In a world where vast amount of information is created and shared every second, future citizens will have to develop new skills to communicate and collaborate in a new way never seen before. Aware of the challenge ahead, The State of Texas implements the LRPT 2006-2020. This plan provides a detailed course of action to implement technology in education. One of four areas contained in the LRPT is Teaching and Learning.
Teaching and learning, from the perspective of the LRPT, must be focused on a student-centered instruction based on the use of new technologies to collaborate and communicate effectively in a new way.
Teachers must posses a new set of skills to promote learning through critical thinking and the solution of real problems. For this reason, 21st Century teachers must use researched-based teaching strategies that incorporate technology in the content areas.
By analyzing the Campus STaR Chart and the Campus Statewide Survey, the two reports show that the majority of schools have achieved the level of DT. In the 2007-2008 school year, the statewide report shows 69.7 % of all schools in the area of DT. Less than
5% are found in the ET level and the TT area. The same trend can be observed in my campus which is placed in the DT area. I think that in the future, this trend will continue in the same direction. Locally and nationally, schools will slowly move forward to the next level with the implementation of new training opportunities and the confidence gained by educators over the years.
One of the obstacles to incorporate technology in the classroom is the lack of staff development training aligned with the goals of the LRPT. On campus, training offered is mainly focused on drill software and software for administrative tasks. A good solution is to have a technology specialist to work directly with teachers on new teaching methodologies based on Technology application standards and aligned with the LRPT goals.
Teaching and learning, from the perspective of the LRPT, must be focused on a student-centered instruction based on the use of new technologies to collaborate and communicate effectively in a new way.
Teachers must posses a new set of skills to promote learning through critical thinking and the solution of real problems. For this reason, 21st Century teachers must use researched-based teaching strategies that incorporate technology in the content areas.
By analyzing the Campus STaR Chart and the Campus Statewide Survey, the two reports show that the majority of schools have achieved the level of DT. In the 2007-2008 school year, the statewide report shows 69.7 % of all schools in the area of DT. Less than
5% are found in the ET level and the TT area. The same trend can be observed in my campus which is placed in the DT area. I think that in the future, this trend will continue in the same direction. Locally and nationally, schools will slowly move forward to the next level with the implementation of new training opportunities and the confidence gained by educators over the years.
One of the obstacles to incorporate technology in the classroom is the lack of staff development training aligned with the goals of the LRPT. On campus, training offered is mainly focused on drill software and software for administrative tasks. A good solution is to have a technology specialist to work directly with teachers on new teaching methodologies based on Technology application standards and aligned with the LRPT goals.
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