Saturday, October 31, 2009
So Much To Learn
There was a time, not too very long ago, that I thought I knew a lot about computers, the Internet, and technology. I knew how to navigate the Internet, could handle most of the well-know Mircrosoft applications, and do a few little fancy tricks on the computer. How wrong I was! If I have learned anything during this class it is this: I have to make a commitment to keep learning and practicing with all types of technologies if I am going to do the best job I can as an educational leader. If there is something out there that will help me better perform my duties then I want to understand its capabilities and put it to use. If I let these opportunities slip by then I will be letting the faculty and the school down. And that, is something I promise to avoid.
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I can only agree. I remember several years ago teaching my staff how to use Powerpoint. Being the instructional leader, I was at the top of my game and appeared to be ahead of most teachers regarding technology. Today, as so many applications are available, I have definitely fallen behind. I can testify though, to the fact that administrators who are not tech-savvy are at a big disadvantage!
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Gary Ritchie
Just like professional sport stars must stay at the top of their game, educators and instructional leaders must do the same. We must never stop learning and growing. Our job is so complex and preparing students for a global economy is no easy task. We must reach beyond textbooks and delve into the technologies that make lessons come alive to students. These digital natives are crying out for us to use technology to make instruction more meaningful. We need to follow suit. By doing so, we are showing that learning is a continuous life long process. We must always practice what we preach.
ReplyDeleteI must say that there is a fine line that one must walk as an educator to balance professional excellence while maintaining a life outside of school. Technology is a wonderful tool - I love it, and try to use it as much as possible in my classroom. However, as someone very wise once told me - technology is only beneficial, if it benefits EVERYONE. It should enable you to create a classroom that is engaging and successful without adding so much to your workload as to render it unmanageable. Technology is wonderful, but it can be a bit of a black hole, so just be careful, and use it in good health! LOL! :o)
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