Technology Plans

Technology Plans OverviewPlanning for the FutureJulie BarberInformation Systems Management EDLD 5362Dr. AbshireMay 15, 2011

National Education Technology PlanAddresses five general areas:

LearningTeachingAssessmentInfrastructureProductivity

The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) Executive Summary (2010) states that the plan, brings state-of-the art technology into learning to enable, motivate, and inspire all students, regardless of background, languages, or disabilities, to achieve. It leverages the power of technology to provide personalized learning and to enable continuous and lifelong learning (p. x).

Incorporate standards and learning objectives using technology for all content areas Develop resources and implement learning resources that use technology as the basis Anytime/anywhere learning opportunitiesEnhance STEM learning (NETP, 2010, p. 23-24).

Learning

The NETP Executive Summary (2010) states that, technology-based assessments can provide data to drive decisions on the basis of what is best for each and every student and that, in aggregate, will lead to continuous improvement across our entire education system (p. xi).

Develop/implement assessments to give timely feedback Use new technology to improve assessments Use UDL components to assess students Ensure adequate policies to protect privacy while measuring assessmentUse technology-embedded assessments (NETP, 2010, p. 37-38).

Assessment

According to the NETP Executive Summary (2010), teams of connected educators replace solo practitioners, classrooms are fully connected to provide educators with 24/7 access to data and analytic tools, and educators have access to resources that help them act on the insights the data provide (p. xii). Increase opportunities for educators to use technology-based content, resources and tools anywhere/anytimeEncourage formation of communities of practice through social networking Use technology to provide learners with effective teaching tools and opportunities both online and offline Provide preservice and in-service educators with technology-powered professional learning opportunities for curriculum creationDevelop a teaching force skilled in online instruction (NETP, 2010, p. 49-50).Teaching

According to the NETP Executive Summary (2010), An essential component of the learning model is a comprehensive infrastructure for learning that provides every student, educator, and level of our education system with the resources they need when and where they are needed (p. xiii).

Broadband access to the Internet and wireless connectivity for all both in and out of schoolEnsure that every student/educator has at least one Internet access device and software to use in and out of schoolSupport open educational resourcesDevelop and use interoperability standards (NETP, 2010, p. 61-62)

Infrastructure

According the the NETP Executive Summary (2010), We must leverage technology to plan, manage, monitor, and report spending to provide decision-makers with a reliable, accurate, and complete view of the financial performance of our education system at all levels (p. xiv).

Develop a common definition of productivity in educationReplace the classroom organization with demonstration of competenciesDevelop useful measures for the use of technologyDesign, implement, and evaluate technology-powered programs and interventions that will allow students to succeed through school, college, and their careers (NETP, 2010, p. 73-74)

Productivity

Addresses Four General Categories:

Teaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership and Instructional SupportInfrastructure and Technology

Texas Technology Plan

Teaching and Learning

The 21st Century learner expects content to be relevant and presented in a way that applies to the students individual learning style. Learning no longer can be one-size fits all, It must be tailored to the individual and accomplished through a multitude of learning resources, digital content, and multimedia resources in a variety of learning environments (Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, 2006, p. 7).Integrate/monitor the Technology Applications TEKS within the curriculum Implement research-based strategies, electronic student performance data and student-centered learning and emerging technologies with anytime/anywhere access and 24/7 distance learning to encourage collaboration and creativity Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources Support curriculum to ensure safety of students online with Acceptable Use Policies and increase communication with parentsSupport teachers in creating classroom web sites and resources (Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, 2006, p. 21).

D2SC system - manage student data, including assessment and curriculum module

Implement and monitor through the STaR chart the TA state-adopted materials, and TA high school courses

Use of Mobile Labs for online testing and use of Distance Learning program

Equitable computer ratios for students, staff, and educators

School libraries equipped with technology required to meet student learning opportunities

Support online safety through updated Acceptable Use Policies

Support programs to increase communication with parents and the community

Scientific Minds program offered (LCISD Technology Plan, 2009, p. 9-16)LCISD: Are We Meeting National/State Goals in Teaching and Learning?

Anytime/anywhere access to learning opportunities

Use new technology to improve assessments

Use UDL components to assess students

Ensure adequate policies for privacy when assessing

Use technology-embedded assessments such as Student response devices

Implement research-based strategies to improve academic achievement

Support the use of student-centered learning that reaches out to the community in business and industry

Support the use of 24/7 distance education and online opportunities

According to Karen Cator (2010), How to be a learner, how people learn, personalized learning, and UDL principles are key components as well as:Persistent learning recordsSocial interactions for learningPrint to digital content

Crucial Areas To Address

The Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 (2006) states that, Professional development carries the urgent charge of supporting the move from traditional schooling to 21st Century education (p. 24).

