Visit section three of the Principal Connections CD-ROM,
"Foster the Environment." This section describes the
ACOT™ Continuum in greater detail. Review the characteristics
of each phase and look at the action steps to promote greater
integration of technology. Note how teacher and student actions
change through the stages, as well as how resources are used and
activities are structured.
- Insert and begin Principal Connections.
- From the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, select
the third icon, the apple icon.This will take you to the section
titled "You're the Leader."
- Select the folded pamphlet on the middle of the desk.
Listen to "A Teacher Speaks" in each stage. Can you picture a
colleague from your school or district who might have said something
similar? Perhaps you've said some of these things yourself. Reflect
on this section of the CD and assess your own integration characteristics.
Even if you are no longer in the classroom regularly, place yourself
on the integration continuum. Where do you fall within these
five stages?
Post a message to the discussion area that
indicates which of the five stages in each area you see yourself. Explain
why you see yourself in this stage. Remember, no one started at
the end of the continuum and finding yourself at the beginning
stages simply means you will be able to identify with and help
many of your colleagues. Remeber you may be in an early stage in one area and a
higher stage in other areas. Discuss the reasons this has occured in each area.
If you are in the Entry or Adoption stages, list some barriers
that may be preventing you from moving along the continuum. Perhaps
you just need more time and experience. Many colleagues on your
staff probably share the same feelings you have now. Being able
to identify these feelings and experiences will help you in your
own growth as well as in providing support for members of your
staff.
If you are in one of the later stages of the continuum, describe
some experiences that have helped promote this development. Were
there any key moments—"a-ha" moments—that were significant
in your development. How might you identify this for others? How
could you provide an environment that supports the development
of these skills and promotes growth along this continuum for your
staff?
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