Comments on: Overcoming the Technology Resistance Movement http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/ Teaching strategies and tips for secondary educators Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:12 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: diane http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 diane Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:05:59 +0000 http://www.insidetheschool.com/?p=725#comment-2208 Thanks, Ian! Thanks, Ian!

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]]> By: Ian Josephs http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 Ian Josephs Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:26:59 +0000 http://www.insidetheschool.com/?p=725#comment-2196 As an Administrator responsible for academic computing, I find that these 10 ideas can be helpful to faculty, student(s) and the non- technical hesitant to embrace the change from the traditional learning approaches to one that is assisted by the use of technology. There is another idea that I would like to suggest that has helped me whenever I encounter a situation where there is resistance to change. I call it “Proactive Inclusion”. I find that motivating the individual to partake in a three step process will reduce and in some instances eliminate the lack of interest, intimidation, and resistance when faced with the option of using technological devices. First, it is important when selecting new technology to provide opportunities to involve people who normally don’t have a voice in the decision making of the selection of technical learning aids. This should be done from the outset of any project plan. One example may be the creation of a team that is comprised of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds but who are committed to the same organizational goal. Members of this team’s primary responsibility would be to research several similar technologies that management is considering to purchase and come to a decision as to the best choice. The second process is proactive inclusion which involves the communication by management and IT staff to the team members during the testing phase. A good approach would be to invite team members to be involved in testing the product. The final process is implementation of the technology. It will be benefit administrators to allow faculty, students, and non-technical staff (team members) to participate in the decision of when, where and how the new technology is to be deployed. In this manner, the team is informed down to the last project phase. As a result, the team will be ready to accept the new technology into their learning environment. As an Administrator responsible for academic computing, I find that these 10 ideas can be helpful to faculty, student(s) and the non- technical hesitant to embrace the change from the traditional learning approaches to one that is assisted by the use of technology. There is another idea that I would like to suggest that has helped me whenever I encounter a situation where there is resistance to change. I call it “Proactive Inclusion”. I find that motivating the individual to partake in a three step process will reduce and in some instances eliminate the lack of interest, intimidation, and resistance when faced with the option of using technological devices.

First, it is important when selecting new technology to provide opportunities to involve people who normally don’t have a voice in the decision making of the selection of technical learning aids. This should be done from the outset of any project plan. One example may be the creation of a team that is comprised of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds but who are committed to the same organizational goal. Members of this team’s primary responsibility would be to research several similar technologies that management is considering to purchase and come to a decision as to the best choice.

The second process is proactive inclusion which involves the communication by management and IT staff to the team members during the testing phase. A good approach would be to invite team members to be involved in testing the product.

The final process is implementation of the technology. It will be benefit administrators to allow faculty, students, and non-technical staff (team members) to participate in the decision of when, where and how the new technology is to be deployed. In this manner, the team is informed down to the last project phase. As a result, the team will be ready to accept the new technology into their learning environment.

]]> By: 483f35ffd04c45b04eae http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-2195 483f35ffd04c45b04eae Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:03:16 +0000 http://www.insidetheschool.com/?p=725#comment-2195 I was the one who responded and replied as Guest #2 on 9/18/10 at 8:55 pm. Thanks-forgot to register before responding. D. Stephens I was the one who responded and replied as Guest #2 on 9/18/10 at 8:55 pm. Thanks-forgot to register before responding.

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]]> By: D. Stephens http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-2194 D. Stephens Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:55:23 +0000 http://www.insidetheschool.com/?p=725#comment-2194 The push for classroom technology has generated a feeling of excitement and fear among educators. Most educators are able to identify with the relevance and application of technology within the classroom, but there’s still a sense of resistance among others. This resistance may be due to the rapid changes and advancements which have occurred within the field of technology. These rapid changes have lead to lack of confidence and knowledge awareness among educators which has a direct impact on the effective uses of technology with the classroom. I will be sure to employ these ten ideas as I work to assist my colleagues in the implementation of technology in their lesson plans. As an instructional designer I have the ability to model and mentor. I will be mindful to take smaller steps for those who feel completely overwhelmed and will continue to seek external supports when needed. Thanks for sharing your ideas! The push for classroom technology has generated a feeling of excitement and fear among educators. Most educators are able to identify with the relevance and application of technology within the classroom, but there’s still a sense of resistance among others. This resistance may be due to the rapid changes and advancements which have occurred within the field of technology. These rapid changes have lead to lack of confidence and knowledge awareness among educators which has a direct impact on the effective uses of technology with the classroom.

I will be sure to employ these ten ideas as I work to assist my colleagues in the implementation of technology in their lesson plans. As an instructional designer I have the ability to model and mentor. I will be mindful to take smaller steps for those who feel completely overwhelmed and will continue to seek external supports when needed.

Thanks for sharing your ideas!

]]> By: Christina Spiezio http://www.insidetheschool.com/articles/overcoming-the-technology-resistance-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Christina Spiezio Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:41:29 +0000 http://www.insidetheschool.com/?p=725#comment-1548 Thanks for the ideas! Recently, I had a conversation with some reluctant teachers, and now I have some great strategies to use to convert them :) Thanks for the ideas! Recently, I had a conversation with some reluctant teachers, and now I have some great strategies to use to convert them :)

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