Technology Teams: Implementing and Leading Technology

It is important for teachers and students to be literate in technology tools for educational achievements. Data driven assessment must take place within the technological team of the school to be able to perform an initial placement as to the kind of technology the campuses need. The initial placement should be based on facts like how students learn, what skills they posses and which ones they need, and their understanding of technology to predict if new technology will actually improve their way of learning.
Teachers on the other hand need to be assessed on facts like their skills on research tools and the internet, safe environment, their technological knowledge at initial point, what software/hardware they are familiar with, budgeting technology needs for the campus, and professional development.
By assessing this key data on both teachers and students, a great value of understanding initial placement is accomplished. There are variation factors that also play key roles in the implementation of new technology, and they also need to be considered when putting together a technology plan for a particular campus or district. If the initial placement determines a low technological environment as the result of all these assessments, the implementation of new technology needs to be carefully approached. Students can be at a disadvantage from technology as much as they can benefit from it. If correctly approached, technology can be a life changing experience for both students and leaders. It all depends on the results of the data to create a plan that fits the particular needs of particular campuses.