Discussion 1

"Curriculum Implementation" Please respond to the following:

Discuss at least three primary reasons people (administrators, teachers, parents, and / or students) often resist change, especially regarding the implementation of new technologies in educational settings. Propose at least two ways to overcome people's resistance to change. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Analyze the curriculum implementation models explained in the textbook (e.g., Organizational-Developmental Model, Systems Model, etc.) and consider the educational setting where you work or plan to work in the future. Discuss the model that you believe would be most effective for implementing a major change from an electives-based, liberal arts curriculum to an outcomes-based, school-to-work curriculum with core science, math, and technology courses. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Discussion 2

"Successful Implementation" Please respond to the following:

Assume that the administrator of a school district with six schools (one high school, two middle schools, and three elementary schools with a population of 2,000 students) has appointed you to make decisions about integrating the latest technology into the K-12 classrooms. There is a $200,000 budget available for the first year of the program. Recommend at least two types of technology and ways to integrate the technology into classrooms for use by teachers and students. Provide a rationale to support your response.