2.1+EDLD+5306+Reflection

My learning experience in this course was an "eye opener" for me. For the first time, I got a look at key ideas and charts used to determine how well technology is being used in our schools in Texas. Through implementation of leadership skills for the first time, I operated as a leader demonstrating where our campus stood in terms of how well this was done. Creating a power point about our STaR chart performance provided the understanding of how important the four strands of the Technology Application TEKS to school improvement. This gave me experience in knowing what it’s like to practice using an evaluation strategy that communicates research on our school’s performance in these key areas. Using this data, help sets a focus for developing plans and strategies to improve weak areas. Initially, I didn’t understand how all of the components came together, but afterwards, my knowledge was transformed. This gave me a personal experience that shows that there’s substance behind every aspect of what we as educational technology leaders do. (Vision 2020, 2006) As I transformed into a leader learner, I became all the more enthused about the direction I’m heading in. To complete the assignment, I completed my readings making certain to note key details that would be instrumental in achieving my goal. Because of the creativity involved in presenting the data, I moved successfully along in executing the assignment. The assignment called for hands-on engagement which is how I learn best. Connecting with my colleagues to address technology improvement through setting up a wiki was most challenging, yet rewarding. (Warlick, 2007, p.26) Through this experience, I learned from my colleagues through a “community of leaders that allowed me to collectively harness the talent of a diverse group of individuals…” (Marino, 2007, p. 10) This, in turn, began the cementation of some very importance skills as an emerging technology leader giving me an opportunity to share a common vision. Facing the future, there will be times where this kind of collaboration will be challenging, yet beneficial.

Marino, J., (2007). //A new paradigm for organizational change: Involving customers and stakeholders in the improvement process.// The Journal for Quality and Participation, 30 (1), 10-12

Warlick, D. (2007). //The executive wiki//. Technology & Learning, 27(11), 36-38.

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