THE TECHNOLOGY BLUES

While I can see the benefit of integrating technology with instruction, the entire process is being met on some level with some resistance. I do realize that it is a lot of work to set up the spreadsheets, blogs, documents, etc. that will eventually be used in the classroom and elsewhere, but that is the point - it is all start up. Anything that is done requires a great deal of effort at the beginning, then things are able to run more smoothly as time goes on. How do I get the rest of the staff to understand this?

This is one reason why our school is involved with the i3Title IID grant through District 9. The information that I learn from the professional development sessions will equip me with the resources to answer that question - how do I get the staff to understand the great effort they put into this now will pay off extreme dividends in terms of time and efficiency later?

I also empathize with teachers since we do ask a lot of them and they have a great deal of responsibility. However, I know I am just as busy, if not more than they are and I get things done. I do not profess that they make the same sacrifices that I do, but sacrifices have to be made and schedules have to be set. The work and deadlines should force people to be more efficient in their work and not procrastinate.