Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You take more formal training.
You want to stay current with technology. You also want the proof that
you have this education. It seems logical to enroll in a certified course.
That way, you'll get the proper training and the credentials that go with
it.
Technology coordinator Dave Betts has found formal training extremely useful
in determining what system to install and maintain at the school.
"This training, plus my training as an educator, has helped to determine
what software applications are most useful to other educators as well as students.
For instance, what is the best integrated software package to use and what
grading programs will be most useful and user-friendly," says Betts.
You sign up for the courses, and find that keeping current actually makes
your job easier. By staying informed, you can guarantee that you are purchasing
technology for the school that is the best quality for the best price.
Although it costs money out of your own pocket to take such
training, you are becoming a more desirable employee. You have more to offer
the school. When it comes time for a review, or even if you start looking
for work elsewhere, it is to your advantage to have this extra training