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In regards to productivity and professional practice, Rudnesky (2006) gave the best advice, "be passionate about it or don't do it." Applying technology to enhance personal productivity starts with an example. Showing personal commitment to enhacing technology skills demonstrates the need for others to follow. The article also stated that some administrators stress technology advancement but do not apply it to their own lifestyle. Reviewing and researching new technology shows how one stays current (Rudnesky, 2006). Technology Facilitation Standard V states that one must "continually evaluate professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning and disseminate findings to district administrators" (Twomey, Shamburg, & Zieger, 2006).

Technology is not an option; schools must stay current. "Technology has allowed teachers to become facilitators instead of lecturers, and students become active learners rather than passive listeners," states Rudnesky (2006). Productivity, professional practice, and student learning go hand-in-hand. The article continued to state how students are able to go beyond expectations and use critical thinking skills. To begin productivity, Rudnesky (2006) suggested first bridging the technology gap among faculty. To bridge this gap take small steps towards a goal. He suggests one-to-one peer mentoring, where teachers learned faster and gained confidence using new technology.

Schools must constantly determine the effectiveness of new technology in teaching and learning. Rudnesky (2006), uses the example of a whiteboard in the classroom; students were asked a question and shown a small DVD clip on the whiteboard to engage the students in the question. The effectiveness of the whitebaord had students answering who normally would not, and brought a new level of critical thinking to the classroom (Rudnesky, 2006). As teachers were more productive in learning new technology, student achievement was reached.

Rudnesky, F. (2006). Raise the bar for everyone with technology integration. Principal Leadership, 6 (6),
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Twomey, C. R., Shamburg, C. & Zieger, L.B. (2006). Teachers as technology leaders: a guide to ISTE
technology facilitation and technology leadership accreditation.

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