tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post8685493300020022483..comments2023-09-02T04:04:16.631-07:00Comments on Jimison Grief Care and Wildflower Boutique: Educational Leadership and Too Much Technology?PJimisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10154509565261085871noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-85087616005566706672012-09-02T19:15:21.102-07:002012-09-02T19:15:21.102-07:00No problem! :) PamNo problem! :) PamPJimisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10154509565261085871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-7533780733496376582012-09-02T17:09:47.700-07:002012-09-02T17:09:47.700-07:00Ahhh! I just realized I called you Mary through th...Ahhh! I just realized I called you Mary through the whole reply. I am so sorry, I was looking at Mary Norris' post! Sorry PAM!Marybeth Burrisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619015922166962300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-17897027497716832342012-09-02T17:07:38.469-07:002012-09-02T17:07:38.469-07:00Hey Mary! I love your blog and really appreciate y...Hey Mary! I love your blog and really appreciate your post and what you had to offer. I am going to start using that infograph concept at work...nice way to spruce up a dull meeting! Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />I agree with you and Dyan Lester that technology cannot replace the teacher in elementary and high school settings. This concept may change in higher education due to the popularity and ease of online learning. There are so many forms of technology that are bombarding the current generation, that they need personal contact and specialized teaching from a real life teacher rather than a YouTube video or independent audio lecture. When used in a healthy and proper way, technology can take a classroom and student learning to an exciting new levels. One aspect I really love about technology is it opens students' eyes to the world around them. They can become global thinkers rather than just being focused on their immediate surroundings or social groups. Ultimately, this could help them make an informed decision about what they will study in university and what career path they desire. <br /><br />Mary, thanks for your personal insight into the technological situation at your school. I have seen this happen often and it can be extremely frustrating. Another post I read for this course discussed how more funding needs to be given to disadvantaged schools to help gap the Digital Divide, yet there may be an unbalance in the way these funds are dispersed. The school you mentioned sounds like it is infiltrated with technology, and it seems like overkill. I wish there were more regulations from the government that ensured even distribution of technology so that students do not suffer; whether by being spoiled by it or missing out on it. Have a great week!<br /><br />-Marybeth BurrissMarybeth Burrisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619015922166962300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-5317926811769398422012-09-01T18:31:18.174-07:002012-09-01T18:31:18.174-07:00Hi Pam,
Wow! What a great blog you have - so easy...Hi Pam,<br />Wow! What a great blog you have - so easy to ready and interesting to look at...I long to be as good as you. :) I really appreciated the thought you put into the leadership styles, too - and agree that we can all see bits of ourselves in each of the styles if we look hard enough. And, I think that is a good thing. Balancing your act as a leader is tough to do, but to open yourself to different styles (even if it's just to judge them less harshly in others) is a step in the right direction. <br /><br />I also agree that technology should not replace teachers entirely. I do believe that in the right circumstances (i.e. chosen by the learner) technology can provide the environment and engagement while allowing the instructor to facilitate learning and have more time to mentor students. There's a common saying I use a lot when talking with the faculty I work with, especially if they are leery of a new tool - high tech with high touch. We cannot let our students disappear in the technology craze, but must use it to support them appropriately and enhance their learning.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Dyan LesterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-87660869933353179702012-08-31T19:59:26.032-07:002012-08-31T19:59:26.032-07:00Hi Pam,
I thought the use of the infograms were ...Hi Pam,<br /><br /><br />I thought the use of the infograms were very effective, and will be a great asset in the classroom, especially for the visual learners in class. I too thought about how I measured as a leader as I read about the three leaderships styles and came to the conclusion that while I can identify with all of the styles, I most fit in and feel the most comfortable with the Sensei leadership style. <br />I admire your commitment as a Christian to keep others in mind in all that you do. This is an important trait in a leadership role in order to learn from others.<br />I believe that purchasing and using technology just because you can is probably one of the least effective ways to try to reach students or to teach what I refer to as future readiness skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity & innovation etc. I agree with Picciano that a great deal of effective planning should take place before any device is integrated into the curriculum. Teachers not only need to learn how to utilize the various technologies, but effective application of the technologies. Quality continuous professional development should be in place, all stakeholders should have a say, and support measures should be addressed to include hardware and infrastructure. The resource disparity in various schools is unfortunate, but even more unfortunate is the lack of quality integration. In my opinion, quality integration should always take precedent over quantity integration. More definitely does not mean better.<br /><br />Mary Norris Mary Norris' ePortfoliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276013139360984769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502827034175785754.post-55543506856149726082012-08-28T15:29:17.514-07:002012-08-28T15:29:17.514-07:00Your infogr.am definitely makes me be reflective o...Your infogr.am definitely makes me be reflective of my role as a leader. I fall within the sensei but also have characteristics of the sage. I think sometime it is"easier" to do it yourself in effort to save time and just get things done although this isn't best practice. I've had many different experiences/settings (special education Master's work, lead mentor, leadership teams, grade level chair, etc) working in leadership roles and the common theme always seems to go back to coaching. I just found your blog and I am your newest follower. I would love for you to stop over and check out mine!<br /><br /><a href="http://techsentfrommyipad.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sent From My iPad</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551210792690708840noreply@blogger.com