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A Second Look at the Nature of Technology in the Classroom
Trust between teachers and technologists.
The technologists were technically competent; as important, they respected
teacher priorities. They understood that technology is first about
instruction, not about bits and bytes.
Appropriate professional development.
Professional development was well planned and delivered.
Commitment to standards-based instruction.
Teachers at each school were beginning to understand it and appreciate its
benefits.
The right software. Important as it is, this comes last. If the first four characteristics don't exist, the software choice will be inconsequential. But at each school the programs were selected with specific, focused goals in mind and the equipment, trust, professional development, and commitment were in place.
These, I believe, are the solid bedrock upon which successful technology initiatives can be built in this standards-based era. Do you agree? How d'es your school or district measure up against them? Please let me know by e-mailing me at wdpflaum@ix.netcom.com.
Bill Pflaum is a writer, editor, and speaker from Dayton, OH.
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"A Second Look at the Nature of Technology in the Classroom," T.H.E. Journal, 8/1/2005, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17375
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