Atlanta airport is part of Clayton County, which brings a great deal of additional revenue to the schools in Clayton. As a result they are able to purchase a lot of technology, and the math department is usually the first to implement its use. With that said there were plenty of times when I have tried to show others how to use a new piece of equipment in their classrooms. I have never been met with resistance, but the attitude most of the time is first excitement as they watch the technology in use, then it transitions into frustration when it is brought into the classroom and it doesn’t immediately work because the teacher can’t figure out how to connect it, and then it is forgotten in a cabinet.
Attention was gained when the technology was first demonstrated, but it somehow falls into a downward spiral.
Relevance- As the technology is being initially demonstrated there are usually several examples shown across curriculum in order for the teacher to see the relevance in their class and how it can specifically meet their needs (Which are why they start off so excited).
Confidence is where we begin to lose our teacher. Once they have failed to get the technology working early time does not permit for most to simply troubleshoot until they figure it out. Here is where it would be most useful to have a trained technology specialist in each school that could be at teacher disposal quickly, so they don’t lose the confidence needed to keep trying.
Satisfaction- A natural reaction of satisfaction will arise as the teachers continue to successfully use their technology with the help of technology specialist. Then technology will be used effectively, students will benefit, and growth can be made.
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