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