Antiquated attitudes

One of the factors that concern me about applying technology as an administrator is ensuring that all teachers, even those close to retirement who typically hate change, are literate in the basic functions that are required for application in the classroom. Many staff members possess minimal computer literacy while others have exceptional ability and use it often in their lessons. In order to maintain the attention of the staff, it may be necessary to employ “differentiated instruction” during professional development sessions involving technology. Obviously, a great deal of planning should take place before forcing any sort of technology in-services on your staff. Perhaps allowing them to make choices would provide the staff greater motivation for implementing technology in their classroom. Realistically, all students should be utilizing technology in the classroom. The key is to get the entire staff to understand its importance.