Long time, No Blog!

It has been far too long since my last blog! Much has happened that should have been written. This blog will serve as a reflection on my experience as a first-year Technology Coordinator.

Accomplishments:

• Advanced technology management skills through problem solving
• Learned more about network management
• Setup Google Doc files to track orders and equipment
• Became more Mac proficient (still learning!)
• Developed dual platform skills
• Learned more about tech integration needs for SpEd students
• Learned the value of having students plan projects on paper before beginning work
• Learned how time-consuming technology can be (my motto: Technology takes time!)
• More proficient at school website management
• Designing A/V Lab for school
• Prepared new computer lab for students to use (Management software & Deep Freeze are essential!)
• Wrote Parent Technology CUrriculum for school parent training
• Implemented EdTech strategies learned from Walden University Ph. D. program

Challenges to Overcome:

• Only served 3 classes last year, going school-wide for upcoming year
• Need time to train all staff in technology
• Need to develop better communication system for teachers
• Teacers do not use available software and technology for instruction
• Students are eager to learn but have interfering behaviors
• Need to develop a database for lessons
• Educational leadership requires additional technology training
• Need checks and balances to ensure that teachers are updating webpage

The list could continue but these are my present reflections. Overall, it was a good year of learning for me ( and the students and staff, I hope!). I did not accomplish as much as I had hoped and was not able to use as much knowledge as I have gained from my doctoral program. I plan to incorporate more strategies next year and use more web 2.0 tools for learning.