VIII.+Leadership+and+Vision

=TF-VIII. Leadership and Vision= Educational technology facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision. Educational technology facilitators:

A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates: 1. discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology.

B. Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. Candidates:
 * 1) discuss the history of technology use in schools.

C. Apply effective group process skills. Candidates:
 * 1) discuss the rationale for forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting.

D. Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. Candidates:
 * 1) participate in cooperative group processes and identify the processes that were effective.
 * 2) conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.
 * 3) identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in a school environment.
 * 4) describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards.
 * 5) discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan.
 * 6) discuss the elements of and strategies for developing a technology strategic plan.
 * 7) examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management.

E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. Candidates:
 * 1) examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings.


 * To meet this standard, teacher facilitators must posses leadership qualities to ensure the successful implementation of technology.**


 * Ideas for Implementing the Standard:

1. Indicator A** **2. Indicator B** **4. Indicator D**
 * **have strong knowledge in the area of learning**
 * **Be familiar with best practices**
 * **Know how to manage change--implementing a new technology-related vision can cause a ripple effect of changes throughout a school system**
 * 3. Indicator C**
 * **Must ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard**
 * **encourage diversity and unify**
 * **The tech plan might be the most important step!**
 * 5. Indicator E**
 * **Participate in practical application of the standards in order to become a better TF (in all areas of the standards)**

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 * Resources: **
 * ** Guides technology facilitators through the technology planning process. **

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 * ** This site is a searchable database to help technology facilitators find resources. **