#10- What principles should guide your approach for integrating technology into instruction?

     As a school administrator, one is responsible for the integration of available and/or new software and technology in the school.  This can be an overwhelming task since technology is ever advancing, and administrators don't always have 100% "buy-in" from the faculty. Therefore, it is important for administrators to strategically research what technologies are needed and wanted by the faculty in the school, collaborate with other instructional leaders in the school, including teachers, and outside resources (experts) that can provide professional development training BEFORE the technology is expected to be integrated, and putting thoughtful consideration into how and when assessment of the use of technology in instruction will be completed. Most importantly, I think principals need to be visible in the classrooms to evaluate the use of technology in order to assess the success of its implementation, gauge teacher's level of skill with the technology to plan further professional development, and assess students' active role and participation.
   
    As I was researching this question, I came across the site below on Maryland's teacher technology standards website. Although it applies to teachers, I think there are several key points that are applicable to school administrators also.

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/technology/techstandards/standard5.shtm
source: Montgomery County Public Schools- Rockville, MD

Assess student's learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction           -Compare and contrast technology to determine the most suitable type -Facilitate use of a wide array of technologies in the classroom Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use   -Work with the school Media Specialist and/or other faculty resources to determine appropriate materials   -Explore proprietary online resources provided by the school or school system
Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction   -Utilize research-based practices for improving instruction     -Access online resources and databases to support research activities Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction   -Employ knowledge obtained from technology training courses -Collaborate with colleagues to understand effective methods of instruction Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes   -Establish bookmarks of appropriate web sites   -Enable students to explore appropriate content resources Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology   -Create rubrics to evaluate student understanding   -Consider the use of online assessment tools Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning   -Integrate technology and content with teaching and learning theories -Evaluate the effectiveness of technology use in the classroom setting