School Evaluation Survey
One thing that this particular unit taught me is that having a plan to procure technology (which our school does) is not the same as having a plan to implement that technology. The ad hoc way that we have gathered various devices and software means that no one really knows the big picture. Since our charter school has so many big goals around equity, using educational technology to bridge gaps, employing assessment more effectively and teaching technology itself, a comprehesive technology use plan would be extremely beneficial. As of yet, our technology "use plan" is vague at best. Our technology coordinator is leaving without a replacement, so this further muddies the pot. Teachers, however, have really stepped up to the plate in terms of finding ways to use technology in the classroom in order to help students succeed; this fact should drive our own plan.
Even though our school has technology that would count it among the most privileged world-wide, without a clear vision of how to use this technology, these resources are not being maximized. Without a designated adminstrator in charge of technology at our school, teachers must take on that role and collaborate with each other to shape a cohesive vision. So many of our categories came out as "island" level because of the patchwork implementation and the lack of communication. Hopefully, I can work towards being part of the solution.
School Evaluation
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