Learning Specialist/Instructional Designer Proposal Reflection
As I near the end of this course, I'm reflecting on this process of developing and presenting a proposal. It is a lot of work, but really isn't that difficult in putting together. The brainstorming, need assessment and research is the easy part. Meeting with administration and coworkers to discuss the need and the found research can be challenging with the busy schedules. The administration was willing to listen, but their hands are mostly tied in providing technology outside of the budget. Basically, it comes down to the staff funding their own way when the needs are not met. If the technology is purchased, then it is a waiting process of the technology staff to have time to install and program the Chromebooks and SMART Boards, while training staff how to effectively use the equipment. I enjoyed piloting and hosting a peer review. I was able to
perceive the proposal from different viewpoints and recognize the pros and cons to the plan. I love working with others who have the same desires to do what it takes to obtain the technology resources needed for their students. Unfortunately, not all educators want to learn and use technology and I believe it hinders the students throughout the whole school year.
