Pilot Change Experience Reflection

This process was both challenging, but beneficial thus worth it. The most challenging aspect would be the one teacher who did not participate by using the technology tools in their classroom. I regret to admit the lack of communication that happened between myself, the technology leader, and this teacher. They felt they were not well equipped to handle using the two technology tools in their classroom. The most positive aspect would be that the other three teachers all agreed with my change and are ready to keep Showbie and Mastery Connect moving forward in their classrooms.

I believe that Showbie and Mastery Connect are still important tools to use in the classroom because of the value they add. They allow us to be better teachers and instruct to the best of our abilities, after assessing data and scores.

I believe the next steps for this pilot change program would be to integrate Showbie and Mastery Connect in other areas of the school. I could work with other departments in my school setting and work on teaching them both of these technology tools, improving their departments as well. Eventually, it might be possible that the entire school is using the same two tools to work through their assessments.

The next step for me personally as a change agent is to remember the importance of being a technology leader. I need to take the confidence that this program has given me and share my new talents with others to improve their technology usage as well.

Mastery Connect Reflection

Thus far in the semester, I feel that my perception of a technology specialist has relatively stayed the same. I had the notion that a technology specialist has to handle a great deal of change within the school, and often they are working as an individual or part of a very small team. However, this semester has given me the tools and opportunities to explore being a technology specialist.

I believe the most challenging aspect of being a technology leader in a school or education setting is that technology is always changing. Each and every day, technology becomes more and more advanced. This means, that as a leader we need to keep up with the changes and be able to teach them to others. As a technology leader, keeping our knowledge up to date and our perspective positive is crucial. I also feel that it is challenging that our students have grown up in an extremely digital age. They know more about technology than some of their teachers. This can be a challenge to convince and teach our educators that they can take control of technology and be the master in their own classroom.

When it comes to my implementation steps for my change project, I was only in the classroom two days this week so I was able to start teaching a math topic that would result in an assessment where I would collect data on Mastery Connect.