For me, becoming a "change agent" in school is going to involve a lot of risk-taking on my part. I am going to have to let go of my old way of presenting the information to my students and begin presenting my lessons in a more technology geared fashion. Risk-taking is the important part because I have to step out of my comfort zone and create new and exciting ways for students to learn. I know that this will be beneficial to my students in the end and while not every lesson will work as planned, I have to continue to motivate students and engage in ways that speak to them and uses what they are familiar with to reach them.
Being a "change agent" also means getting more people on board to help create this change. This could be done by collaborating with a colleague on a project. I work closely the social studies teacher, but any subject area can be incorporated into English Language Arts. I can create an interdisciplinary project that uses technology for a project. I know for me, if I see how such a project can be done or have help implementing it, I would be more likely to continue such project in the future. It doesn't seem as overwhelming if there is help, especially in the beginning.
Jaronia, I agree with you. Since I already teach with technology because the nature of my job, I am looking to engage the students more fully in the learning process. It will be a challenge, but I hope it's worthwhile.
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