Which Stage Am I in?
Stage 2: Adoption
Stage 3: Adaptation
Stage 4: Appropriation
Stage 5: innovation
Looking at the stages of technology integration slides and having to choose a stage where I am at now, I would say I am in Stage 4: Appropriation, both professionally and personally. I use technology at work for mostly everything and when the internet or one of the technology tools is not working I can not do anything (so I might as well go home)! My current school district also has integrated technology in every classroom with smart boards, iPads, lap tops, and where every student will be using some type of technological tool in the classroom and at home. My confidence in Technology is high and I would definitely integrate it in my classroom whenever possible. I am not sure I would be willing to "borrow" a technology tool from someone without being able to keep it, and I do not think that would be a problem now since everyone has their own tools. Having every kind of technology tool available at work, I think that my co-workers will not have a problem with adapting to technology because they will have to anyway! I did not find any of the stages difficult and I think everyone will have to at least reach stage 3 and adapt to technology changes.
Funny picture quote! I found it interesting when you said all of the teachers you work with would be in the adaptation phase because they *had* to be. This may be true and in some school districts it may even be necessary. But...that can only last so long. Teachers who are true integrators of technology know how and when to integrate on their own.
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