1. Should the new administrator standards parallel the new teachers standards?
The new administrative standards should be similar in structure. Both teachers and administrators have the same challenges of trying to motivate students as well as themselves to become more innovative thinkers in this new digital age. Professional development and self reflection is also an area that should be used for both teachers and administrators. In becoming future administrators we need to learn how to use new digital tools in the same manner as teachers. Administrators should be held accountable for learning new technology just as the new standards for teachers hold them accountable.
2. Are there additional standards to which administrators should be held? I believe the revised version of the new administrative standards should add words like, digital tools, virtual environments and global and digital society. We have moved into a new age of virtual interaction that will assist us in becoming familiar with new technology as well as other countries. As future administrators we have to stay up to date with current trends. This will assist us in choosing what digital tools are best for our classrooms. Choosing the right technology is very important and should not be taken lightly. The money spent for new technology should benefit the school as a whole.
3. What is your overall reaction to the new administrative standards. The current administrative standards contain many great points. However, like technology six years ago things have changed. The revised standards should fit closely with the new teaching standards. The digital age has become more global and the current administrative standards do not address this issue very well. The current administrative standards also don't talk abouts the parent's and community's role in the new age of technology. As future administrators we need to find ways to make training available to more parents and community leaders. Parents are more likely to have an appreciation of new digital tools if they know how to use them. Community leaders are also more likely to provide funding if they have an idea of where there money is going. After looking at all the standards I realized we have a lot of work to do as administrators. As a physical education teacher I was not afforded the same opportunities as classroom teachers to receive training on new digital tools. From this lack of training I found myself learning from others in my spare time. I feel administrators need to make sure that all teachers have the same chances to work with new technology. Administrators challenges of funding for new technology and funding for professional practice will play a big role in the overall success of the revised standards. These new standards for teachers, students, and administrators want be easy for anyone involved. However, in today's new digital and global society we have to "think outside the box." Failure is not an option.
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I particularyly like two ideas you gave. First, the idea of making training available to parents and community leaders. I am getting ready to implement parent education nights and to inform parents more about what their children are doing in class with technology is a great idea. Also, your shared comment that not all teachers receive the same chances to work with new technology is a great thing for all administrators to remember. Support and guidance is needed for all!
David,
The implementation of these standards will not be easy as you stated. Yes, they call for "out of the box" thinking and mentality. Although, I do believe that technology is overrated, we do live in a competitive society and we provide to our students what is necessary for them to remain on the cutting edge in education. We commit to stepping outside of our boxes.
You are right. Things have changed quite a bit in six years. Our students are a part of a global society. Because of this, teachers and administrators have to be more prepared than ever to provide both the tech resources and skills to our students today. Parents and community should have a huge role in increasing our students' technological savvy. As new administrators, it will be our job to help to bridge the digital divide that exists between teachers, students, parents, community and technology.
I agree that administrators and teachers must share the responsibility of motivating their students. You are absolutely right about admnistrators needing to be able to use the new digital tools in the same manner as our teachers. Ultimately, we are held accountable for the progress made in our schools in the area of technology.
Thank you for your admission of not being given the opportunity for tech staff development because of your subject matter. That's a shame and most definitely something for all of us to remember. Certainly you could have used something in your health classes? Hmmm.......thinking outside the box..........
I like the idea of providing training for the parents and community. It would be helpful for the people who are giving the money to understand how these technologies are used. We have to be globally competetive and 'think outside the box'.
I was an EC teacher. I recieved a great deal of reading, math, and special education training and professional developments; however, I did not get a lot of the technology training or materials. These kids needed the technology the most but often got the least. So, I agree that ALL teachers need to have the same opportunities to gain training.
I agree with the need for self assessment in regards to technology awareness. Another good idea might be for the staff to assess their impression of the administrator and vice-versa. Maybe call it a technology report card or something. It would be a good idea for each to know where the other's perception of them stood.
Kristin Said
I agree that with technology changing as drastically as it has and will be, the administrators need to be held to the same level as teachers.
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