The vision for all Texas schools is that all Technology Application Standards be implemented into the classrooms. If all educators receive enough professional development and support from the local and state agencies, they will be able to implement the standards effectively, and all students can become successful problem solvers and life long learners. It is an ongoing process, but it is crucial for all students to be productive in the 21st century.
Students in today's society are so knowledgeable with technology because it consumes so much of their life. If we are going to produce successful students, then we are going to have to teach the way children learn best, and that is with technology. Since technology is an important part of students' lives, they need to be able to know that the information they are acquiring is valid and accurate. Distant Learning and on-line courses are becoming a part of students' education. This type of teaching can reach all diverse learners throughout Texas.
The process of integrating technology has to be totally supported from the leadership in the school district. Leaders set the tone on how teachers respond to technology usage. Collaboration between the leaders and teachers is ongoing planning and should always align with the Long Range Plan for technology. A school district has to provide high speed connections and provide an individual with training to ensure technology's reliability and availability for students to receive a quality education.
Reviewing the Long-Range Plan for Technology has given me some information on ways I can guide technology use and integrate it at my campus when I become an instructional leader. First, the vision has to be shared with everyone on the campus. If all staff members don't share the vision, then implementation will not be done in a successful manner. Before I ask the staff to implement any new strategy, I will make certain that they are trained efficiently with it. I will monitor data to determine if the resources and strategies are proving to be effective as I make technology decisions.
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It is true that a leader has to share the vision with faculty and staff members for it to be actualized. Effective leaders of the 21st century promote and support technology usage in the classroom. Additionally, they make sure that their staff members receive adequate professional development to successfully integrate TA TEKS in the classroom frequently. Moreover, we as educators have to realize that we must be as technology savvy as the 21st century learners. This means continuous professional learning.
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