Our class this week was held using gotomeeting.com. Now that we have had a few virtual classes, I have to say....I love them! Those of you who were there for the first one remember that I was just giddy...I was giggling each time I heard my own voice. How immature?! Now it has become less of a novelty for me and I was thrilled with how efficient I could be given the opportunity. The night of the class I had a student at school making up missed coursework, I cleaned out my file cabinet, and I was still able to be an engaged participant in the class. Nice.
Before class, we were to have read the article, "The Top 10 Great Things Technology Leaders Do". Here are some of the thoughts I had on how I believe I can implement these practices at PWHS in my department:
1. Raise the Bar. If I want my department to implement technology into their curriculum, I must be the one to teach them how to do it.
2. Set Goals. Make a list of the 5 most critical technology related skills our kids should have and include the instruction in our classes.
3. Never Ask Anyone To Do Something You Would Not Do. Help others with all tasks - not just the ones that I feel like doing.
4. Lead by Example. Be patient with both staff and students who are less knowledgeable about the basics of technology.
5. Create a Team. Figure out a way to more effectively use our media specialist to help my students.
6. Think Outside the Box. Create assignments that will challenge my students to think critically but that are broken into small chunks.
7. Empower. Take the time to teach others - and all will benefit.
8. Have Integrity. Model ethics and following the rules.
9. Treat People Better Than You Want To Be Treated. Share ideas and praise others for little successes and efforts at growth.
10. Have Fun. Engage all students by finding their niche using a type of technology.
Data, Data, Data. After reading through our blogs and discussion boards, there seems to be a common thread....we are gathering data - but the interpretation and relevant use of results is poorly done. Hmmmm.....solutions...where to start....???
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Hey,
I like the end comment on all the data data data. I guess when it comes to data I feel like a baseball manager. It seems to me that baseball managers have all the data (stats) at their finger tips but it really doesn't make any difference if the talent is not there or if the players don't execute the play on the field. I guess I feel similarly about our students. We can have all the data in the world but if we are not preparing them for whats out in the real world what good is any of it? Anyway, nice blog and see you in a couple weeks at the Highland House!!
True -- you still need the talent, however maybe the data can help us put the player in the best position to reach their potential (whatever that may be) - many good coaches are successful with less talent then others. Good thoughts and analogy.
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