5
Considerations For Digital Age Leaders
In
the article, 5 Considerations For Digital
Ages Leaders, it is discussed that technology is ever changing and in hope
of being effective educators we must keep up with trends of the digital world. Through
the use of NETs five main areas of technology are targeted as necessary to
ensure the digital success of students. With so much of our world embedded in technology
we must also link students overall success to their technological abilities as
well.
One
area of consideration that I found relatable was the “Excellence in Professional
Practice”. As, a young educator I think
of myself as quite computer savvy and try incorporate as much technology as possible
each day. I find that using technology keeps
my students engaged in the content and makes teaching easier for me as well.
However, this is not the case in many classrooms in my school and across
American I am sure. In many rooms the
expensive Smart Board is left dark or covered by chart paper. The recent investment of laptops left off on
many days because no one takes the time to allow their students to use
them. Why do districts makes these
investments and allow them to go to waste? Better yet why do teachers allow
themselves to harbor technology they don’t feel they can adequately use?
Educators must ensure their own technological success before they can ensure
the same of their students.
The
article also mentioned the new computer-based standardized testing. This is a hot topic in many districts right
now and juggling test prep and “elective” such as computer lab is often an area
of discussion in many schools. Testing
and technology have been seen as two complete different entities for many
years, but in the future they will combine.
Students’ ability with technology will soon play a part their success on
standardized test. Educators must take
this into account when teaching their students and make technology a priority
in the near future.
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