The Journey

When I look at the journey thus far, I feel this project has really helped me understand the role of a technology director at a school. The first step in making the decision to go with iPads was not that difficult as they are probably the best tablets out there, but it is a matter of what that means for teachers and students. As Kilbane and Milman (2013) state, “High-quality tools are dependable and have high odds of working…” (p. 57).The decisions of platform and device are a lot harder to make than I thought. It really took me a while to get my head around the educational philosophies as I am really not getting the devices for one project.  

 

I am getting these devices and creating the framework as a way to change the way the school views projects. As Kilbane and Milman (2013) states our goal should be to make school “1. efficient, 2. effective, and/or 3. engaging for all learners” (p. 55). My excitement for the project comes from this view. If these devices and framework check all three of these boxes, I would be ecstatic.

The success will come from my strengths or my ability to collaborate with others to create meaningful projects for students that provide them the best way to succeed in the ways they learn. Following ADDIE or even SAMR are excellent ways to guide me and my team to the success we need - these push the job of technology specialist into instructional and learning leaders.

Kilbane, Clare R.; Milman, Natalie B. (2013-02-20). Teaching Models: Designing Instruction for 21st Century Learners (New 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Titles) (Page 57). Pearson. Kindle Edition.