Chapter 3

Administrators, and others, are very hesitant to implement technology. Based upon their age and aptitude towards technology, many administrators (and many others) steer away from this complex world of gigabytes and megabytes. As I read through chapter 3, I am overwhelmed by the many possible avenues to venture. Google docs or Zoho are just a couple of the sites I never knew existed, though I’m sure other have been using these sites for some time now.

I realize that even the “computer-phobes” use technology without realization. Our daily withdrawal from the ATM, the check-out line at the store, mobile technology such as cell phones and PDA’s, to name a few. Even I am comfortable with email as they are now a mainstay of my communication with others. If I am comfortable with various forms of technology that make me more productive, then, technology in my world is a success. Often I become overwhelmed with the magnitude of uses and tend to shut down. Change and modification then comes to a virtual halt. As chapter 3 states, “Simplify, don’t complicate.”

It would be nice if administrators who do get involved with technology support and nurture their staff. Technology is like learning a new language; be patient. Also, administrators must allow for a learning curve of sorts. When you learn a new language or topic it does take time before you can understand the “big picture.”