Do we think of Teachers as we think of Students?

Now before you switch off.....think about it.  When we introduce something new to students, we introduce, scaffold, jointly construct before we lead them to independently use new knowledge.  Do we, as educational leaders involved in promoting technology do the same for our colleagues? 

We need to start from where our colleagues are at...not matter what level of expertise.  We need to adapt our introduction, the amount of scaffolding, the amount of joint construction before we can expect them to take independent construction using new technologies.  One quick 5 minute run through on a piece of equipment or software doesn't do the trick.  While I've tried to formulate my strategies as an education officer along these lines, it is a pertinent reminder. 

Read the full article that prompted me and tell me what you think.

http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2608&utm_source=Committed+Sardine+Blog+Update&utm_campaign=b63f256269-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email

I love lists...and this was quite succinct!

1. PLTs dedicated to Technology integration into our teaching practices
2. A constant focus on Technology throughout lesson and unit planning
3. A restructuring of the role of ICT Leaders/teachers in schools
4. A greater focus on Technology in Teacher Training programs
5. A commitment to Technology Professional Development courses on an equal footing with Literacy and Numeracy Projects