Even though courses may include lectures, readings, outside research efforts, class discussions, as well as individual or small group presentations, these activities are not generally conducted in the classroom, utilizing Internet and presentation software enhancements. As an excessive number of graduate education departments are not equipped to offer school administrators classes which involve immediate Internet and database research activities, and/or technological presentations directly within the classroom, the researcher notes the need to secure this training from other sources (Donlevy, 2004, ¶ 14). VI. Technology for School Administrators Implementation
In previous experiences, the researcher learned that including routine utilization of technological tool proved helpful in examining this issue of technology for school administrators. As technology, evidenced in the day-to-day life of schools, proves vital, school administrators have no choice but to prepare themselves to know how to effectively utilize programs designed to prepare future school leaders (Donlevy, 2004). Some of the technological areas school administrators need to display competence in include, but may not be limited to the following uses of technology:
1. Internet searching,
2. database researching,
3. accessing video-on-demand/video-streaming resources,
4. demonstrating expertise with Personal Digital Assistants,
5. using presentation software, and
6. other existing and emerging technological capabilities. (¶ 16)
VII. Technology for School Administrators Experiences
Previously, the researcher attended a class that incorporated technology directly into its program, which provided the researcher the opportunity to enter the workforce better prepared to meet the technological challenges of the designated position of the school administrator. Donlevy (2004, ¶ 17) stresses that it is vital that college and university programs which aim to prepare future educational leaders strive to improve the technological,...
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