Reflections+TF-I

Reflections Technology Facilitators Standard I: Technology Operations and Concepts  TF - I: Technology Operations and Concepts. Educational Technology Facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. **TF - I.A.** Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE NETS*T ).
 * TF - I.B.** Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.

My task, as technology facilitator, is to ensure that my colleagues possess the fundamental understanding and skills needed to operate specific technologies and understand the concepts associated with technology use (Williamson and Redish, 2009). Many times teachers are intimidate by new technology. I must ensure that educators can integrate technology. Researcher speculate that teachers at schools with the highest-need students lack technology proficiency (Williamson and Redish, 2009). Our campus could be a case-study because we do have high-needs students and teachers who lack technology proficiency. Training must be just in time for many of our older educators. Many do not want to learn anything that has a large learning curve. They have no problems with simple, non-technical tasks like inputting grades or typing letters or papers. They need to know who they can integrate technology in their lessons. They also need the training methods that include modeling the use of the technology. This will help retain and make the training more relevant. The performance indicators are included in Standard I,Technology Operations and Concepts, ensures that schools have skilled personnel.

Future questions: How can I help teachers create electronic portfolios? How will I be able to provide high quality support and modeling if I teach a full load of classes?

Williamson, J. and Redish, T. 2009. ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards. International Society for Technology in Education. Eugene, OR.