Technology+Initiative

For this SEA (Structured External Assignment), I was instructed to find a technology need and address it by structuring a technology initiative. The technology initiative was to include leadership, need, purpose, reason, assessment, and evaluation, along with the components listed in greater detail below under "Process." The purpose for this assignment was learning how to research, propose, fund, implement, and evaluate a technology initiative in the educational setting.
 * Description of Project:**

In planning the the technology initiative the this assignment, I thought about using a technology that is not redily available as of yet, but will be used in the near future. As an automotive technology instructor, we do not always have access to the vehicles we need to complete certain aspects of a particular job task or function. What I am looking to cover in my classrrom is an Interactive Automotive Repair software that will allow students to make simulated repairs on vehicles that are not actually in the automotive shop, but can still gain insight on how to make the specific repair using all of the technical guidenace approved by technical manuals, but not actually place their hands on the vehicle. By doing this, the students can still perform the basic tasks needed to comply with certain aspects of the training, and not rely on having an actual vehicle on hand to perform the service or repair. Students will become familiarized with the hardware and software that will be utilized for this technology and once they are accustomed to using this technology will be allowed to compete as individuals or teams to see if they can perform maintenance repairs or services better than their competitors.
 * Process:**

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. . This was not my favorite assignment of the entire technology portion of the Applied Technology degree, but it did give insight on what is needed if you have to draw up a proposal and sell it like you really need the equipment or software upgrade that you are requesting for you classroom or department in your school. I liked having to look things up, but not knowing exactly what was or is needed to implement my software package makes it a little harder in some cases and I can’t get any information on the Interactive software yet because it has proprietary information and cannot be released for public viewing as of yet. I am just glad that I was able to see a sample version of the software and it looks as though it will be an amazing tool for learning when it becomes available. Overall this was a good assignment, just not one of my favorites to complete. Not I just need to get through the presentation and the technology side of this degree is gone and the rest should be a nice easy 4 classes to get to May 2011 and graduation.
 * 1. || Vision and Personal Philosophy of Education ||
 * 2. || Needs Assessment & Identification of Focus Area ||
 * 3. || Initiatives to Address Needs ||
 * 4. || Addressing Standards ||
 * 5. || Hardware & Software Components and Licensure ||
 * 6. || Funding ||
 * 7. || Professional Development & Support ||
 * 8. || Maintenance Procedures & Recycling Timeline ||
 * 9. || Evaluation and Modification Strategies ||
 * 10. || Bibliography ||
 * Reflection:**