In order to prepare students for their future we must create technology literate students who are able to utilize technology productively in their daily lives. In order to do that my job is to support the staff in their use of technology by:
Providing Professional development
Lead professional development for faculty, staff and administration
1. Just in time
2. 1-1
3. Small group
4. Monthly workshops
5. Bring in and facilitate the presence of outside voices
Being a Life Long Learner
1. Practice what I preach, be the model for technology usage.
2. Continue to take classes, attend workshops, conferences, meet with colleagues, skype with experts in the field
3. Be an avid reader of educational blogs, wikis, listserves, twitter, podcasts, professional journals
4. Stay abreast of technology AND education trends and how they relate to student learning
Personal Learning Network
1. Create, actively grow and nurture my own PLN- local as well as global
2. Be a part of a personal learning network for others- (you get out of it what you put in it)
Model 21st Century Skills
1. Communicate and Connect with other educators (local and global) in order to Collaborate
2. Take active steps to make connections for teachers and students around the state/world to open the classroom walls
3. Write, reflect, and grow on my own professional or school blog
4. Share resources on my blog and/or wiki
5. Create new opportunities for myself, my colleagues and my students
6. Be flexible