8.1 Candidates will be able to apply models of change to understand the current situation of technology innovation in a school.
In ET 680 we completed a Technology Planning Project to apply the models of change to understand the current situation of technology innovation and a proposed plan. By using Surry's Attributes of Technological Innovations, Ely's Eight Conditions for Technological Change, and the ACOT model, I was able to identify the current state of the technological innovation and the proposed idea of the 1:1 Chromebook initiative. I outlined what needed to be in place in order for the change to be purposeful and successful in transforming teaching and learning. This meets the key concept 8.1 and 8.2 because the current situation was assessed and a clear action plan was created using the above mentioned models of change. Technological innovations are beneficial to schools, but there must be researched based models of change to ensure a high rate of success.
8.2 Candidates will be able to plan for the future of technology in a school using models of change.
See above rationale. Technology planning paper is below.