As a School Psychologist, the use of technology is highly important. Scoring that used to take hours now only takes minutes. In addition, the scoring is now much more accurate, given the reduction of human-error. Technology is also imperrative for sharing testing results, ideas, and student-progress. Not only does technology make the job easier and more efficient, it makes it more accurate. Accurate data leads to more effective student-support.
In addition to the use of technology we are all aready aware of, the use of modern apps such as blogs, wikis, and databases can also help this ever-growing field. The ability to help students through online collaboarion is a useful tool. Being able to reflect with other mental-health care professionals and get feedback and ideas within hours is invaluable. This allows professionals in a very isolated field to work together, which is also more efficient and more productive than working alone. No longer do we have to feel like we are the only mental health professionals in the building.
Lastly, the use of techology in this field is invaluable to parents. Concerned parents can connect with us and get as response within minutes. In addition, parents can access our websites and blogs to get information about how they can help their students at home.
Technology has definitely improved our ability to communicate quickly with parents and outside professionals. It is so much easier to send a quick e-mail than it is to play phone tag and track someone down during the school day.
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