After reading through this week’s materials, I wanted to focus on the Triple E Framework developed by Liz Kolb as a model for digital leadership. This framework focuses on how well technology engages, enhances, and extends student learning, rather than using technology for distraction. I believe this is an effective model for schools, and my own school, as it encourages student engagement, learning and achievement, and being purposeful with technology.
When developing a technology integration plan, there are several people I would want to get in touch with and involve. I would first reach out to teachers and staff across all grade levels, not just my 4th grade team, because they are the ones implementing technology daily and can provide insight into what works and what challenges they face in the classroom. In addition, I would involve school administrators, instructional coaches, and district staff to make sure that any integration aligns with curriculum, building, and district standards. It is also important to include parents, students, and community members. These are the people that will directly be impacted by technology use and can offer a different perspective than school staff. Technology integration should be aligned with current school and district goals. For example, if a school is focused on improving writing skills and student engagement, technology tools can be used to support those goals rather than distract from them. In my 4th grade classroom, I could use tools like Pear Deck and WeWillWrite to support our writing instruction that is already in our curriculum. These tools allow students to collaborate, receive immediate feedback, and stay actively engaged in lessons. By aligning technology with existing goals, it becomes a natural, and somewhat seamless, extension of our daily lessons.
To support technology implementation, I would create opportunities for teachers to learn together through monthly staff meetings, professional development and grade-level team collaboration. Also, teachers could observe lessons where technology is being used successfully in the classroom, share strategies with one another, and reflect on their experiences or challenges. Hands-on learning opportunities and continuous support from admin would help teachers feel more confident and encourage them to try new things.
When evaluating the success of a technology integration plan, I would focus on outcomes such as student engagement, how well they understood the standard (writing task), and their ability to apply skills in meaningful ways. It is also important to consider the digital divide, which can impact students’ access to devices, internet, and digital literacy skills. To address this, schools should ensure equitable access to technology and provide support for students and families who may need it. All students at my current school have access to a chrome book throughout the school day, so all students will be able to use technology in the classroom. Gathering feedback from teachers, students, and families through tools like Google form surveys or discussions would give me data and ideas for any alterations that might need to be made. The Triple E Framework also serves as a model for change because it encourages ongoing reflection and intentional decision-making, especially when it comes to technology. By consistently asking whether technology is engaging, enhancing, and extending learning, teachers can make more effective choices and extend their lessons. In my current school community, this model could be applied by using it as a guide during lesson planning, professional development, and collaboration with teams. Overall, the Triple E Framework provides a strong, student-centered approach to digital leadership that can support meaningful teaching.
Citations :
Kolb, L. (n.d.). About the Triple E Framework. Triple E Framework. https://www.tripleeframework.com/about.html
Hello Ella!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your focus on the Triple E Framework and how you emphasized using technology to enhance learning, not just for the sake of it. That's something I think a lot of classrooms struggle with. I also agree that involving teachers, students, and families is important since they all bring different perspectives. Your point about supporting teachers through collaboration and training really stood out too. Overall, you did a great job connecting the framework to real classroom use.
I really appreciated reading your post, especially the way you connected the Triple E framework to the work happening in your own classroom. Your point about focusing on engagement, enhancement, and extension instead of using technology just for the sake of it really resonates with me. I also liked that you are thinking beyond grade levels and involving teachers across the school because they are the ones who see firsthand what tools actually support learning and which ones fall short.
ReplyDeleteOverall, your explanation of how the Triple E Framework can guide lesson planning and professional development makes a strong case for why it is a useful model for digital leadership.
Hi Ella! I really enjoyed reading your post and how you connected the Triple E Framework to your 4th grade classroom. I totally agree that focusing on how technology enhances and extends learning, rather than only focusing on engagement, is so very important. I also liked your examples of using Pear Deck and WeWillWrite. Those tools really support collaboration and feedback in a meaningful way. Your point about aligning technology with current goals, like writing, makes it have a definite purpose. I also agree with what you stated on teacher collaboration and support. Seeing strategies in action and learning from each other can make a HUGE difference in how comfortable teachers feel using technology.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. One of the ideas that really stuck out to me was one of your stakeholders being teachers. I talked about this in my blog post too, about how important it is to include teachers voices because they are the ones putting these frameworks into action, so I really appreciated you talking about that. A lot of times we see new materials getting put into classrooms with teachers who have no say, and it tends to cause a lot of misunderstandings, or it does not truly work! The teachers having a voice is sooo important when introducing ideas like this into school districts! Great post!
ReplyDeleteHello Hella! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The Triple E framework is indeed great for reaching the goal of implementing the implementing the technology for learning purpose. The opportunities for teachers to be trained through staff meetings, professional development and grade level collaboration is also a good way to make them involved.
ReplyDeleteMy discussions with my team this week actually brought up some of these same ideas. We talked about tools like Pear Deck and Quill. Pear Deck was one that some didn’t really like, but it did lead to a good conversation about engagement. They questioned whether students were truly learning from it or if they were just engaged because the technology was in front of them. I can see both sides of that argument, especially when thinking about the Triple E Framework and making sure technology is actually enhancing learning and not just keeping students busy.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of We Will Write before, but some of our teachers have started using Quill, which sounds like it could be comparable. I do think there is something valuable about tools that provide immediate feedback. That kind of feedback can help individualize learning and give students the chance to revisit skills they missed before moving on.
Overall, both tools sound like they can be effective when used with intention. It really seems like you have a good handle on being purposeful with your technology choices, which is what makes the biggest difference.