Mission and Vision Statement

Background

As a Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, I work a lot with educators on integrating technology into their classrooms.  I am thrilled to be working at a school district that has recently decided to go 1:1.  I am excited by the challenge of taking an "innovation poor" (November, 2015) district and working to make it "technology rich" (November, 2015).

My Vision

I believe that all teachers should use technology in a “transformative” (Puentedura, 2012) way with their students daily.  Education should keep up with the technology standards of the workforce.  I also believe that optimal technology use in the classroom can increase student achievement.  My beliefs guide my vision of 21st Century teachers and students who use technology as a fulcrum to aid the learning process.  Technology in the classroom should be transparent, accessible, and supportive of academic goals (What is Successful Technology Integration?, 2007).

My Mission

I will work to provide stakeholders in my district with the goals, vision, and tools that will create a 21st Century learning environment.  As the responsibilities of teachers continues to evolve, I will help teachers obtain the “5 Essential Multimedia Skills Every Educator Must Master” as outlined by Dian Schaffhauser (2015).  These skills include: “Troubleshooting your own tech, embracing curiosity, capturing attention with video, juggling multiple display devices, and perfecting presentations” (Schaffhauser, 2015).  I also hope to make educators more confident and students more responsible with technology.

Resources

November, A. (2015, January 13). These 6 questions determine if you're technology rich, innovation poor. Retrieved from eSchool News: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2015/01/13/questions-innovation-303/2/

Puentedura, R. R. (2012, August 23). The SAMR Model: Background and Exemplars. Retrieved from http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/archives/2012/08/23/SAMR_BackgroundExemplars.pdf

Schaffhauser, D. (2015, January 20). 5 Essential Multimedia Skills Every Educator Must Master. Retrieved from The Journal: http://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/01/20/5-Essential-Multimedia-Skills-Every-Educator-Must-Master.aspx?Page=1

This Will Revolutionize Education (2014). [Motion Picture]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEmuEWjHr5c

What is Successful Technology Integration? (2007, November 5). Retrieved from Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-description