The process for my technology plan has been challenging and eye-opening. It has been challenging and eye -opening because of the insight I am receiving from the team of teachers piloting the devices. It's always so interesting to hear the advantages/disadvantages of both devices and having professional dialogue on the process together. I'm learning a lot about the needs of students and teachers throughout this process as well. There have been some challenges based on grade-level needs, which is also another great thing to have because it opened new insights that the team hadn't been exposed to before. For example, the need to type in 1st grade as opposed to Kdg and what is more of a need, the different tools each grade-level uses and what they find most useful. Although these grade levels are close, they are very different. So it was great to meet with them and hear their thoughts. The more excited thing I think about my topic is the fact that it is actually happening in my buildings! I get to live the experience and reflect/write about it. I am excited because it allows me to work with teachers to better understand what our students need to be successful. The most positive aspect of this journey is when I hear teachers say they want to higher expectations of technology skills of their students. This will impact the pilot because it will allow teachers to see the extent of what they can do with their students. That is very positive to hear from my team. The Technology Specialist roles of Learning Specialist and Instructional Designer is to be a leader in making those decisions that will impact student learning. The biggest role I've had in this plan was providing professional development so that teachers are aware of all of the features of the devices and how to use them seamlessly in instruction.
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