Reflection



Nothing is ever as easy as it may seem and the work for this course proved that. In our minds developing a technology plan is simple, however, when you actually sit down and begin to put things in place, you quickly learn that it is not so simple. Over the past seven weeks, I have learned a great deal about how long the process really is. While I have developed a plan that I would like to see be successful, there are still other factors that play a role that I never thought off before this course. Putting a successful plan into place is a pain staking process and it takes time, dedication, and commitment. Now that I have begun the process I plan to see it through to implementation. Dan told us best to remember why we are doing this, for the students. While going through all the steps and meetings, not get feedback makes you want to throw in the towel at times, it's the dedication to the students that keeps me moving. Going forward if I'm fortunate to develop or be a part of another technology initiative, my approach and expectations of myself and the committee members will be much different. This initial project has shown me that its going to be hurdles to overcome, but in the end it's worth it. It's unfortunate that everyone doesn't view technology the same and see it as an instrumental tool for the success of our students. I will spend my remaining days as an educator vocalizing the importance of integrating technology and better preparing students for their future. Hopefully in time, the struggle will diminish and those who are opposed begin to see the difference technology makes and embrace it instead of dismissing it because of their own fears and inexperience with the technology devices of today.