The urgent need to enable our diverse Texas student populations to participate in our global society brings educational technology to the forefront of academic discussions and forms the beginning of my new learning. Along with this moral obligation, I learned that NCLB mandates updated educational technology plans to qualify for Title II Part D funds and E-Rate discounts. Texas meets this requirement with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, which includes the Teacher and Campus STaR Charts and Texas ePlan system.
The Long-Range Plan addresses all stakeholders including students, parents, educators, administrators and community members by providing examples of some of the potential outcomes of the plan such as technology proficiencies including access to technology, professional development guided by the Teacher STaR Chart identified needs, and time for implementation. I gained knowledge about the time frame for meeting goals, which will be implemented in three phases: Phase I 2006-2010, Phase II 2011-2015, and Phase III 2016-2020. By 2020, learners, educators, leaders, and the infrastructure should be in place to create a global system for education that addresses the funding, equipment, digital tools and collaborative network needed to “support the education system of the 21st century.”
Beyond learning about the plan’s components, the focus on vision by a leader’s example and support impresses me with the enormity of the tasks required by campus leaders. Understanding these issues is the first crucial step in the process of developing, implementing, and monitoring an equitable, accessible, and effective campus learning environment for all stakeholders.
Reference
“Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020”. Texas Education Agency.
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf
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