November 12, 2008

I'm back. I know that it is a scary thought, but I am back. My job has been changed to a secondary technology integrator; it is a full-time position. The powers approached me in August about making the position permanent, and I jumped at the chance. I feel that it is very important to have a person who is able to assist teachers and students with technology and not just technology for technology's sake. It has to be viable and legerdemainical; otherwise, one will get caught in a trap of entertaining or busy work....a la...ad nauseum worksheets. I have begun meeting with my second year teachers to find out what they need, and tailor the ideas for them. I feel one of my biggest roles will be to coach the teachers into using and knowing the software and the new OS. The powers continually introduce new concepts and do not spend the time teaching the one who use it and need to integrate it into their teaching. This policy is contrary to all teaching strategies. One must prepare all students for new concepts; this will smooth the transition and help the learning curve. I know that I will be bucking a lot of people, but I feel it is worth it. This will bring about less stress and help the educational process from top to bottom. I will be giving updates from day to day and talk about the good, the bad, and of course me, the ugly. It feels good to be blogging again, and I will keep it entirely with CFF and technology and education. Till tomorrow..........flick