Educator Preparation and Development

Education Preparation and development within technology is important for the future of our students. With the vast changes in technology, it is important that educators stay ahead of the game with ongoing professional development or continuing education. The technology standards are now required of all beginning teachers. It is very important that the veteran teachers make it their responsibility to stay up to date with these standards. I feel that the progress within our district is great because we have the infrastructure to be very successful. I do know that is not the case in all schools across the state and nation mainly due to the funding. It is important that all schools have the same opportunity as everyone else. I would have to say the trend toward technology is to provide as many tools as possible to the kids and they will learn. I think this is a trend that is not only found within our district but across the state and nation as well. If you give the kids the opportunity to learn and be successful they as a whole will take full advantage of this and get the job done. I would have to say if there was one concern for me in the area of technology, it would be making sure the educators have the knowledge to pass on to the students. We have to improve in this area so that all students have ample opportunity to be successful. The bottom line is that the students will be successful in the future of technology as long as we provide them the opportunities that they need to reach not only their goals but our goals as well.