Tech Specialists Have Many Hats!!

Hats off to Tech Specialists!

Hi everyone! I am so close to completing my technology specialist!
Throughout this journey I have realized all the hats a technology leader wears and responsibilities they pertain to!
Being a change agent for a school (not to mention district) means you are ensuring change, but also ensuring educators know how to use it!
This is a problem many classrooms face.
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Many districts pose and want change, yet do not educate teachers as to how to implement or differentiate it in their classroom!
This is something I find very important as a technology leader to be aware of.
I would want everyone to be open with me and want my assistance when needed.
This would ensure everyone is working to their best potential and open to new changes occurring around school and in their classrooms.

The most challenging aspect of being a technology leader would have to be time!
At times there are only 1-2 technology specialists for a district meaning, they are responsible for monitoring many schools and communicating with dozens of teachers!!
For this course, I will be implementing a creation station for my school’s library.
Throughout this process, I have found nothing but support from my staff at my school!
Many of the teachers are pro technology and love the idea of implementing a creation station (also known as makerspace) for our library.
As far as implementing, I am still in the process of creating a clear presentation to present at the next staff meeting.
Here, many teachers will be exposed to the technology students will be using as well as be aware as to how this will benefit their students.
I hope this plan will spark more ideas and creations for our makerspace.
I am so excited to show and roll out the details!
Stay tuned for more updates!!!


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