TECHNOLOGY VISION 1

Vision for Technology

Amber Genzink
Kennesaw State University


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Vision Statement
Technology will be consistently integrated into all content areas to create engaging and
authentic learning experiences for students. Teachers will facilitate the use of technology to assist
students of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds in meeting content area and technology standards
through technology embedded higher order thinking learning activities. Students will take advantage of
the variety of technologies available inside and outside of the classroom to take ownership of their
learning. The school administration will collaborate with the staff to create an environment conducive
for the effective use of technology to enrich students education. Teachers, parents, community
members, and the school district will collaborate to create meaningful learning experiences for students
through the use of technology. Finally, the school district and school administration will work with
schools to train staff and provide necessary technology tools and support to ensure equitable
technology access to all students.
Administrators and The Technology Coachs Role
The administration will collaborate with the Technology Coach to create the essential conditions
for effectively leveraging technology for learning (ISTE, 2014). These conditions will begin with creating
a shared vision for technology, empowering technology leaders at every level, and developing a strategic
plan. The administration and Technology Coach will provide opportunities for ongoing professional
development about effective and meaningful uses of technology. During these professional learning
sessions, the administration and Technology Coach will allow all teachers and staff are have time to
express opinions, concerns, and questions related to technology use to ensure all team members feel
valued in the technology integration process (Creighton, 2003). Throughout the school year, these
leaders will continue to promote student-centered learning through training and allocation of resources
to provide equitable access, technology support, and innovative learning opportunities for students
(LaBelle Elementary School: School Improvement Plan 2013-2014, 2013).
Teachers Role
Teachers will integrate a variety of technologies into their daily instruction to create meaningful
and authentic learning experiences for their students (ISTE, 2014). To accomplish this, teachers will
make use of school iPads, computer carts, iPods, ActivBoards, and the Technology Lab. Since the
teacher is the person best equipped with the knowledge of students interests, strengths, and struggles
(NAEYC, 2009), they will be empowered to use that knowledge to create engaging learning opportunities
for their students. Teachers will follow the recommendations from the National Association for the
Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center (2012) to Select, use, integrate, and evaluate
technology and interactive media tools in intentional and developmentally appropriate ways. Teachers
will align technology enhanced learning to state and district content and technology standards and
ensure technology coexists with constructivist learning principles (Creighton, 2003).
Students Role
Students will use technology to think critically to solve real world, authentic problems (ISTE,
2014). Students will collaborate with their peers, local community, and global community to extend
their learning beyond their classroom walls to share their knowledge with others, gain knowledge from
outside experts, and create knowledge through inquiry (ISTE, 2014). Students will access school
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provided technology to extend their learning and seek ways to access technology outside of the
classroom setting to take ownership of their education and prepare for the college or career goal they
hope to attain. Students will model global citizenship through responsible communication,
collaboration, and uses of digital material.
Parents Role
Parents will support technology and education in their home by maintaining communication
with the school to better understand their childs learning through the use of technology. Parents will
provide their child access to their computers or Smart device for the purpose of further constructing
knowledge (ISTE, 2014) outside of the classroom walls. Parents will allow their child to complete
homework, conduct additional educational inquiry, and seek out educational support through online
resources.
Community Members Role
Community members will share their funds of knowledge about technology use in real world
situations. They will communicate both face-to-face and through the use of technology to serve as
experts in various content and technological areas. Community members will share insight about
technology funding sources and new technology tools that could enhance classroom instruction.
Conclusion
Technology is becoming more readily available in our school systems today; however, it is not
yet used to its full potential. It is not enough to have technology resources in the hands of the teachers.
All stakeholders must work together to create the essential conditions for effective technology
integration to have a truly powerful impact on our students education (ISTE, 2014).

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References
Creighton, T. (2003). The principal as technology leader. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College. , & National
Association for the Education of Young Children, (2012). Technology and interactive media as
tools in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. NAEYC

International Society for Technology in Education (2012). Essential conditions: necessary conditions to
effectively leverage technology for learning. Retrieved from
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International Society for Technology in Education (2014). NETS for students. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/standards/standards-for-students.

International Society for Technology in Education (2014). NETS for teachers. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/standards/standards-for-teachers.

LaBelle Elementary School: School Improvement Plan 2013-2014. (2013). Marietta, GA: Cobb County
Schools.

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice
In early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. NAEYC