Technology+Leader+and+Faclitator+Standard+II+Reflection

Learning and designing learning environments and experiences is the focus of ISTE Technology Standard II. This standard has a slightly larger umbrella than Standard I, and I feel there is some overlap between them. Within this Standard, technologists are responsible for providing resources and giving feedback about technology use in the classroom; consulting with teachers as they design ways to teach computer and technology skills in the classroom; help teachers as they use technology to support the diverse learning needs of students; aid teachers in applying the latest research on technology education; support teachers' efforts to locate technological resources and evaluate them for appropriateness based on local standards; model integrating technology into specific content areas; allow teachers options in managing their technology resources within the learning context; provide a variety of methods for teachers to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support their implementation of the strategies; and further their efforts to apply the appropriate instructional theories for a technology based classroom (Williamson, 2009, p. 44).

The garnering of resources for classroom usage overlaps with Standard I in my mind. Along with the introduction of any new system, program, etc. there are new terms and a new interface to learn, so there always a need to return to the basics. I found resources for the language arts, science, and social studies department over the course of the year. I believe that the language arts department will be utilizing at least one of the resources next year.

One way I am examining technology resources for teachers, is by reviewing them in a website I created with the intention of helping my colleagues sort through the myriad of websites, programs, and books related to educational technology. I enjoy exploring all of the options available.

Sadly, since I'm not the actual educational technologist, I have not been able to explore more of the performance tasks this year. I will continue my efforts to work with my campus technologist to further my knowledge and help my fellow teachers.

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