Field+Based+Activities+VII.B

Standard VII.B is about following procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources (Williamson & Redish, 2009). This is the first year in my school, my first year in the district and my first year as a technology professional. I am the lone ranger on my campus, as most IT persons are. When I was given a sizable budget to spend for technology for the coming year, I needed some direction with regards to what to buy, which vendors to use, the implications of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy as well as an update on the rumored One to One Initiative. I the months I had been in this position, I had made a few contacts, but was not included in scheduled technology meetings for updates and information. I arranged a meeting with the IT person at a neighboring high school to get some ideas and direction. He is a certified IT person, and was very knowedgeable and helpful about how I could best spend the money allocated to bring our technology up to snuff.

The best part of the meeting is that I established another valuable contact. Educators love collaboration, so we should practice what we preach! Nick and I discussed having a "technology open house" at his school next summer before the beginning of the school year so that the techies can get acquainted, share some best practices, and new ideas, and establish contacts. I'll bring the snacks!

References

Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). //ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every K-12 leader should know and be able to do//. Eugene, Or: International Society for Technology in Education.