Exploring Learning

In the latest module of my Masters in Education and Instructional Technology, we studied "Administration of Technology Initiatives: Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation". This involved us exploring how to research and write for grants, as well as design and plan at both classroom and school initiative level. As many schools are implementing technology into their curriculum, it is important that we think about the role that educators and technology integrators can play in successful technology use in the classroom. This following is my research into technology professionals conducted during the summer of 2016. I have since gained employment elsewhere and am no longer working at the school mentioned in this paper. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> Technology Professionals: The ‘Interview’ With the advent of technology becoming more prevalent in schools, many establishments...

In the latest module of my Masters in Education and Instructional Technology, we studied "Administration of Technology Initiatives: Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation". This involved us exploring how to research and write for grants, as well as design and plan at both classroom and school initiative level. As many schools are implementing technology into their curriculum, it is important that a thorough investigation take place in order to determine the true learning needs of the community. Below is an example of a hypothetical report; it demonstrates both the layout and the level of detail required to ascertain the needs of a particular classroom. The structure of the needs analysis includes a classroom description and a statement of academic need, which is crucial in being able to hone a helpful vision statement that supports tightly focused goals, objectives, and professional development requirements. Budgets for both training and equipment are outlined, along with a r...