ATTENTION HILLCRESTPANTHERS!

TECHNLOGY!Friend or Foe?

THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN for TECHNOLOGY

• Began in 2006, and set for completion in 2020.

• Provides that curriculum content standards must reflect current research and meet the needs of the 21st Century workplace and higher education

• Provides for quality instructional materials, aligned to content standards, and delivered in print and digital formats to meet the needs of all students

• Provides for equitable access to technology for students and teachers,

• Provides on-going quality professional development for educators

• Provides for adequate connectivity in schools and classrooms to ensure effective use of technology resources

THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN for TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATORS • Are well prepared to use current digital tools, to mentor, monitor,

and motivate students.

• Leverage technology to provide flexible, learner-centered environments that meet the diverse needs of all students.

• Enhance and increase communication and collaboration between school, home, and community through technology.

THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN for TECHNOLOGY

STUDENTS• Engage in real-world learning experiences supported by modern

digital tools, and diverse learning communities.

• Access, evaluate, manage, and use information in a variety of media formats; and communicate that knowledge to diverse audiences.

• Learning experiences require collaboration, and critical thinking, learning skills, and attitudes that will enable them to learn effectively for a lifetime of global citizenship.

THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN for TECHNOLOGY

PARENTS• Expect to participate more directly in their

children’s education and improve their own knowledge as parents and citizens.

• Have 24/7 access to learning resources and student information such as achievement, attendance, and discipline.

THE TEXAS LONG RANGE PLAN for TECHNOLOGY

LEADERS & THE COMMUNITY

• Create and secure adequate support for innovative, flexible, and responsive technology-rich environments

• Develop a shared vision for learning and engage in data-rich planning for that leverage resources and opportunities throughout the community and around the world

• Provide and demand participation in a relevant and engaging manner that enables teachers and other instructional personnel to provide leadership for learning in 2020

Where Are We Now?

Where Are We Now?DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY

• Instruction is teacher-directed and there is a minimal use of technology.

• Use of technology is mainly for administrative tasks and classroom management.

• Teachers and administrators have a vision for technology.

• There are 5-9 computers per student.

Where Should We Be?

Where Should We Be?TARGET TECHNOLOGY

Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation

Administration & Support

Infrastructure for Technology

The teacher serves as facilitator and mentor.

There are regular technology-supported learner centered projects.

There is verticalalignment of Technology Applications TEKSand anytime, anywhere use of online technology.

Campus plan is focused on student success and supported by administration.

Campus instructional supportstaff.

All classrooms are fully equipped with on-demand digital access for every student.

WHERE MUST WE START?• Student regular use of classroom technology on an

individual basis

• Student Centered Curriculum• Student Managed Lessons

• Teacher as a facilitator, rather than operator• Increased budget allocated towards technology

infrastructure