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Developing a Technology Plan

Definition The optimum plan will embody the dreams, aspirations, and visions of individuals involved and interested in maximally-effective education for that community. A written document that represents the very best thinking accumulated in a particular environment for the purpose of studying technology infusion, then recommending direction for the future. Specific instructional uses improving instruction preparing educators for new roles modernizing schools and facilities developing networks and technology infrastructures generating support and sharing ideas and resources Steps in the Recipe for Success Committee representation: involve all stakeholders Report progress: take inventory Collaborative approach: develop ownership Establish timelines and set target dates: working toward the goal Build consensus: administrative and instructional goals Formulate plan: written and integrated into the school's goals Implement the plan: commitment Evaluate the plan: annual review Teacher education: ongoing in-service Components of the Plan Specific goals and objectives, and a strategy for achieving them A plan for the use of existing technologies A determination of additional technology needs Maintenance and obsolescence strategies A timeline for implementation A budget Funding and acquisition possibilities Staff development opportunities Implementation strategies Process for ongoing evaluation Five Criteria to be addressed in the plan (required for E-Rate process) The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education services; The plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education services; The plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education services; The plan must provide for a sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy; and The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. Transforming teaching/learning Active learning: students taking personal responsibility for how and what they learn Cooperative learning: students working in groups to achieve shared goals Interdisciplinary learning: typing together traditionally separated subjects Individualized learning: meeting the diverse needs and learning styles of students 5 Categories of Classroom Computer Use The Computer as a Presentation Tool Illustrate ideas and concepts Manage and organize information Encourage student participation Enliven demonstrations One Computer and Large Groups Promote discussion Manage information Create a compelling context Enhance drama and excitement One Computer and Small Groups Disseminate information Pace group movement Enforce group interdependence Involve individual students as part of a team The Computer as a Learning Center Provide access to information Offer tools for organizing and manipulating data Engage exploration in a compelling context Display content in alternative forms One Computer as Your Secretary Manage student records, grades and attendance Generate tests, worksheets, and displays Produce reports letters, and notes Increase teacher professionalism Average Retention Rates Lecture 5% Reading 10% Audio-=Visual 20% Demonstration 30% Discussion Group 50% Practice by Doing 75% Teach Others 90% Immediate Use of Learning 5-Step Decision-Making Process Where am I? Analyze the Situation Break down the situation into smaller parts. Separate important information from unimportant information. Separate fact from opinion. Is any information you need to know missing? Where do I want to be? Set Goals Define your goals. List your goals in order of importance. How can I get to where I want to be? Consider your Options List your options. Predict possible consequences of each option. Which action will help me achieve my goals? What happens if I do this? Make a Choice Choose the option you think will most likely achieve your goals. Did I achieve my goals? Face the consequences What happened? Look at the effects of your action. Cooperative Learning Groups Three Basic Elements Shared Goal Interdependence Individual Accountability Organization 3-5 Students Assigned Groups Face-to-Face Interaction Shared Leadership Emphasis on Social Skills Focus on Process & Content Teacher is Observer & Resource Methods Materials: Resources Management: Reward

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