Vision
In today’s society technology is more prominent than ever. We begin teaching children at a very early age how to use technology. Their acquisition of technological skills begins from the time they can hold and maneuver technology. Our children have access to desktops, laptops, iPad’s, cell phones, iPod’s, and the list goes on. Most children enter school proficient in the use of some form of technology. Educators must use this knowledge to actively engage learners and to enhance their knowledge of technology by teaching students proper and safe use while incorporating high order thinking skills. We must teach them in new and “updated” ways. According to (Creighton, 2003) we must integrate technology in a way that increases students’ learning in all subject areas, in addition to becoming technologically competent.
So, as an educator/technology coach what is my role? What do I envision technology looking like as I teach students and teachers how to effectively use technology? First and foremost I see my role in the education and training of technology as a facilitator and guide. As an educator/technology coach it is my job to teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology while integrating national technology standards and 21st century learning skills.
My vision for students is to be engaged learners who have equitable access for acquiring and applying national technology standards and 21st century skills leading all students to be productive lifelong learners.
The 21st century skills identified by Partnership for 21st Century skills (P21) that students need to acquire includes:
While I know my vision mostly relates to students, as a technology coach, I strive to collaborate with other educators and stakeholders to develop a shared vision and technology plan, to recognize needs, and recommend research-based strategies. My vision for educators includes teachers who are educated and trained in national technology standards, educators who use effective standards-based learner centered strategies to educate and train students in high order thinking skills, and educators who daily effectively integrate technology into standards-based technology driven curriculum.
References:
Creighton, T. (2003). The Principal as Technology Leader. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.
International Society for Technology in Education. (2009a). ISTE Standards. Retrieved from ISTE Standards: http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards
Partnership for 21st century learning. (2015). Framework for 21st Century Learning. Retrieved from P2:Partnerhsip for 21st Century Learning: http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework
So, as an educator/technology coach what is my role? What do I envision technology looking like as I teach students and teachers how to effectively use technology? First and foremost I see my role in the education and training of technology as a facilitator and guide. As an educator/technology coach it is my job to teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology while integrating national technology standards and 21st century learning skills.
My vision for students is to be engaged learners who have equitable access for acquiring and applying national technology standards and 21st century skills leading all students to be productive lifelong learners.
The 21st century skills identified by Partnership for 21st Century skills (P21) that students need to acquire includes:
- Mastery of key subjects and 21st century themes
- Global Awareness
- Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
- Civic Literacy
- Health Literacy
- Environmental Literacy
- Learning and Innovation Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication and Collaboration
- Information, Media and Technology Skills
- Information Literacy
- Media Literacy
- ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
- Life and Career Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Initiative and Self-Direction
- Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Productivity and Accountability
- Leadership and Responsibility
While I know my vision mostly relates to students, as a technology coach, I strive to collaborate with other educators and stakeholders to develop a shared vision and technology plan, to recognize needs, and recommend research-based strategies. My vision for educators includes teachers who are educated and trained in national technology standards, educators who use effective standards-based learner centered strategies to educate and train students in high order thinking skills, and educators who daily effectively integrate technology into standards-based technology driven curriculum.
References:
Creighton, T. (2003). The Principal as Technology Leader. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.
International Society for Technology in Education. (2009a). ISTE Standards. Retrieved from ISTE Standards: http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards
Partnership for 21st century learning. (2015). Framework for 21st Century Learning. Retrieved from P2:Partnerhsip for 21st Century Learning: http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework