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Planning for Technology
The Plan enables you to manage the innovation instead of the innovation
managing you
Philosophy vs. Pragmatism
• Philosophical Approaches
• Pragmatic Approaches:
Philosophical Considerations
• Like taking a trip– Chance to change directions
• Nothing written in stone
• Impact on the way you do business
• Tool approach
• Instructional Design
• Define your business
More Philosophy
• Information access• Technology should go beyond computers• Technology should be available to all students• Technology engages learners• Questions of Why, What Who When and
Where• Technology is not neutral
Planning
• On-going Cycle
Pragmatic Considerations
• How much work do I have to do?
• What does THEIR plan look like?
• Can’t I just go into a room and write the plan?
• I just want the SchoolNet money -- I don’t care about this planning garbage
Opportunity
• The planning process forces you to address where you are, determine where you want to go, and how you intend to get there.
Trip Analogy
Set a Departure Date
• The plan will not be perfect
• Best thinking at the time
• Brings a type of closure
• June 1
• January 1, 2002
De-emphasize Hardware
• Turn desire for equipment upside down– Why do you want equipment?
• Need Computers– To do word processing
– So papers will look neat and easy to read
– Will enable students to concentrate on writing and thinking skills instead of retyping and writing papers
– Students will use information skills
Emphasize STUDENTS
• Students will use information skills• Will enable students to concentrate on
writing and thinking skills instead of retyping and rewriting papers
• So papers will be neat looking and easy to edit
• To do word processing• Need Computers
Parts of the Plan
• Description of the process
• Mission Statement
• Vision Statement
• Goals– Actions to accomplish goals / timeline– Staff development / Training– Evaluation
Process
• Description of the process used to develop the plan
• Include who was on the committee and the segment of the community they represent
• Meeting Dates
• General Description of the school
Mission Statement
• General Statement
• One or two sentences -- Should describe your business
Vision Statement
• Should give a description of what students will be doing.
Goals
• Should be:– Clear– Reasonable– Researchable– Measurable
Goal 1
• To integrate the uses of technology into the curriculum and instruction that will foster the development of critical thinking and creative problem solving
Goal 2
• To use technology to enable students to work independently, progress at their own pace, and demonstrate the mastery of learning.
Goal 3
• To provide students and staff access to global resources and a variety of learning experiences not available in the classroom
Goal 4
• To prepare students to function in continually changing learning environments
Goal 5:
• To continually assess the impact of technology on learning
Goal 6:
• To provide technology that will assist administration, teachers, and staff members to more effectively accomplish administrative, classroom, and counseling tasks.
Goal 7:
• To provide a comprehensive program of on-going training and professional development for teachers, administrators, and support personnel.
Goal 8:
• To strengthen community and business ties to enhance support and assistance in advancing educational technology in the classroom.
Training / Evaluation
• Training necessary to reach goal
• How goal will be evaluated– Qualitative– Quantitative