MODEL THE WAY
My first action step plan is the "Set the Example." I plan to use my classroom and the experiences I am giving my students through using educational technology as an example for others to get excited about using it in their classrooms. Once my colleagues hear about what I am doing, they begin to ask questions. Questions lead to showing them what I'm doing. Showing them leads to them wanting to try it in their classroom.
I have already modeled the way through seeking out educational technology professional development and shared the list of upcoming opportunities with my principal, who in turn, sent it to the entire staff. Colleagues were asking questions about which sessions they should go to and what I thought was worthwhile. A nugget of knowledge can lead to a gold mine!
INSPIRE A VISION
An additional action step I will take is to "Enlist Others." I have colleagues who are very interested in learning more about educational technology but are very unsure about where to begin. By inviting them to come with me to training and workshops, I can get them onboard with me and excited about the limitless possibilities for technology use in their classroom.
CHALLENGE THE PROCESS
I do not believe anyone can be a leader in educational technology without being willing to "Experiment and Take Risks." With the unlimited amount of resources in this field, experimentation is what leads to great discoveries of the best programs, apps, or websites to use in education. I am constantly on the internet searching for new resources for my classroom. When I find something I like, I try it with my students. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it's a disaster, but being willing to try new things is the only was to get further in using technology in the classroom.
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