initial notes on a technology philosophy

notes on an technology integration philosophy

An educational technology department or personnel assists and supports schools iwth the integration of technology in academics and administration.

Educational technology considers PURPOSE and PEDAGOGY in developing appropriate technology solutions.

A primary goal of educational technology is to effectively integrate technology into the classroom with the purpose of adding breadth and depth to the educational experiences of all students.

Technology integration is linked directly to the curriculum and learning objectives.

Modeling best practices, technology integrators support the efforts of domain teachers, enabling teachers to become self-sufficient technology integrators.

successful integration of technology into administration facilitates communication within and between all of a school's communities, namely, students, faculty administration and families.

At Q2L, like any tool, high tech hardware and software are most useful when used for clearly defined purposes. Their full power unleashed only if we also pay attention to curriculum, school organization, educational philosophies, instructional practices, family and community involvement and other components of successful schools.

Educational technology is used as a tool to deepen a student's understanding of a particular subject, concept or skill and is used to foster communication within the school and beyond.

Our model places the teacher as the responsible party ensuring that the use of technology is compelling and in context. Technology integrators support this approach, scaffolding teachers thus allowing them to ubiquitously and intimately integrate technology into their work with students.