Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Analysis of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology

I reviewed and summarized nine components of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. The components included:

  1. Vision 2020 - addressed the areas of implementation included in the plan and the timeframe expected for completion.
  2. Defining the Need for Change - reviewed the rationale for implementation of the plan.
  3. Introducing the 21st Century Learner - described the background of students today and identified skills they will need to master to be successful in the professional world.
  4. Teacher Voices - reported results of teacher surveys relating to technology use and proficiency.
  5. Teaching and Learning - described student expectations in the use of technology as well as technological resources and instruction that will be needed to meet those expectations.
  6. Educator Preparation and Development - described teacher expectations in the use of technology and identified professional development required to meet those expectations.
  7. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support - identified the role of the instructional leader in assisting teachers and students with increased proficiency and implementation of current technology.
  8. Infrastructure for Technology - identified the needed technological resources for appropriate implementation of the Long-Range Plan.
  9. Study of Needs - described the methods used for gathering of information and identification of recommendations for the Long-Range Plan.

The components of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology provide the framework and timelines necessary to prepare students with the technology and real-world skills they will need in order to compete in the ever changing world we live in. This plan serves as a guide to instructional agencies and individual instructional leaders in providing instruction and resources for students to achieve those skills. The campus leader serves as a model for technology use and allocated needed resources to teachers and students. In this role, the leader is a critical component of implementation of the Long-Range Plan.

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