Your team is resistant to change in educational technology. How can you convince them of its importance?

Showing the benefits such as improved efficiency, enhanced learning experiences, and long-term time savings. Also important to remember that not always, some changes are going to be easy.

Clearly articulate the benefits of integrating new educational technology. Focus on how it can improve teaching effectiveness, student engagement, learning outcomes, and efficiency in administrative tasks. Use concrete examples and case studies if possible.

A equipe pode temer a mudança, sentir-se insegura sobre suas habilidades para usar novas tecnologias ou ter receio do impacto na sua carga de trabalho.

Understand Their Concerns Listen Actively: Engage with team members to understand their concerns and resistance. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, concerns about workload, or skepticism about effectiveness, knowing their concerns will help you address them directly. Acknowledge Valid Points: Recognize and validate any legitimate concerns they may have. This shows that you respect their perspective and are willing to address their needs. Communicate the Benefits Highlight Benefits: Clearly articulate how the new technology will benefit the team and improve educational outcomes. Focus on specific advantages such as increased efficiency, enhanced student engagement, and better learning outcomes.

It’s understandable that some teachers are still deciding whether to embrace digital methods, as they have grown very comfortable with traditional approaches. They may need strong reasons to blend in or make the switch. However, teachers new to technology often thrive in a blended learning environment, where traditional teaching seamlessly integrates with digital tools. This approach has proven to be highly effective. Let them know that “Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers is transformational” George Couros “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” Bill Gates.

Share success stories from other institutions or within your own organization where similar technology implementations have led to positive outcomes. Peer success can be a powerful motivator.

A equipe pode não estar familiarizada com os benefícios e as possibilidades da tecnologia educacional ou não ter tido experiências positivas com ela no passado.

In the regions where I primarily work, the success of Edtech tools is often measured by students excelling in external exams. Less emphasis is placed on creating safe learning environments, imparting lifelong digital skills, and streamlining teachers' workloads. I aim to redefine success by sharing stories from other schools that align with these broader principles. Even in the most successful schools with integrated technology, some teachers struggle to keep up, potentially hindering progress. However, the bigger picture is to prepare interactive lessons, spark curiosity, and equip learners with essential digital skills for life.

Sharing success stories from other institutions can be a motivator to an extent as it may lead to a negative competition, in- stead a group can be created within the organisation to test, experience and have I hand results.

Success and use cases are invaluable in securing early adoption in your team. Don't fall into the trap of presenting a stats sheet. Quantified success has its place, numbers help to sell the value of the technology at a glance. To get real buy-in from your team though, you need to present qualitative success stories that relay how the tool directly impacted real employees in their daily tasks. Choose key quotes to highlight that showcase this impact and make sure the case is succinct and to the point. Sourcing the success cases from other companies or institutions is good but sourcing them from other departments or teams internally is even better.

Crie um ambiente seguro para que a equipe possa expressar suas opiniões e discutir os prós e contras da tecnologia educacional.

Training is at the heart of our Edtech revolution, and we strive to make it as hands-on as possible. We show teachers practical use cases for the tools, often witnessing their amazement as they realize the full potential of these technologies. With demo accounts featuring premium options, educators can explore and experiment, providing feedback while group leaders assess their progress weekly. Additionally, our professional learning network resembles breakout rooms where educators share their learning progressions and adapt these new skills. It's truly fascinating to see their growth and enthusiasm.

Offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to alleviate fears about using new technology. Ensure that your team feels comfortable and confident in using the tools effectively.

Training as mentioned is one of the strongest method of implementation. With hands on activities it can bring out major results. I would like to add more insight on this. Training can be concluded by assigning a micro project on the technology which was trained.

Without regular and consistent support, no new technology rollout can truly succeed. It's easy to get tunnel vision when you see how this new technology works and the benefit it will have, but for your team it's a brand new puzzle that has to be navigated. When deciding on your rollout plan, you need to decide on pre and post rollout training options. Pre-training should focus on core ideas, functions and terminology that people need to hit the ground running with the new technology. Use cases can be incorporated very effectively here. Post-training should emphasise applying the new technology to your existing SOPs and tasks. Your training does not need to be lengthy. It can be done little and often.

Apresente pesquisas, estudos de caso e exemplos concretos que demonstrem como a tecnologia pode melhorar o ensino, a aprendizagem e o engajamento dos alunos.

Involve your team in the decision-making process. Seek their input on selecting the right technology solutions that align with their needs and preferences.

Dialogue is fundamental for the implementation of any new technology. Equally important is providing your team with real opportunities to participate in the decision-making process. I repeat: real opportunities! This means that the team must have power in this process. When you do this, you begin to foster a sense of product ownership among team members, create co-responsibility, and a genuine desire for the success of the changes. I have done this in practice, and it is one of the best solutions for this type of challenge.

A new technology may be shiny, but it just might not work for your team. The only way to know this is to plan for feedback and evaluation from the start. Establish what you consider to be success factors for your usage. Try establishing these using SMART principles. Create a feedback framework that can identify actionable outcomes each time you review. A consistent framework should be based on the Success factors you defined earlier. Ensure regular check ins with core users and subject matter experts. Focus on both the positive & negative experiences that occur during use of the new technology. Set a time period to measure effectiveness , after that set period, meet with stakeholders and decide on whether continuing usage is an option

It's important to let the team know about changes that will happen. When people don't know that something is happening, the resistance starts. The resistance will be worse in the future.

For students, essential digital skills include being able to: use devices like a computer, for simple, personal and work tasks, find and use information on the internet, understand how to be safe and responsible online, communicate socially and professionally using email, messaging and social media. Digital skills is not just about learning how to use technology. It also involves developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. These skills are essential for success in the workforce, where technology is increasingly important.

As mudanças são constantes e a adaptação é fundamental. No entanto, nem sempre é fácil convencer toda a equipe sobre a importância e os benefícios de integrar novas ferramentas e metodologias ao ensino.

- Según mi experiencia cuando alguien experimenta las facilidades que te brinda la tecnologia, uno se puede convencer de ello.

Communicate the long-term vision for educational technology and how it aligns with broader educational goals and trends. Help your team see the potential for growth and innovation.

The experience of technology is often the best way to see changed minds and mindsets. We can sometimes overcomplicate the idea of how technology works, assuming that it takes a great deal of skill and knowledge to manage. However, with more human-centered design and learner-focused experience testing, technology is more accessible and easier to engage with.