1.1 Shared Vision
Candidates facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision for the use of technology in teaching, learning, and leadership. (PSC 1.1/ISTE 1a)
Artifact: School Technology Vision
Reflection:
This artifact is a vision paper that reviews my vision for technology in education and my current school, and it provides support (through research) to bolster the vision. This vision was created in the fall of 2013 as an assignment for ITEC 7410, ‘Instructional Technology Leadership’. The document outlines current realities and various ways in which students, staff, administration, and other community members can, and should, be using technology. Furthermore, the need for technology integration is emphasized with current and reliable sources.
The significance of a shared and far-reaching vision, pertaining to technology in education, is established in Standard 1.1, Shared Vision. Standard 1.1 outlines expectations for the “development and implementation of a shared vision” for technology usage in three fields, “teaching, learning, and leadership.” For my vision, I researched current realities and supported uses of technology for support. Drawing from research, data, and forward thinking, I developed a vision for technology in education. My vision specifically establishes a vision for creating responsible world leaders through technology.
Creating my vision was a part of one of the first classes I took in the Instructional Technology Graduate Program. This course helped me to articulate my vision for technology in education. With a goal in mind, or a vision to help guide me, I have been better equipped to make decisions further on in the program in order to make strides toward my vision. Additionally, it has helped me understand the current reality of technology in education and establish the gap between where we are and where we want to be. Through the creation of this artifact, I learned that a student centered and research-based vision in technology is vital for schools and educational institutions to grow.
Visions are common in education, as they help the school make large systematic decisions. All decisions, ideally, are measured against the vision to see if it is in line with the ultimate goal of the school. My school has a mission; however, we did not have a vision for technology. With the creation of this vision, my school administrators adopted the framework and implemented it in order to make systematic decisions regarding technology. Technology has large potential to improve student growth and development, and with the inclusion of a collective technology development, students will most likely benefit as a result.
Reflection:
This artifact is a vision paper that reviews my vision for technology in education and my current school, and it provides support (through research) to bolster the vision. This vision was created in the fall of 2013 as an assignment for ITEC 7410, ‘Instructional Technology Leadership’. The document outlines current realities and various ways in which students, staff, administration, and other community members can, and should, be using technology. Furthermore, the need for technology integration is emphasized with current and reliable sources.
The significance of a shared and far-reaching vision, pertaining to technology in education, is established in Standard 1.1, Shared Vision. Standard 1.1 outlines expectations for the “development and implementation of a shared vision” for technology usage in three fields, “teaching, learning, and leadership.” For my vision, I researched current realities and supported uses of technology for support. Drawing from research, data, and forward thinking, I developed a vision for technology in education. My vision specifically establishes a vision for creating responsible world leaders through technology.
Creating my vision was a part of one of the first classes I took in the Instructional Technology Graduate Program. This course helped me to articulate my vision for technology in education. With a goal in mind, or a vision to help guide me, I have been better equipped to make decisions further on in the program in order to make strides toward my vision. Additionally, it has helped me understand the current reality of technology in education and establish the gap between where we are and where we want to be. Through the creation of this artifact, I learned that a student centered and research-based vision in technology is vital for schools and educational institutions to grow.
Visions are common in education, as they help the school make large systematic decisions. All decisions, ideally, are measured against the vision to see if it is in line with the ultimate goal of the school. My school has a mission; however, we did not have a vision for technology. With the creation of this vision, my school administrators adopted the framework and implemented it in order to make systematic decisions regarding technology. Technology has large potential to improve student growth and development, and with the inclusion of a collective technology development, students will most likely benefit as a result.