Technology+Facilitator+Standard+II+Reflection

Technology Facilitator Standard II, Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences deals with a significant issue. Technology holds a lot of promise for students to // solve problems and create original products //(Williamson & Redish, 2009). The problem is that teachers may not // have the support to accomplish their tasks successfully //Technology Standard II //. //prepares technology facilitators to support teachers with these important tasks. In describing the current context Williamson and Redish report that teachers are not using technologywith research-based best practices. They conclude that // the data suggest a lack of balance and a virtual absence of technology-supported instructional strategies most likely to support student understanding, retention, and transfer of knowledge. //   Williams and Redish cite the complexity of planning and designing lessons in world where expectations are constantly changing. Integration of technology adds to that complexity. The effective technology facilitator must understand the process of change and be an agent of change. The authors provide a list of things that technology facilitators can do to assist teachers. The list is specific and will guide technology facilitators in using technology in effective ways. The facilitator can model best practice. Technology facilitators can help shift classrooms from teacher-centered to learner-centered instruction. Once again the authors provide an extensive and useful list of resources, scenarios, and a case study to help the aspiring technology facilitator meet the performance standards. Reference Williamson, J, & Redish, T. (2009). //Iste's technology facilitation and leadership standards: what every k-12 leader should know and be able to do//. Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education.