Technology+Leader+and+Facilitator+Standard+VII

Under standard VII, technology leaders and facilitators must create procedures, policies, planning, and budgeting technology environments. Within this standard, technologists are responsible for configure software/computer/technology systems and related tools in a variety of instructional settings in line with a plan; use large scale storage devices and media to save and access information and resources; discuss the selection, installation and maintenance of wide area networks for the district; model software usage in the classroom and establishing administrative settings for productivity tools, information/communication tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction; use multiple methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries; use and apply troubleshooting and maintenance strategies for various hardware/software arrangements in a school setting; use network software packages to operate system network; work with technology support staff to maximize technology use by administrators, teachers, and students to improve learning; identify instructional software that meets learning goals and make purchase recommendations; discuss and utilize budgetary planning and management procedure guidelines related to educational computing and technology resources and facilities; talk and use procedures for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of technology infrastructure; utilize current research to cope with planning issues and computer-related technologies; put forth policies and procedures related to staging, scheduling, and security for managing technology in a school atmosphere; use distance and online learning; describe and identify specifications for technology purchases; and support technology professional development at the building and school level utilizing adult learning theory (Solomon, 2009).

Using the student response system to administer a test to students involved using technology to assess student learning needs in the classroom. This also provided a model to other teachers on how technology could be used in assessment.

Part of the duties of the Technology Committee is to discuss issues that the campus is having with implementing technology. We try to help teachers solve their technical issues, and when this is not possible, we refer it to a higher level of technical support.

The teacher technology survey allows us to know which of the purchased technologies the teachers are actually using. It also helps us know what technologies teachers are still struggling to master. This helps with budgetary planning, by helping the school prioritize professional development that is needed.