Many educators find it difficult to use technology not only in their classrooms but in their personal life. As an administrator priority must be with introducing educators to the many uses of technology with hands on instruction. Educators must be in control of their teaching practices/strategies, tools, and knowledge. To give them the control, provide equipment that is up-to-date and complete. That is, often technology is introduced, but something is missing. New programs are implemented without the equipment and/or materials "they are on back-order"; or "only half the order arrived", the trainers had to reschedule. These events ALWAYS lose any interest and buy-in supporters of technology would have enjoyed.
Therefore, when the supporter of technology is ready to present, it is crucial that all equipment, materials and instructors/trainers are in place. What is more discouraging and frustrating, than to buy a PC come home and find that a needed EEEE cord did not come with it. Your first experience and thought in this situation is to take the entire unit back to the store; but since the PC is set up and need or want it you return to the store purchasing all that you need. People who have functioned without the PC and do not want it will take it back. This means if you are supporting technology have everything a novice will need to start working immediately with the items. Have them start working with the technology immediately following the presentation/instruction.
Instruction must be given in an environment where hands on manipulation of the new equipment/materials can be used and demonstrated. Learners need immediate feedback on whether or not they are doing something correctly. A superior supporter of technology wants to aid and provide immediate assistance and feedback. When an administrator/supporter of technology wants their project to succeed they must provide for total learning instruction, implementation, and assessment.
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