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An actual description for the Dixon Unified School District Technology Coordinator job (Dixon, CA.)

Not specific to a particular job, but specific in what educators feel the ideal school technology coordinator woud do.

*2001 copyright, but still relevant *focus on elementary

Shows how to create a vision in a small group

Good overview of resources for creating a vision.

Really interesting article, Jennie. I think it touches on the vital idea that computers don't change teaching, and that a whole new approach in education is needed if districts/states wish to get their money out of their investment. Good ol' Larry Cuban keeping everybody honest :)

There are now a large number of initiatives designed to make laptops with wireless connectivity available to all students in schools. This paper synthesizes findings from research and evaluation studies that analyzed implementation and effects of one-to-one initiatives from a range of countries. Factors related to successful implementation reported in the research include extensive teacher professional development, access to technical support, and positive teacher attitudes toward student technology use. Outcome studies with rigorous designs are few, but those studies that did measure outcomes consistently reported positive effects on technology use, technology literacy, and writing skills.