Journal 2

Building Technology Facilitators and Leaders
A Standards-based Approach
By Jo WIlliamson and Traci Redish
Learning and Leading With Technology
August 2007

This article is about the installation of technology standards for technology facilitators and instructors. The article points out that there is a familiarity of NETS for students, teachers, and administrators, but it suggests that there is a need for standards for instructors of technology because they are in charge of relaying all relevant information to the schools and districts. According to the article, "Facilitators are expected to have in-depth knowledge, while leaders are expected to have advanced knowledge." This suggets that there is more responsibility on the facilitators in regards to technology knowledge and advancement witin the learning environment. All together the TF/TL Standards (technology facilitation and technology leadership) are divided between nine categories all addressing areas of operations, concepts, teaching, learning and assessments.

1.) What are some of the benefits of the standards?
Answer: They were intended to influence and university prep programs as well as inservice professionals. Without them schools and school districts might miss some important modern technologies for learning.

2.) What are some ways to enact the standards?
Answer: Study the Rubrics, Provide standards to colleagues and stakeholders, ensure the local university is aware, reflect on your own current levels, reflect on current practices, and review job descriptions.