{\rtf1\mac\deff2 {\fonttbl{\f3\fnil Arial;}
}\margt720\margb720\margl720\margr720{\stylesheet{\s247\li3780\b\f3\fs24 heading 9;}
{\s248\li3380\b\f3\fs24 heading 8;}
{\s249\li2980\b\f3\fs24 heading 7;}
{\s250\li2580\b\f3\fs24 heading 6;}
{\s251\li2180\b\f3\fs24 heading 5;}
{\s252\li1780\b\f3\fs24 heading 4;}
{\s253\li1380\b\f3\fs24 heading 3;}
{\s254\li980\b\f3\fs24 heading 2;}
{\s255\li580\b\f3\fs24 heading 1;}
{\s200\li0\b\f3\fs24 Normal;}
}
\pard\plain\s255\li580\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 What do you {\plain\b\i\fs28\f3 know}{\plain\b\fs28\f3  about the challenges you face?}\par
\pard\plain\s200\li780\ql \par
\pard\plain\s254\li980\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We know that: Time for planning is a concern.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: A retreat may be a possibility, however, we may not get a full audience and so change won't be systemic.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: We must work within existing system.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: One year is not enough. Administrators want (or need) ongoing support. \par
\pard\plain\s254\li980\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We know that: Administrators are distracted by other 'more pressing' issues.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: We must help them see the importance of technology integration in student learning (What's in it for them? It's harder at first!).\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: We must help administrators see the tie to literacy and math.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: The fact that NCLB makes provisions for technology use throughout the legislation.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: Requirements for research that shows 'strong' or 'possible' evidence that innovations work.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We reviewed: Resources for finding research and learning about data-driven decision making, and the template for analyzing standardized test scores.\par
\pard\plain\s254\li980\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We know that: Administrators lack confidence in their own technology leadership skills.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: We must provide a safe learning environment for administrators and be sure they understand that they don't have to know everything.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: The importance of providing opportunities for administrators to attend 'administrator only' professional development.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We reviewed: Exercises to help administrators get a better handle on where to get started (e.g., use of {\plain\b\i\fs28\f3 Inspiration}{\plain\b\fs28\f3  for brainstorming, worksheet for 'unpacking the standards,' Essential Conditions' exercise, online tools provided by Susan). }\par
\pard\plain\s254\li980\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We know that: Administrators need to understand the difference between technology use skills vs. technology integration (depth of knowledge- what does integration look like?.) They often don't understand what real integration entails- don't understand beyond Drill & Practice and don't know how to evaluate effective technology integration.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: Administrators need to see and experience good technology use to understand and use technology themselves.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: The Essential Conditions and their importance in helping administrators support good practice. We also talked about how the Unpacking the Standards exercise can help administrators think about appropriate technology use.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We reviewed: Tools for technology-based lesson planning and observation, exercise to help administrators define 'technology integration.'\par
\pard\plain\s254\li980\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We know that: Few administrators are more than novice technology users and lack vision (or a shared vision) about technology can be used to support teaching and learning.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We think that: This leadership must begin with the superintendent.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We discussed: Strategies used for involving top-level administrators.\par
\pard\plain\s253\li1380\ql \plain\b\fs28\f3 We reviewed: The areas of concern for districts in meeting the Essential Conditions and talked about how this activity can be used to help administrators get a 'better handle' on vision.\par
}