ISTE Essential Conditions

I feel very fortunate at my school to have many technology resources at my disposal. The students have access to a myriad of technology in all classrooms and even gym. This said, we have a way to go to fully meet the ISTE Essential Conditions.

Where we are lacking, as far as the ISTE Essential Conditions is having Shared Vision. We need a renewed focus on why we have the technology. I too many times see it used as a time filler and not a seamless integration into the instruction. This in turn will make the integration of technology more meaningful.

There also needs to be more Skilled Personnel...think most schools would say that. There are some faculty members who are fantastic with integration of technologies, but we need everyone to come over to that side.

I think most schools would say they are in need of Ongoing Professional Learning, and we are no different. I am excited to have exponentially grown my PLN over the last few days, and I look forward to helping other teachers do the same.

So you ask how would we rate against the ISTE Essential Conditions...we have a wonderful advantage in the fact that we have the technology, for that I am thankful. But, we have a ways to go to make it the meaningful and empowering tool that it can be. I will try to "Be the Change that I want to see". Thanks Ghandi!