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The School Technology Needs Assessment (STNA, say "Stenna") was originally developed by SEIR*TEC at SERVE in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Educational Technology Division, as part of the LANCET project (Looking at North Carolina Educational Technology). The STNA was created to help building-level planners collect and analyze needs data related to implementation of the NC IMPACT technology integration model, as well as other contemporary frameworks for examining technology use in teaching and learning. The STNA is typically accessed through a web address unique to each school, using a free online surveying system provided by SERVE. After a the survey has been completed by all staff members, it is closed and the address of a web-based report is provided to the individual responsible for coordinating the needs assessment. For schools preferring other options, a paper-and-pencil copy of the STNA may also be downloaded and freely reproduced for use, or items may be adapted to any other surveying method (e.g., telephone, email, or other web-based system).

This section on Community Involvement provides tools for involving your community in the change and technology planning and implementation processes. Involving the community helps to build support and to ensure that diverse needs and viewpoints are included in future plans for the district.

Leading change and implementing technology often go hand in hand. The key to success in both is a thorough, inclusive planning process. The processes described and tools provided in this module will assist you in leading change and planning for technology. Many of the materials listed in this section are from the Washington State Schools Directors Association Passport to Leadership Program.

If you could design your own school, what would it look like? This is not a question many educators actually get to answer, but it is this very question that we have been asking ourselves at The Episcopal Academy (Pennsylvania) for the last seven years - as we have planned, built, and now moved into our new 123-acre, nine-building campus. This tremendous opportunity to build an entire school is both the chance of a lifetime and an incredible challenge. How do you build a campus that not only meets the needs of today's students, but which will hold up over time, allowing for enough adaptability to grow and change in a climate where five-year strategic plans seem long-term? Even more challenging: how do you plan the technology for a campus like this?

This section on Facility Planning will assist you when planning and preparing your facilities for technology and change.

CelebWell is a rising star in the realm of health and wellness media, offering a blend of celebrity-driven content and practical advice for everyday living. In a crowded digital landscape, CelebWell distinguishes itself by merging the glamour of celebrity lifestyles with actionable wellness tips. This article delves into the origins, content offerings, and impact of CelebWell, providing a detailed understanding of its role in promoting health and well-being. Origins and Evolution Founding and Vision CelebWell was founded with the mission to democratize wellness by leveraging the appeal of celebrities. The platform aims to make health and wellness accessible and engaging by featuring insights from well-known personalities alongside expert advice. The founders recognized a gap in the market for a resource that could bridge the divide between celebrity culture and practical health information, and CelebWell was born to fill that niche. Growth and Development Since its inception, CelebWell has grown rapidly, expanding its content offerings and audience reach. Initially focusing on celebrity health routines and diet tips, the platform has evolved to cover a wide range of topics, including mental health, fitness, nutrition, and beauty. This expansion reflects a broader trend in the wellness industry, where holistic approaches to health are increasingly valued. Content Offerings Celebrity Insights One of CelebWell's key attractions is its access to celebrity health and wellness routines. The platform features interviews and articles where celebrities share their personal health journeys, workout regimens, dietary habits, and beauty secrets. These insights provide readers with relatable and aspirational content, showing how public figures manage their wellness amidst busy and demanding schedules. Expert Advice Complementing the celebrity-driven content, CelebWell offers expert advice from nutritionists, fitness trainers, psychologists, and other health professionals.

Plan, teach, and report on student technology literacy in an integrated, 21st century context. techSteps includes a district technology literacy framework, a sequential, project-based curriculum for K-8 technology literacy development and authentic assessment and reporting tools. For information go to www.techsteps.com

In this TED talk Ed Ulbrich, the digital-effects guru from Digital Domain, explains the Oscar-winning technology that allowed his team to digitally create the older versions of Brad Pitt's face for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."Incidentally, I loved Brad Pitt's performance, especially the hour or so in the movie when it was embedded in the animated head. Once you view the talk and see how it was created, you will want to go see the movie. Promise.This video is an amazing example of tenacity, innovation, and problem solving. The type of execution that led to the final product made me think about the difference between traditional marketing communications and where marketing communications needs to be next. The old ways would mean the option of applying heavier makeup - let's rewrite the brochure, sell sheet, press release. The new ways are about taking out what is in excess, just like Michelangelo did with a block of marble - agility and expressiveness of content are essential. The new ways are also about understanding what expression to apply when - this system can recreate facial images at a resolution of 200,000 pixels.Just like Digital Domain did, in order to create an action plan for your business, you need to:(1.) Admit you have a problem Having a methodology is a great first step. Especially if you're trying to break new ground. It will be tested by reality. As Ulbrich says, it's not just the special effects or the technology, it's how they...