Disruptive Change
that innovation is not an adjective used to describe
public school systems across the country. On Thursday, October 4 the elementary
principals of North Reading attended Merrimack College’s Think Tank: School Leadership and were faced with
the same question in regards to technology integration.
For better or worse, we understand that technology is a tool
that facilitates multiple learning opportunities a day outside of the classroom. Therefore we need to consider how technology
is utilized within our classrooms and schools.
After reading excerpts of “Disrupting Class” by
Clay Christensen, Michael Horn and Curtis Johnson, it is clear that we still
struggle with defining the role of technology as a student tool. That being said, our professionals are
working diligently to improve their understanding of technology integration
through professional development and collaboration. It is our expectation that students learn the
skills necessary to problem solve, demonstrate understanding, and presentation
of information through the use of technology.
There are many reasons why innovation is isolated in pockets
in public schools. We continue to research
and allocate limited resources, control costs and build our shared
responsibility within our learning communities. I look forward to working with
colleagues to better understand why we do things certain ways, and embrace
disruptive change when we believe the outcome will greatly impact student
learning.
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