack of technology is still perceived as a common obstacle to implementing technology for instruction. So I plan on finding a way to provide for all of our technology needs.
 * __Lifelong Learning Skills __**

Citations Williamson, J. W., & Redish, T. R. (2009). //Iste's technology facilitation and leadership standards, what every k-12 leader should know and be able to do//. Eugene, OR: Intl Society for Technology in educ.