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Standard VII Reflection Williamson and Redish (2009) state that, “…TF/TL Standard VII: Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments focuses on the managerial and technical tasks associated with providing educators and students with high-quality access to technology” (p.147-148). Technology facilitators and leaders must be able to plan for, acquire, implement and maintain campus and or district technology. Although all of the technology standards are important, I feel that this one is a top priority. If as leaders we cannot acquire and maintain for our teachers the needed technology, being able to implement it does no good.

I am fortunate that I work in a district that has a vision for technology much like the Texas Educations Agencies Long-Range Plan (2006) does in that the district is “Charting the course for educational technology…[by] systematic planning and step-by-step strategies implemented over time to make the vision a reality” (p.3). Several years back our community passed a bond issue that included a large portion of proceeds dedicated to technology for the district. Last school year was the inaugural year of this technology so I was able to assist the campus technology specialist in the initial set-up and configuration of new computer lab systems, student laptops, and library computers. Also as part of the districts technology initiative, technology in-service days were built into the calendar for the school year in order to provide support for the teachers. During these in-services I was able to be an assistant to other lead teachers as well as be a session leader. This allowed me to share my knowledge of our technology as well as support and help trouble shoot issues for my colleagues on campus.

In the past year and a half I have been able to assist many of my colleagues on campus with support issues ranging from software trouble shooting, hardware peripheral set-up, to creating and storing information on the campus server. As I stated in a previous reflection, I was not initially designated a technology lead teacher on the campus but due to my interest and familiarity with technology I became one in order to be of more assistance to my colleagues on campus. Because of my initiative to take the lead, I am now on our campus technology committee and called upon frequently to assist with campus technology issues.

In preparation for applying for a technology grant last year I spoke with my campus technology specialist to ascertain what was needed or could be used on our campus that was not already available. She and I discussed the possibility of acquiring a set of student response systems. In researching this it was important for me to gather as much data as possible so that I could get the best value for our grant dollars. I looked at what would be the initial cost, would there be any required licensing, and would there be a cost for support and upgrades. Solomon and Schrum (2007) confirm that when contemplating technology purchases the costs of upgrades, maintenance and support must be considered as well as the initial costs of the equipment (p.129).

I feel that part of satisfying this standard as a technology leader is being able to stay current on new and emerging technologies. I will be able to do just that by attending the TCEA conference in February of next year and by staying current with news from ISTE.

Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). //Web 2.0: New tools, new schools//. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.

Texas Education Agency. (2006). //Long-range plan for technology, 2006-2020//. Retrieved from []

Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). //Technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every K-12 leader should know and be able to do//. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.