4 STEPS TO DRIVING A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

STEP1: Implement effective teacher and administrator professional development 

As it relates to using technology, I know that many of my colleagues are at significantly different points in their careers. Hence, the demands of the digital novice and the digital native must be met by flexible professional development. In order for instructors to share knowledge with one another, mentoring and collaboration should be incorporated into the structure of professional development. Additionally, in order to better support their teachers, administrators must receive rigorous training in digital programmes.  

STEP 2: WHEN DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND STRENGTHS OF STUDENTS, BE REALISTIC 

The majority of my students are inherently more tech-savvy than I am. However, I should never assume that my tech-savvy students are adept at using it to further their academic endeavours. This is a skill that I must teach to students. I sometimes feel that a student's propensity to become distracted while using technology indicates a lack of drive, but in reality, it only indicates that the student needs more guidance. I must therefore encourage an atmosphere of reciprocal support so that educators and students can benefit from one another.

STEP 3: USE YOUR MONEY CAREFULLY

For the past fifteen years, I have seen thousands of dollars being wasted by my school administrators on the latest, greatest technological project without any thought to the final result. I must therefore identify clear learning objectives and tie each expense to them.

STEP 4: PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF LEARNING RESULTS

Observe data or student work that demonstrates improvement as a result of technology utilisation. Test results, observations in the classroom, and student portfolios can all be utilised to show progress and achievement. Think about whether or not new technology has affected these outcomes.