Hey Celeste, Wow - that was a sermon in a teacup. Amazing - thank you... The notion of trending vs benchmarking resonates - doesn't it?
As you move forward in your career, what steps will you take to make sure you are more a benchmarker than a trender? How will you know the difference when new tools emerge? Looking forward to your thoughts! Doc
Hi Celeste-- I enjoyed watching your video post. I had honestly not thought much about trending versus benchmarking in the past. You said, "Are we really going to use this trend?" and that is a huge question and one that can spark a lot of discussion. I do not know how to choose a trend that will work and that is used. Maybe a good starting point is looking through research, but I have a problem with recency of research, and feel that by the time something is published about technology, we are almost on to the next "trend" before we can evaluate the most recent one. If money is going to be spent on the latest and most significant trend, it definitely should be one that works and that is used. However, last week I was reading a good amount on the new iPad Air that has come out (in multiple news sources) and a few of the reporters noted that it is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Of course, these devices will improve with time, but the new iPad features do not seem to be impacting the world of technology the way a brand new device would (like when the first iPad was introduced). I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Celeste, your video was very insightful to me. I come up with the thought "use it or lose it." It seems too often the new technology is purchased with the intention of meeting technology goals. In reality, the technology is lost when there is no training for relevant educational purposes. We cannot get caught up in "trends" as if we are getting a "Pet Rock" to be cool. The usefulness of the product should always determined a practical outcome for our students or making the teacher's job more efficient.
Celeste, Thank you for your video blog. It sounds like you truly were inspired after your interview. I like that you had pointed out trends in the educational technology field. I am currently working on BYOD and I fell that the trend may not be here for the long haul. In this field, especially technology, there are so many changing trends that start off with great intentions but are not really thought out on how technology can truly be effective for K-12. As a technology director at the academy, what would your job entail? Thanks for your post!
Hey Celeste,
ReplyDeleteWow - that was a sermon in a teacup. Amazing - thank you...
The notion of trending vs benchmarking resonates - doesn't it?
As you move forward in your career, what steps will you take to make sure you are more a benchmarker than a trender? How will you know the difference when new tools emerge?
Looking forward to your thoughts!
Doc
Hi Celeste--
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching your video post. I had honestly not thought much about trending versus benchmarking in the past. You said, "Are we really going to use this trend?" and that is a huge question and one that can spark a lot of discussion. I do not know how to choose a trend that will work and that is used. Maybe a good starting point is looking through research, but I have a problem with recency of research, and feel that by the time something is published about technology, we are almost on to the next "trend" before we can evaluate the most recent one. If money is going to be spent on the latest and most significant trend, it definitely should be one that works and that is used. However, last week I was reading a good amount on the new iPad Air that has come out (in multiple news sources) and a few of the reporters noted that it is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Of course, these devices will improve with time, but the new iPad features do not seem to be impacting the world of technology the way a brand new device would (like when the first iPad was introduced).
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks,
Tai
Celeste, your video was very insightful to me. I come up with the thought "use it or lose it." It seems too often the new technology is purchased with the intention of meeting technology goals. In reality, the technology is lost when there is no training for relevant educational purposes. We cannot get caught up in "trends" as if we are getting a "Pet Rock" to be cool. The usefulness of the product should always determined a practical outcome for our students or making the teacher's job more efficient.
ReplyDeleteCeleste,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your video blog. It sounds like you truly were inspired after your interview. I like that you had pointed out trends in the educational technology field. I am currently working on BYOD and I fell that the trend may not be here for the long haul. In this field, especially technology, there are so many changing trends that start off with great intentions but are not really thought out on how technology can truly be effective for K-12. As a technology director at the academy, what would your job entail? Thanks for your post!