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Developing a School or District Technology Plan

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An effective technology plan is based on the shared vision of educators, parents, community members, and business leaders who have technological expertise.

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It ensures that technology strengthens existing curricula and supports meaningful, engaged learning for all students.

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integrating technology into the schools will help prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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a technology plan must promote meaningful learning and collaboration, provide for the needed professional development and support, and respond flexibly to change.

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As part of the school-improvement plan, technology should support the curricular goals of the school.

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"Technology is neither an end in itself nor an add-on,"

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first step in developing a technology plan is convening a planning committee or team to review the school-improvement plan already in place and research the district needs.

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administrators, principals, teachers, district office representatives, parents, potential business partners, and a representative from the county office, regional agency, or department of education

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Team members develop a vision for the plan, determine the goals that must be met to reach it, and create steps to implement those goals.

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The team begins its task by building a knowledge base in regard to the learning process. Team members must understand how students learn, what skills students need to succeed in the workplace, and how technology can be used to improve education

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generate a collective vision for technology

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district's learning goals

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awareness of the school district's budget

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planning for equipment should be short-term

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plan should be reviewed each year

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rofessional development and support for teachers.

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Last, the plan must have an assessment component.

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PITFALLS

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They may fail to plan for the inevitable obsolescence

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they may rely too much on vendor (or biased) advice

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may fail to provide ongoing training and technological support

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may fail to define or enforce security policies

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