The Importance of Technology to 21st Century Counselors

By: Hannah Daleo

Advantages

Faster:› Communication› Collaboration› Evaluation

School Counselors

Better meet the needs of students Better communication with parents More organizational options More efficient collaboration with

Colleagues

Career Counselors

Have access to all available resources to help your clients at your finger tips and with the click of a button!

Say “Good-bye” to all the paper work…

Guidance Counselors

Better meet the emotional needs of your clients with the use of technology!

Programs:

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft OneNote E-mail Blogs Etc…

Get started now…

Educate your self about what’s out there!

Research what will work best for you! Get the necessary training! And you are ready to be a 21st Century

Technology Savvy Counselor!!!

What are you waiting for?

Its time to join the rest of the technological world!

Don’t get left behind!

The Possibilities are Endless!

Just think of the difference you could be making in the life of a child or an

adult by taking advantage of the technological opportunities before you!

References

Creamer, M. (2000). Technology utilization in the field of school counseling: an action research

study. 1- 11. Hayden, L, Poynton, T, & Sabella, R. (2006).

School counselors' use of technology within theASCA national model's delivery system. Journal of Technology in Counseling, 5(1), 1-6.

Sabella, R, & Booker, B. (2006). Using technology to promote your guidance and counseling program among stake holders. Professional School Counseling, 206-213.