In my school, the technology coordinator for our district has prohibited staff from using Google products. He's a Microsoft guy, who wants to maintain a consistent platform across the district. While I understand the ease of consistency, I also know that disregarding free, intuitive products that make many educators' lives easier is frustrating.
As I search for a library media specialist position, I am looking for a district that embraces the intricacies of education, as opposed to impeding them It is toward this end that I have selected Google Blogger for my most recent Kent LIS course. Numerous districts in central Ohio utilize Google, and I want to be prepared to integrate it with zeal.
That's a shame that your tech coordinator discourages staff from using something that is FREE and is saturating the market. tsk tsk.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Holly. I worked every angle I could to change his mind, but to no avail. He's leaving for another, larger district, so it's possible things may change.
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