Based on my Campus STaR Chart Summary, Educator Preparation and Development continues to be one of the lowest rated areas for my campus, as well as one with the least amount of growth over the past three years. In order to see growth in this area, more opportunities for professional development within my district need to be made readily available. Teachers who are new to the profession are far more advanced in the use of technology than more experienced teachers due to lack of training and experience with technology. Education programs at the college level are preparing their graduates to be technological leaders.
Professional development opportunities are available through the Region Service Center in my area; however, the expectation to seek out courses related to technology use has not been established by the district. As the use of technology continues to grow and become a major source of communication, the expectations for teachers must follow.
My recommendation for immediate growth is to seek out the technology leaders on my campus and have them facilitate professional development sessions, based on the needs of staff members and current trends in technology. Staff members who teach professional development sessions should be compensated in a way similar to holding tutorials for students.
The expectations for technology use have been set by the state and districts are working diligently to comply. My district has continued to increase the funding for technology, but without the proper training for teachers to implement these tools in the classroom, our students will leave us unprepared for the 21st century work place.
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