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We are not teaching our students with the tools they have grown up with, and will use in the future. We are not reaching students today because we are teaching with outdated methodologies. We need to be training students to be global citizens and work cooperatively, independently, and knowing how to access and process information. Gone are the days of being taught "to". Comment:
Every technological advancement during the last 100 years, from the telephone to the radio, the TV and combinations thereof were heralded as the development that would change education. Low cost per student ratios, being the ultimate goal. None of the soothsayers were correct. That is, until now. The computer in tandem with the Internet will allow educators to customize education to the needs of the individuals. Allowing students to learn at their speed. Blended programs being set up by the efforts of firms like; Kendall-Hunt will answer the critics who are concerned with the impersonalism of working exclusively on-line. Respectfully submitted by: Lawrence J. Guzzetta, Jr., PhD Teac her/Educator CTE, University of San Diego. guzzetta@dc.rr.com Comment:
Without effective and committed visionary leadership, the progress does not have enough impact on the classroom environment. Comment:
The question needs to be expanded to make it effective. Transformation could be either positive or negative. I would ask: what could transform education to meet the social and economical needs of the individual student and society. I believe the questions is meant to have us assume the above - certainly! Nevertheless, change seems to be the "code" word for so many "problems" in education, when the words change/transformation focus too much on making the content different, rather than more effective. I think we need to watch our language when discussing how we are going to serve our student body better so they have better lives and we have a better society. Comment:
empower the teachers and get them the tools along with training. Comment:
I've seen a principal make or break a school in many different settings. Having a strong, dedicated person lead the school (district)is critical in school reform. Obviously the leader has to be teacher and student focused and model what he/she preaches. Comment:
I think the best way to get technology in the classroom is to get teachers involved. When teachers don't know how to use technology creatively in daily lessons, it would naturally create a situation where teachers would not be as likely to use the technology. Comment:
You can have a vision, possess all the tools, and believe in the power of individualized instruction but if you do not address your own professional growth none of these resources will make a difference in your classroom. Comment:
My vote is for Visionary leadership because without that my other choice, Digital tools and content would be useless. Comment:
If we can foster and encourage visionary leadership, we will have professional learning, a focus on digital tools and content, and individualized instriction. Without visionary leadership, all the others may simply exist in isolation. | 
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