Module 7 Reflection

This week's material was very enlightening, especially because it emphasized the importance of being missional, rather than instrumental as an educational technology leader. As I mentioned in my module 7 assignment, when it comes to technology integration, it is important to strive towards a much grander objective/goal to ensure that technology use goes beyond simple substitution practices, but rather demonstrates  (to students and teachers) an impact on learning that would not otherwise  be possible without technology. By drafting the questions to be more missional, they were inductive to solicit ideas for what solid professional development looks like for social studies teachers. I think this will end up being much more productive in the end because decisions to implement technology would stem directly from the expressed needs and wants of the teachers. This module and the assignments included therein reminded me that part of my role as a technology leader is to stay goal-oriented and focused, while not losing sight that I am also tasked with making sure that I have buy in and input from my colleagues. This is a lesson that I will definitely take with me as I enter my career as an assistant professor. 

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