Donna's+Context+of+Change


 * Making Good Change Happen**

Context of Change
//__Faculty members__// //__Me__//
 * What learning will need to take place and by whom?**
 * Becoming aware of the need for a change and understanding the process involved in implementing change.
 * Understanding that change takes time and the outcome from change is not an immediately recognized.
 * Learning about the difference between behavioral modification and constructivism motivational theories.
 * That the ecology of the environment, which includes the philosophy of how students learn, needs to shift to constructivism theory of learning.
 * Needs to have a paradigm shift in the culture of faculty that will include the willingness to learn and implement technology that supports learning.
 * I will go to references and literature on change to keep learning more about change.
 * I will need to research and discover technology that should be considered for acceptance and implementation.’
 * Change takes time so I won’t anticipate any immediate outcome from the change or change process. Don’t get discouraged and expected set backs.


 * How will you address the learning needs and challenges?**
 * Communicate the learning needs I’ve identified, communicate what I’m proposing, what has happened and what is expected. Communicate frequently and thoroughly.
 * Get feedback from faculty at each step and include their feedback when applicable into the plan. Allow faculty to take the lead on components of the proposed plan.
 * Try to take the strength of each faculty member and assign him or her a task in the change process that allows him or her to capitalize on his or her strength.
 * Making adjustments in the physical environment to support faculty members’ incorporation of technology and other teaching modalities that support constructivism theory of learning.
 * I will model the use of constructivism learning activities to the faculty.
 * I will teach, mentor and support the learning of technology.