Standard 1.1 Shared Vision
Candidates facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision for the use of technology in teaching, learning, and
leadership.(PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a)
leadership.(PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a)
Artifact: Vision Paper ITEC 7410
Reflection: This artifact is directly related to element 1.1 because is spells out, in detail, how I will facilitate the development of a shared vision for technology use in my school. This in depth vision is backed up with research contained in the "References" section of the embedded document. The development of this vision is contained primarily in the section labeled "Rationale for Change." Essentially, I put forth a vision for technology use that is a bit different from my school's current reality. Implementation of my vision is spelled out in the "Vision for the Future" section of the paper. I proposed implementation of my vision based on the findings of Creighton and Moersch, two forward thinkers in the area of professional development for technology integration in the classroom.
Subsequent to my completion of ITEC 7410 in the fall of 2013 I was able to meet with some of the members of my school technology committee to begin to begin to facilitate the development of a school vision. I informed the members of this committee that I was working toward my Master's Degree in Instruction Technology. I mentioned that one of our assignments was to create a vision for technology use in our school. I shared the main points of my vision and how I might facilitate its implementation more effectively. I was able to relay my concerns about the underutilization of technology. I explained how technology is most effective when used to activate higher order thinking skills and not just "scavenger hunts." For the most part I was met with an overall positive response. Predictably, some people were in agreement and some seemed uninterested or unaffected by my vision. In an attempt to further persuade those in the room who would be considered resistors, I explained how I was using Wikispaces for a few of my classes and how this technology facilitated collaboration and 21st Century Skills. Efforts toward implementation are ongoing.
By engaging in the process of developing my own vision for technology use I was exposed to, and subsequently became familiar with, the research and best practices related to effective classroom technology integration. I have begun implementing some components of my vision and facilitating the implementation of technology in other teachers classroom as well. I've had the opportunity to lead professional development in my grade level to help teachers assess the effectiveness of their technology integration and to help them make strides toward using technology more effectively.
The results of my efforts are still ongoing, but my colleagues have expressed their gratitude as I not only shared my vision with them, but also took steps to implement the vision also.
Subsequent to my completion of ITEC 7410 in the fall of 2013 I was able to meet with some of the members of my school technology committee to begin to begin to facilitate the development of a school vision. I informed the members of this committee that I was working toward my Master's Degree in Instruction Technology. I mentioned that one of our assignments was to create a vision for technology use in our school. I shared the main points of my vision and how I might facilitate its implementation more effectively. I was able to relay my concerns about the underutilization of technology. I explained how technology is most effective when used to activate higher order thinking skills and not just "scavenger hunts." For the most part I was met with an overall positive response. Predictably, some people were in agreement and some seemed uninterested or unaffected by my vision. In an attempt to further persuade those in the room who would be considered resistors, I explained how I was using Wikispaces for a few of my classes and how this technology facilitated collaboration and 21st Century Skills. Efforts toward implementation are ongoing.
By engaging in the process of developing my own vision for technology use I was exposed to, and subsequently became familiar with, the research and best practices related to effective classroom technology integration. I have begun implementing some components of my vision and facilitating the implementation of technology in other teachers classroom as well. I've had the opportunity to lead professional development in my grade level to help teachers assess the effectiveness of their technology integration and to help them make strides toward using technology more effectively.
The results of my efforts are still ongoing, but my colleagues have expressed their gratitude as I not only shared my vision with them, but also took steps to implement the vision also.