In order to transform teaching and learning in the classroom, the need to transform educator preparation is also needed. Learning is continuous and in order to set the example for our students, educators need to become life long learners as well. In order to implement technology into our classrooms, we, as educators, need to increase our learning in the areas that will help benefit our students of today. Students are around technology everyday and they strive from it. In order to prepare our students for the world beyond school, we embrace technology into our classrooms but, not only embrace but implement effectively and appropriately. Thus this is why the purpose of professional development should be to not only transform teaching, but to provide skills and practices that renew and invigorate teachers’ passion for teaching.
In order to promote and maintain continuous professional development, all stakeholders need to have input in the support and structure of the professional learning. The Texas Education Agency in an effort to ensure that new strategies are being implemented can establish requirements pertaining to professional learning for all teachers including that in the area of technology. They along with SBEC (State Board for Educator Certification) can collaboratively work together to make sure that teacher preparation programs are adequately preparing future teachers for what is presently being used and what could become useful in the classroom. Regional and local agencies can continue to provide support by way of specialists, distance learning opportunities, and research in providing meaningful professional development. The use of technology should not stop at the high school level. Technology and the use of technology should be present at the higher education level.
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