Technology+Facilitator+Standard+VII

I have been involved in the development of procedures and policies and a nonprofit, and I utilize those functions in managing my classroom. I have also led planning and budgeting activities at many levels, but this was a critical chapter for guiding me through the application of the performance standards covered in this chapter. I could envision myself making the mistakes that Williamson and Reddick (2009) cautioned the novice technology facilitator to avoid. in budgeting and planning technology for education. The chapter was informative and broadened my view, allowing me to anticipate the total cost of ownership for technology. Williamson and Reddish (2009) reveal the paradox of significant improvement in the ratio of students to computers and Internet access while educators continue to report that the lack of access as the reason that they do not use technology for instruction, In an emphasis on selecting the right technology, Williamson and Reddish (2009) citing Fraizer and Bailey, 2004 that teachers “do not have access to the technologies they want and need (p. 150). The authors also reveal a second explanation for the paradox stating “ineffective arrangement may be one of the most viable theories to explain why teachers still cite access as a barrier to integrating technology into learning” (p. 150). Another explanation offered by Williamson and Reddish (2009) is that construction time lines do not allow enough procurement time, therefore the technology is not in place at the launch of new programs. Finally Williamson and Reddish (2009) explain that all of the steps are necessary for teachers to be able to access technology.
 * Self-Assessment **

** Learning as a learner ** I learned from my reading that my understanding of procedures, policies, planning, and budgeting for technology was incomplete. Williamson & Reddish (2009) introduced key ideas about what new technology facilitators often misunderstand They enlarged my vision of these management issues and led me to see how they impact student learning. I discovered the hidden cost that must be addressed when budgeting. By meeting with the district technology committee during my internship, I saw firsthand how the committee predicts total cost of ownership of technology to include in the budget. I also witnessed how e-rate policies and procedures effect the planning and budgeting of technology. As a part of my internship, I arranged to be in the district technology committee meeting through personal contact with Mark Gabhar,t whom I met at a career and technology education meeting. for lab leaders. I also attended a district level T3 Grant meeting while shadowing our T3 Grant coordinator where I learned about the requirements of and arrangements for an independent auditor.

** Lifelong learning skills ** The most valuable thing that I learned was the need to consider total cost of ownership and create realistic planning time lines. Most things related to technology planning and budgeting are more complex than they seem, and technology facilitators must be more precise in both areas to avoid serious problems in the future. When projects are over the proposed budget or technology is not in place at launch it creates disappointment, frustration, and negative feelings about technology which may impede learning. As I consider policies, procedures, planning, and budgeting, I understand the importance of collaboration, and I know that the need to collaborate will never change. Communication with colleagues and experts in the field will allow the technology facilitator to be prepared for leading the collaborative process at the school, district, or higher The networks that I developed in my coursework provides connection with people who can make me more effective. Although I am familiar with assistive and adaptive technology, I need to learn more about the needs of students and the available technology for meeting those needs. I would also like to find better approaches to the copyright violation and plagiarism prolem that is so rampant among students.

** 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.