PLO 8

Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of learning and leadership (PLO 8).

Program Learning Outcome 8 is a program learning outcome that gives the capacity to use technology to teach someone something new.  Technology is not only earmarked for student’s but also can be carried over into all areas of education.  As an instructor, the use of technology and new ways of teaching can be the difference in how the attention of the students is gained and maintained. Though technology is useful in many aspects of teaching or directing, there are other avenues to use to obtain the attention of the audience.

Learning and leadership can be enriched inside organizations by increasing work satisfaction, productivity, and motivation that will result in “small wins” for all stakeholders.  Although “small wins” are different for everyone, a positive behavior is the outcome of any “small win” because it alters one’s behavior positively.  To increase “small wins” within an organization, changes must be made to improve work performance (Riggio, 2012).  Organizational changes tend to elicit different reactions, thoughts, and motivation.  Change outcomes are unpredictable, but the benefits are foreseen.  An effective implementation change of strategy will result in “small wins” that will positively impact everyone involved (Spiro, 2011).  The benefits of a small win always reinforce the positive to the student and educator.  It is also observed that through “small wins” teachers can create momentum to build upon for the next teaching goal.

This activity will cover Program Learning Outcome 8 “demonstrates the ability to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of learning and leadership.” 

Supporting Learning and Leadership with Technology

References

Liu, Chih Cu. & Chen, I Ju. (April 2010). Evolution of constructivism. Contemporary

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Riggio, E. R. (2012). Using “small wins” to advance your work career. Psychology

Today. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201201/using-small-wins-advance-your-work-career

Spiro, J. (2011). Leading change step-by-step: Tactics, tools, and tales. San Francisco, 

Ca. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.