EDLD 590 Module 5 Assignment

1. Response To:
Are Schools and
Technology Leaders Doing
Enough?
By:
Michelle Lewis
EDLD 590
Module Five

2. How can we use technology to improve the plight
of high poverty and/or low achieving students?
 In order to improve the plight of high poverty and/or low
achieving students, technology can be utilized by:
 Providing students with assisted instruction and multiple
drills.
 Allows students to learn using a method that is fun and
familiar. (Students enjoy social networking via computer,
therefore most are familiar with technology.)
 Allows students to learn using discreet methods, so they
won’t be afraid of appearing incompetent in front of their
peers (This is an awesome strategy for Special Needs
Students).
 In some cases, technology can promote job readiness skills,
such as becoming familiar with Microsoft Programs.

3. How can School Leaders move beyond “the stuff” to
MEANINGFUL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION BASED ON
IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT?
 School Leaders can provide meaningful technology by:
 Making the utilization of technology MANDATORY in
all classes.
 Placing websites on the comprehensive curriculum
that are aligned with current Grade Level
Expectations.

4. What do you think contributes to the feeling of lack of
support expressed by teachers?
 I think teachers possess feelings of lack of support
because:
 Salary does not equal workload. Teachers rarely receive
overtime and bonuses for their hard work and endless
dedication to students.
 Lack of parental support.
 Lack of support by administration in reprimanding students
for negative behaviors and for lack of classroom supplies.
 The thought that all teachers are not treated equally.

5. What could you do to address this issue?
 To address the following issue, there are several steps
that can be taken:
 An anonymous survey can be given to teachers to find out
their concerns.
 A forum can be held and moderated by administration to
hear teacher concerns.
 On a higher level, before implementing new bills and
legislation, individuals such as the mayor, representatives,
senators, and governors, should complete volunteer hours in
the classroom and meet with teachers on a regular basis.