Actions

Actions: As a new ITS making a survey to get the views and ideas from other staff members is a good start. Having weekly meetings to talk about ideas, problems, and plans so everyone is on the same page. Start simple so that teachers can feel successful. Offer LOTS of guidance and support ITS could take training into the classroom so that teachers can see mobile lab and other tech "in action" and better understand the benefits.
 * Actions and Consequences **

Actions: To help the teachers the ITS could make a quick reference guide and send to all teachers for them to put with the equipment. Also, he/she could do some refresher sessions and could come in and teach a lesson for a teacher. They could video tape the lesson and then put it out for all teachers to see. Encourage teachers to keep trying and be available to help. Just as we need to help our students see how what they are learning is useful, we need to help teachers see the value in the tools they are using. Possibly bring in some people in the community to discuss the ways that they use newsletters, brochures, presentations, etc so that adults can see the benefits as well. Pull in EC teachers to show them how they can enhance instruction for their students using smart boards, lap tops, etc.

Actions: Be professional no matter how upset you are. If you show the teachers a good attitude and willingness to help them they will respond, especially if they come to you to ask for help. Actions: Help those teachers who want help all year long. Find the trainings they want or plan with them to train the following year. Having a plan for the next year can go a long way in improving your school.

Consequences: If the ITS does not have a plan in place, several things can happen: 1. Position will be terminated/replace. 2. Teachers will be discouraged, and will not trust technology or any help. 3. Students and the school will get further behind 21st Century Skills.

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