Provide professional development for teaching and integrating TA into TEKSProvide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, decision-makingDevelop strategies for all educators, administrators, and librarians to master the Technology Applications Standards and participation in the Master Technology Teacher programEncourage participation in statewide, technology professional development opportunitiesProvide instructional coaches and mentors to support classroom teachers in using technology (The Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, 2006, p. 26)

Educator Preparation

Providing educators with dedicated computers and laptops

Provide technology-driven professional learning opportunities for educators (PD360) and professional development programs

Use of mobile labs for just-in-time training

Use of Instructional Technology Specialist support at each campus

District wide technology Professional Development program with Interact program as well as Lead Teachers for Mentoring and Modeling Program

Distance learning programs for staff development and online training (LCISD Technology Plan, 2009, p. 6-19)

LCISD: Are We Meeting National/State Goals in Educator Preparation?

Encourage participation in statewide, technology professional development opportunities

Encourage educator preparation in the Master Technology Teacher program

Anytime/anywhere access to technology-based content, resources and tools for educators

Encourage formation of communities of practice through social networking for educators

Develop a force skill ed in online instruction

According to Karen Cator (2010), Highly effective, connected, and inspired teaching and formal and informal opportunities for learning

Crucial Areas to Address

According to the Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, (2006), A 21st Century infrastructure will offer high speed connectivity among schools, colleges, medical facilities, libraries, businesses, and homes and will be equipped with ample digital tools and resources for all learners (p. 35).

Design, install and maintain a technology/telecommunications infrastructure that ensures equitable access, including personally configured devices for students and staff with disabilities and personal computing device ratio of 1:1 for students and educators

Develop collaborative funding strategies for anytime/anywhere access.

Build community support for anytime, anywhere Internet access.

Develop an obsolescence program to increase efficiency and use of technology

Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communicating school news and resources with parents and the community

Provide access through meeting interoperability standards

Use strategies for the 24/7 delivery of professional development online using technology

(Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020, 2006, p. 35-36).

Infrastructure

Broadband access and wireless connectivity for all (currently limited to accessing district resources in and outside of district) and increased, security and quality

Use interoperability standards

Provide infrastructure and support for handheld devices, peripherals, and advanced technologies for student access

Provide a refresh plan technology

Collaborative funding strategies and alternative funding

Increase the use of videoconferencing and update classroom videos

Equitable access (LCISD Technology Plan, 2009, p. 6-19).

LCISD: Are We Meeting National/State Goals in Infrastructure?

Broadband access to the Internet and wireless connectivity both inside and outside of school

Ensure that every student/educator has at least one Internet access device and software to use inside and outside of school and personally configured devices for those with disabilities

Support open educational resources

Strive for a personal computing device ratio of 1:1 for students and educators

Build community support for anytime/anywhere Internet access

Incorporate 24/7 community-wide access

Multiple access points (Cator, 2010) Crucial Areas to Address

Administrators are expected to embrace technology for daily tasks as well as capitalize on the use of quality data to drive decisions (Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, 2006, p. 29).

Offer parental and community access to school facilities, library resources, and non-secured data through technologyProvide parents secure electronic access to student informationIncorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal systemsEnsure critical technology applications can be recovered in a timely manner Offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online and other distance learning(Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, 2006, p. 30)

Leadership

Access to online grades and secure student information

Parental and community access to school/district resources inside and outside of the network

Inclusion of technology standards within educator evaluations

Develop requirements for mission critical internet services

Offer online and distance learning opportunities (LCISD Technology Plan, 2009, p. 9-16)

LCISD: Are We Meeting National/State Goals in Leadership?

Anytime/anywhere access to school/district resources with mobility being the future emphasis

Increased emphasis on technology skills on educator appraisals

Cost efficiency

Redesign of current systems for efficiency

Increase use of interoperability standards across all devices inside and outside of school

Process redesign of the classroom and system processes

(Cator, 2010)

Crucial Areas to Address

U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology. (2010, November). Transforming American education learning powered by technology: National education technology plan 2010. Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010.Texas Education Agency State Board of Education. (2006, November). Long range plan for technology Plan 2006-2020. Retrieved on May 15, 2011from http:www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/etac. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. (2009). LCISD technology plan 2009-2011. Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from http://www.lcisd.org/Libraries/Technology_Advisory_Committee/2009-2010_LCISD_Technology_Plan.sflb.ashx.Cator, K. (2010, August 5). Karen Cator on the national education technology plan. Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU .

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