Technology

Technology

Picciano

Chapter 10

Software is the most important part of a computer application. There are many important criteria in selecting computer hardware and all of them are important and should be taken into considerations. Some software has a very short lifecycle and others can be used long after the lifecycle. This can force users to continuously have to update their software.

Hall

Chapter 6

Max has to perform a performance review on Stan. Stan is extremely nervous and is sweating. Max has been on the IT team for 9 months. Stan’s interpersonal skills need a lot of work. Stan’s behavior is causing problems. He has been sent to seminars but his behavior does not seem to change. Team leaders do not want Stan on their teams even though he is great as a technician. Max was not able to come up with anything beneficial to motivate Stan. Max was disappointed he could not be the leader that Stan needed him to be. He learned that night from Professor Sensei that as a leader you need to ask from others how you can improve.

Hall, D. (2008). The technology director's guide to leadership the power of great questions. Eugene, Or.: International Society for Technology in Education.

Picciano, A. G. (2011).Educational leadership and planning for technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.

Technology In The Classroom

Technology In The Classroom

Picciano

Chapter 7

Multimedia allows for multiple intelligences. It allows for different brain functions to be reached at the same time.  Multimedia appeals to both teachers and students. Multimedia allows for teacher to uses audio and visuals easily together. There are many educational multimedia projects that are already made and can be used. Teachers can also create their own multimedia applications. There are a lot of resources available to teachers.  It is important for teachers to realize it will take time to make their own application and that they need to be careful of copyright infringement.

Chapter 8

Distance learning is becoming more popular. Distance learning is not a new thing it has been around for a while. Educators are able to select or blend different technologies to better suit the needs of their students.

Hall

Chapter 5

Max was having a rough day; nothing was going right at school. The router was down and the teachers could not get the Internet. The teachers were not happy about not being able to get online. He was dreading to go to class. Once he was there the mysterious professor Oracle began class by having them compete in a team building exercise. It is important for teams and staff to have a strong sense of community. It is important for teams to feel each other’s successes and disappointments. When teams work together at an emotional attachment level they perform best. Max was surprised by Professor Oracle’s Knowledge and began to relax. Max realized that he can learn a lot from his professor.

Hall, D. (2008). The technology director's guide to leadership the power of great questions. Eugene, Or.: International Society for Technology in Education.

Picciano, A. G. (2011).Educational leadership and planning for technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.