Module 5 Reading Response

After reading the article "5 Considerations for Digital Age Leaders" by Lotta Larson, Teresa Miller, and Mike Ribble, I find myself agreeing with a lot of what the article talks about. I feel that in order for teachers to be successful in using technology in their classroom they need to be both properly trained but also have enough support to implement. Teachers need to be properly trained on not just what the technology is but how they can easily add it into their teaching. Just like the article stated teachers already have enough on their plate, so if they are to integrate technology they need to see exactly how it will benefit them and why they should use it. I know that I am shown new technology to use in my classroom but I have a hard time implementing it because I do not have the time to play with it. If an administrator or other technology specialist could show  me and immediate benefit of using that technology then I would be more apt to use it. I also agree with the article in that teachers struggle to keep up with technology because it is constantly changing. Students thrive on the newest and latest gadget and software whereas most teachers are trying to become proficient in the technology and then something new comes out and we struggle to keep up with the changing times. Integrating technology into a classroom is something that the district, campus, administration, and all teachers must commit to in order to become successful teachers of the 21st century learner.