According to Foley (2022) the effective use of digital technology, integrated as a seamless part of the teaching, learning and assessment practice in every classroom, is a key goal. much was learnt from the challenges that COVID-19 brought to the school system. It is remarkable how, in the midst of unprecedented challenges, school leaders and teachers during this time demonstrated some amazing innovation and ingenuity, using technology in new ways to support students’ learning. There also grew for many a new appreciation of how digital technology can benefit the teaching and learning process and how it helped everyone to stay engaged and connected during the school closures necessitated by the pandemic.
Utilizing the information gathered from my staff and identifying their wants, needs and skills the creation of a SMART plan for the further development of ICT at the school. A SMART plan should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. Therefore, school leaders are empowered to make the decisions on the digital direction that suits their school. The high level objectives of the strategy are set out under three pillars, which aim to ensure that my institution is prepared for and continues the use of digital technologies in teaching, learning and assessment. The strategy will also focus on inclusion, support curricular reform, online safety, technical support and include consideration for areas, particularly emerging technologies.
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https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/webresources/brochures/Digital_Strategy_Guide_v3.pdf
The presence of Covid-19 did make some teachers appreciate technology. It did force many of us to be creative and skillful with the technology.
ReplyDeleteNatasha your blog is very informative. I'm glad that as a budding administrator you see the need for collaboration and the inclusion of staff to create a strategy to improve technology at your school.
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