In week one's assessments, I can truly say that I'm not completely "out of the loop" when it comes to technology, but I have so much to learn and overcome. The fear of the unknown and not wanting to jump in and take risks is most difficult. I may hear teachers at my school make negative comments about technology and I wonder how I am going to tackle situations in which people do not want (or will not) take the time to learn new technology or software? Software as easy as PowerPoint and Excel are ta bu in some classrooms and really is so disappointing to me, but I understand and hope to prove that anyone can and will be technologically savvy.
My strengths as an administrator would include the ability to take-on endeavours with hard work and ease. I may not know all there is to know, but I am willing to learn. Learning technology is difficult for some, but I hope that when staff works with me that they'll feel excited and willing to learn more about technology. Staff will feel encouraged and motivated to learn because of the support that I will offer.
On the other hand, I feel that as an administrator I may have be very patient and tolerant as a teacher because everyone has a different learning style. There are no two people alike. And like children, adults have to take small steps in order to overcome large obstacles, especially those having to do with technology.
The online survey proved to be most revealing in my technological capabilities and is so beneficial to me because now I know what I need to work on and what professional development workshops I'll be attending.
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