The Effects of the National Technology Plan on Aldine ISD
William Danes EDLD 5362 Section 8026
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Contents of Presentation 21 st Century Learner Out line of
Aldine ISD current (2009 2012)Technology Plan Relates to the State
Plan Main goals of National Plan Relates to the National Plan
Recommended changes to the Aldine Technology Plan
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The Target of the Technology Plans 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. Texas Education Agency. Long-Range Plan for
Technology, 2006-2020, Austin, Texas, 2006.
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Aldine ISD Technology Plan Three Primary Objectives Aldine ISD
will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement. Aldine
ISD will implement effective student management strategies to
improve student behavior. Aldine ISD will improve parent/community
relations by creating a welcoming environment in all
campuses/facilities/departments Bamberg, W. (Superintendent)
(2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.6
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Aldine ISD Technology Plan Technology will be used to
facilitate meeting the objectives and goals. Professional
Development will be provided as needed to encourage students,
staff, and community to use technology as responsible, productive
citizens, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. District wide
applications and solutions to facilitate electronic communication.
Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan
2009-2012. Houston p.6
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Aldine ISD Technology Plan New campus and administrative
locations will be receive current technologies and services
Networks and computers will be refreshed on a schedule The theme of
interdisciplinary instruction will model the use of technology in
every subject area. Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD
Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.6
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Aldine ISD Technology Plan There are grade specific goals for
the students in Aldine ISD in relation to the use of technology.
Teachers must use technology in new and creative ways as an
instructional and production tool. There must be a move from
teacher as font of knowledge to student-centered instruction.
Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan
2009-2012. Houston p.7
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Aldine ISD Technology Plan Web 2.0 tools will be adopted in a
safe, instructionally appropriate manner. Bamberg, W.
(Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012.
Houston p.7
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Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) Goals Teaching and
Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership,
Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for
Technology Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020
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Texas LRPT Texas Goal: Teaching and Learning (does include
specific grade level expectations) Aldine Goal: Demonstrate
sustained growth in student achievement Texas Long Range Plan for
Technology 2006- 2020
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Texas LRPT Texas Goal: Educator Preparation and Development
Aldine Goal: No clear goal directly linked to this goal Texas Long
Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020
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Texas LRPT Texas Goal: Leadership, Administration, and
Instructional support Aldine Goal: Use technology to improve
communication Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020
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Texas LRPT Texas Goal: Infrastructure for Technology Aldine
Goal: Provide a safe and secure technical environment for students
and staff Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 Adopted in fall of 2010
Outlines an ambitious technology plan for the country It has five
main goals Learning Assessment Teaching Infrastructure
Productivity
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 National Goal 1.0:
Learning All learners will have engaging and empowering learning
experiences both in and outside of school that prepares them to be
active, creative knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our
globally networked society. Aldine Goal: Demonstrate sustained
growth in student achievement Karen Cator on the National Education
Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 National Goal 2.0:
Assessment Our education system at all levels will leverage the
power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data
for continuous improvement Aldine Goal Not a goal that clearly
aligns with National Plan Karen Cator on the National Education
Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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Natioanal Education Technology Plan 2010 National Goal 3.0:
Teaching Professional educators will be supported individually and
in teams by technology that connects them to data, content,
resources, expertise, and learning experiences that can empower and
inspire them to provide more effective teaching for all learners.
Aldine Goal: Not a goal that is clearly aligns with National Plan
Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on
May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 National Goal 4.0:
Infrastructure All students and educators will have access to a
comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need
it. Aldine Goal: Provide a safe and secure technical environment
for students and staff. Karen Cator on the National Education
Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 National Goal
5.0:Productivity Our education system at all levels will redesign
processes and structures to take advantage of the power of
technology to improve learning outcomes while making more efficient
use of time, money, and staff Aldine Goal: Use technology to
improve communication Karen Cator on the National Education
Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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National Education Technology Plan 2010 Top Priorities as
outlined by Karen Cator Improve Access Manage Print to Digital
Transition Focus on Front lines Continuous Improvement Karen Cator
on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15,
2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU
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Recommendations Align district plan with both the state and the
national technology plans Revisit Goals of the Technology Plan for
Aldine ISD Identify those areas of strength within the district
that are already in compliance with the state and national plans
Identify computer to student ratio that best supports technology
plans at all levels and determine best way to reach that ratio
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Recommendations Examine need of infrastructure to handle 24/7
access Examine need of infrastructure to accept various types of
tools to access technology
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Referenced: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Education
Technology. Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by
Technology, Washington, D.C., 2010. Texas Education Agency.
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, Austin, Texas, 2006.
Aldine Independent School District. Aldine ISD Technology Plan
2009-2012. Houston, Texas, 2009 Karen Cator on the National
Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU Arne Duncan Talks about
the 2010 National Ed Tech Plan. Retrieved on May 11, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0PcTd_pIE
