Module 4: Reflect on Communicating with Stakeholders

What are the top three things to communicate when introducing the concept of technology integration to a specific group of stakeholders? You can think of this as your learning objectives when preparing a presentation, website, article, etc. In other words, what three things must your audience understand in order to be fully supportive of the school's mission to integrate technology?

1.  How will the use of technology enhance learning, or why is it necessary?  
2.  How will students learn to be safe on the Internet (Digital Citizenship)
3.  How will teachers manage the use of technology?

It is important for parents and community members to know why the technology is needed and how it will benefit students.  It is also important for people to understand that technology allows students to communicate with others, find information quickly,  and present their information in an appealing manner.  It gives students real world application and a foundation to grow as learners.  

Digital Citizenship is important for students to learn, so they can be responsible on the Internet.  Digital footprints are so important in today's world.  Making sure students create a positive one is crucial.  It is also equally important for parents to learn as well, so they can better support and monitor their children.  Parents and community members need to know the dices are being managed in the classroom, but parent need to manage them at home as well.

If these three things are being communicated with parents and community members, then the integration of technology in education will be more successful.