A survey can say a lot. It can give insight, drive decisions, and encourage change. I recently sent a survey to my fellow teachers to understand their perspectives and experiences. The purpose of this survey was to help me solve a Wicked Problem:
I wanted to get a better understanding of who was using technology inside our school, how they were using it, and how they felt about technology. So what will I do with this information? My goal is to guide teachers in my district. Eventually, I would like to present a professional development based on technology integration. I would also like to help my co-workers better pedagogy and content knowledge along-side technology, also known as the TPACK framework. There is a lot of importance to help teachers understand TPACK. This is because it can guide their instructional practices to use technology in a meaningful and creative way. Below I have included a video surrounding my survey experience, data findings, and future plan. Image created by author. In my survey, teachers were able to come up with many benefits to using technology inside of the classroom. The information I was given is important because it shows me that many teachers see technology in a positive light and would be willing to jump on board with me. It is important to have teacher "buy-in". Some of the benefits of technology that were stated included:
Image created by author. Image created by author. In order to get a better understanding of how my co-workers use technology in their math and reading blocks. Most teachers use iPads and chromebooks in their classrooms. Unfortunately, our school does not have one to one technology. I think it is great to see teachers are still utilizing what they have to the best of their ability. I noticed that teachers were able to utilize technology more with reading than math. I believe this is due to the curriculums we use. Our reading curriculum is called McGraw-Hill and the online technology is called ConnectEd. There are many interactive games, vocabulary tools, and stories on this app. I found that teachers also use their smart boards, projectors, online videos, flip charts, graphic organizers, and khan academy. Unfortunately our math curriculum does not have math programs built in. Due to this, part of my solution to my Wicked Problem is to find math activities and lessons that teachers could integrate into their classrooms. Image created by author. Image created by author. After all is said and done, I still have a wicked problem. How can I get these teachers to integrate technology into their math and reading lessons in a meaningful way? Well, I don't believe it will happen overnight. Even though teachers seem on board with technology (for the most part), it will still take some convincing and teaching. There is still a lack of understanding. What tools work best? What types of lessons should I use technology in? My goal is to start small and engage in as many conversations as possible. I would like to start by doing a professional development that revolves around technology and education. I have enjoyed picking the brains of my colleagues and look forward to getting one step closer to a Wicked Solution.
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