Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

The rapid evolution of technology and curriculum necessitates continuous adaptation and refinement of support systems.

Just because you shared it with me does not me I think it is important.

Successfully integrating technology in classrooms requires a nuanced understanding of teacher needs and motivations.

“The known is finite, the unknown infinite; intellectually we stand on an islet in the midst of an illimitable ocean of inexplicability."― Thomas Henry Huxley

We have the knowledge to play "gotcha" so students with unsophisticated technology skills who attempt to use AI without authorization. "Should we?" is the question.

When designing IT systems, technicians may prioritize system functionality and security, while educators may focus on ease of use and alignment with curriculum goals.

“They didn't understand what they were doing.
I'm afraid that will be on the tombstone of the human race.”
― Michael Crichton

“I am too much of a skeptic to deny the possibility of anything.”
― Thomas Henry Huxley

Encourage regular meetings and discussions between IT professionals and educators to identify and address potential conflicts or challenges.

Teachers may feel constrained by district policies or mandated curricula that limit their choices regarding technology use in the classroom.

When designing IT systems, technicians may prioritize system functionality and security, while educators may focus on ease of use and alignment with curriculum goals.

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is a framework used to understand and predict why people choose to use or reject technology. It was initially developed for business and industry but is increasingly relevant in education as schools become more reliant on technology for teaching and learning.

Actively solicit input from teachers and students throughout the technology planning and implementation process.

"Teachers may not know how to set up networks, but we do know if they work for us, and easy and useful are things we can see and talk about."

Successful technology integration necessitates an iterative approach, involving continuous feedback from teachers, students, and technical staff.

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its extension, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), provide a valuable lens for understanding and promoting technology adoption in educational settings.

Teachers need to see the value and usefulness of technology in enhancing their teaching and student learning. Technology should demonstrably improve efficiency and effectiveness.

If you think it is simple, you are wrong.

School leaders often face conflicting goals between technology personnel and educators when making technology decisions.

Technology stewards are leaders who emerge within communities of practice to bridge the gap between technologists and practitioners. They are deeply familiar with the goals and practices of their community and work to identify and implement technologies that support those goals.