Goals for Google application into my school and personal life include:
a. Requiring teachers and staff to create gmail account and give the address to me
b. Utilizing blogs and Google Forms to allow for participation in shared decision making while concealing identity when desired.
c. Utilizing forms to update informations
d. Usage of Google Docs for transmission of lesson plansWhat steps will you need to take to implement your vision?
e. Utilizing Google Books to gain information for improvement in instruction.
f. Presently, I have a gmail account and utilize Google Books, Google Docs often. Google Books are an excellent source for gathering information on a variety of topics.
I did have some questions concerning copying and pasting from other sites to Google Docs, but I discovered that if I send the information as a gmail attachment I can opening in Google Docs and edit from there. I am not completely sure about managing the spread sheet associated with the form.
There are a few teachers on staff who utilize technology in their instruction. One teacher in particular has some familiarity with Google Docs and I believe she will help to implement the vision. One other teacher is also implementing web based applications for instructiion and is presently facilitating and supporting teachers as they practice the usage of particular applications. I will recruit them to help implement the vision.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
My Personal Vision for Increasing Technology Use through Google
My vision is to utilize Google application for collaboration among committees, submission of lesson plans, communication with staff concerning school activities, updating information and examining data and other information concerning student achievement as it relates to instruction. Eventually I would like to see the staff collaborate utilizing Google Docs to plan for instruction.
The apllications that I would initially use are Google Docs and Blogger. I also plan to teach teachers how to use them in the classroom. Google Docs is excellently for sumitting lesson plans. It makes it possible for me to comment on them and teachers can continue to update and modify as needed. I have attempted in the past to blog with other principals. I believe that as the mandate for collaboration in the district increases blogging will be a more acceptable means of communication among busy colleagues. Already, telephone calls are incovenient and often difficult to return in a timely manner. Presently, I find it easier to communicate via computer application. I believe it allows for more thoughtful communication due to the ability to edit thoughts before actually "speaking."
The major lesson that I have learned is that none of the applications can be utilized without the proper technology infrastructure. At the completion of the BCS district refresh, we should have an infrastructure that eliminates much of the frustration we experience presently with technology. I have also learned that sometimes the applications themselves experience problems but they are short lived. Continued practice brings about efficiency and proficiency. Getting others to "catch the fire" of using the applications may be difficult. For some it will require that some communications and collaborations be accepted only via computer technology while others be eased in.
The ISTE standard this visions aligns with is "engage in an ongoing process to develop, implement, and communicate technology-infused strategic plans aligned with a shared vision." This vision to encourage the usage of Google among my own staff and my colleagues to utilize the applications. Already I have begun to utilize the forms for staff members to update their demographics.
The apllications that I would initially use are Google Docs and Blogger. I also plan to teach teachers how to use them in the classroom. Google Docs is excellently for sumitting lesson plans. It makes it possible for me to comment on them and teachers can continue to update and modify as needed. I have attempted in the past to blog with other principals. I believe that as the mandate for collaboration in the district increases blogging will be a more acceptable means of communication among busy colleagues. Already, telephone calls are incovenient and often difficult to return in a timely manner. Presently, I find it easier to communicate via computer application. I believe it allows for more thoughtful communication due to the ability to edit thoughts before actually "speaking."
The major lesson that I have learned is that none of the applications can be utilized without the proper technology infrastructure. At the completion of the BCS district refresh, we should have an infrastructure that eliminates much of the frustration we experience presently with technology. I have also learned that sometimes the applications themselves experience problems but they are short lived. Continued practice brings about efficiency and proficiency. Getting others to "catch the fire" of using the applications may be difficult. For some it will require that some communications and collaborations be accepted only via computer technology while others be eased in.
The ISTE standard this visions aligns with is "engage in an ongoing process to develop, implement, and communicate technology-infused strategic plans aligned with a shared vision." This vision to encourage the usage of Google among my own staff and my colleagues to utilize the applications. Already I have begun to utilize the forms for staff members to update their demographics.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Are We Really Dedicated to Educate All Children
Are we determined in the U.S. to educate all children or are we simply still devising ways to categorize and elevate those we believe will "enhance society?" How can we better provide equitable education for ALL children?
Using Technology
I'm wondering why is it that so many teachers are not utilizing technology more in the classroom. What can I do as a school leader to encourage and support teacher efforts to increase the use of technology in the classroom.
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