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William McConnell

Developing Effective Technology Plans - 5 views

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    "Effective technology plans are short term, not long term. Five year plans are too long. Technology is changing so fast that it is almost impossible to plan what type of technology will be available for use five years from now..." Along with this worthy advice that shows how up-to-date we must be as educators, the author mentions very important aspects to have in mind in a technology plan, like: *Effective technology plans focus on applications, not technology. *Effective technology plans go beyond enhancing the curriculum. *Effective technology plans define technology as more than computers. *Effective technology plan stress integration of technology into the curriculum. *Effective technology plans are tied to staff development plans. Norma Acero.
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    I like this, short and sweet!
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    An excellant resource for development of a step-by-step school technology plan.
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    It is interesting to see that your plan states that 5 years is too long for a plan. Several plans suggest that 5 years is the length of time appropriate for these plans. I agree that 5 years is too long as technology changes so quickly.
Norma Acero

"Is this the end...?" - 0 views

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    Well, this article couldn't be more interesting... It dates back to 1997, it is in the Journal of Technology Education by Virginia Tech. It seems that since 1990 the number of students graduating with technology education teaching degrees had plummeted notoriously and the doomsday for the tech teacher preparation programs would occur by 2005... I guess it didn't happen!
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    Well, Norma, I do think this is interesting and I think it might have happened. The article is specifically about "technology teachers," and there aren't that many of those anymore. Now, technology is not as much a standalone subject as it is integrated into the whole learning process. That's good, IMHO. But, at the same time, I think we've gotten away from offering computer science courses. That's bad, IMHO.
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    Hmmmm... That's true! I've been trying to remember how things were in Colombia a couple of years ago, and it seems the same phenomenon has happened. I remember how in college I took some technology courses for specific kinds of programs... then, they started disappearing and if I wanted a refresher I had to teach myself or find a friend. In my schools here I can see how the technology classes are used as a means to do something else through technology rather than studying technology by itself... It stopped being the object of study and became a means to achieve objectives in other areas. A clear sample of that: The technology teachers at my two schools started going to two or three schools, they are more kind of facilitators than instructors... I guess that's pretty bad for the kind of student who needs to learn formally, step by step, in a classroom setting.... For our students... well, my younger students know way more than me! And they didn't learn it form anybody! Just trial and error!
suzette pierre

Technology's Impact on Learning - 1 views

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    From a Department of Education 1995 forum, some panelists contended that rather than debating the connections between technology-based instruction and test scores, schools should focus on the most obvious and compelling reason form implementing technology-namely, that students need strong technology skills to succeed in the world of work. This section will provide you with the impact technology has on learning.
jenwilkerson

Sponsylvania PS Instructional Technology site - 0 views

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    Spotsylvania County has a great Instructional Technology website. TPACK is emphasized in their professional development. Under the Resources tab, go to Professional Learning and there is a booklet called Technology Triage. It starts with a explanation of TPACK and then gives teachers help with implementation. Under the resources section there are also handouts from Instructional Technology conferences from the last three years. Most of these speak to TPACK framework.
Lara Brooks

Instructional Technology: Looking Backward, Thinking Forward - YouTube - 2 views

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    Great visual timeline of instructional technology with informative quotes. I think that it is interesting to note that technology is not driven by education but rather changes in technology drive education.
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    The predicting the future quotes are telling. Makes me want to find more info highlighting the edtech pioneers and their predictions of the future.
Michelle Adams

Henrico County Public Schools Strategic Plan 2010-2015: Goals, Objectives and Action P... - 1 views

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    This is a PDF that describes different objectives and action plans. On page 2, you will find OBJECTIVE NUMBER 1.5: We will maintain an ongoing review of the instructional technology initiative. ACTION PLAN 1: All schools will participate in an external audit of their classroom technology integration. ACTION PLAN 2: Identify opportunities to improve equitable access to instructional technology. ACTION PLAN 3: Identify the impact of technology exposure through the 1:1 initiative on student technology aptitude. ACTION PLAN 4: Document perception data of all stakeholders to inform instructional technology program improvement activities. ACTION PLAN 5: Conduct a cost effectiveness analysis that correlates contract specifics, cost, School Board policy and practice. Identify opportunities for improvements that ensure optimal cost and management effectiveness.
Lara Brooks

Developing a School or District Technology Plan - 7 views

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    This document pinpoints how to realize the benefits of technology, schools must develop a plan for integrating technology into the curriculum. It explains that an effective technology plan is based on the shared vision of educators, parents, community members, and business leaders who have technological expertise. And how it strengthens existing curricula and supports meaningful, engaged learning for all students. There are many enriching links to go deeper into the several aspects that the article mentions.
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    Norma (and others), please do check the date on this resource...
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    Ooooops!!! Pretty old!! I just checked my other posts, three are fine but two are quite outdated... I'll pay more attention to dates the next time... :P
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    A great site detailing how to develop a school or district technology plan
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    Contrasting and comparing school/district/state/natiomnal technology plans requires standardized "Best Practices."
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    Great supporting documentation and access to further information in the form of imbedded hyperlinks
Meg Heyssel

Thinking Creatively: Teachers as designers of Content, Technology and Pedagogy part1 - ... - 4 views

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    I actually watched each of the presentations (I only bookmarked the first) because they were all so entertaining and thought-provoking. I especially like the history of technology (e.g. oral to writing to print) and the threats each was perceived to have on the previous. I wonder if showing these to teachers might introduce our county's "21st century learning" initiative and the need for the "less than willing" to embrace constantly changing technology.
William McConnell

Henrico County Public Schools :: Innovative Technology - 2 views

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    This is information directly from the HCPS website from Thomas Woodward, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology
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    The county states that "To live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students learn to use technology effectively.
Alice-Cole Reynolds

Fredericksburg City's Technology Plan - 1 views

This is a collaborative vision for Fredericksburg City Public Schools. Working collaboratively with members of the Technology Committee, various faculty members and the administrative team, the Dir...

http:__www.cityschools.com_technology_files_2011_01_Educational-Technology-Plan-2010-2015.pdf

started by Alice-Cole Reynolds on 27 Feb 12 no follow-up yet
Lara Brooks

National Center for Technology Planning - Tips on Developing Effective Technology Plans - 4 views

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    This is actually a document written as well by John See, the same author who wrote the article on the previous post, "Developing Effective Technology Plans". It is an improved version of it, where other aspects are considered. I think the author brilliantly condenses the most important aspects that we must take into account in any tech plan that intends to look at technology from the perspective of a new era. Norma Acero.
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    I concurr with you, Norma. The term technology planning has become a watermark hence its meaning has been lost. This perspective coupled with the post I made a few minutes ago, "It's more than Computers", are more divergent views of the process. As a matter of a fact the two are synonymous.
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    I appreciated the stream-lined approach this article presents as to what makes for an effective technology plan.
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    Contains descriptors of what tech plans are and what they should contain
Jeff Carretto

The Evolution of Classroom Technology | Edudemic - 1 views

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    A brief list of some of the technologies used in the classroom since the 1800s.
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    This comment is about Dipity (I didn't find how to post it there)... I'm loving it!!! I have to make the time to play with it and learn how to use it well! (Casey Anthony has already her own timeline he he.... You can tell they're pretty up-to-date :D )
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    An excellent site detailing the introduction of certain technological advances in the school classroom. There is also a picture of each one for you visual learners.
Tristan C

The Evolution of Classroom Technology - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com - 5 views

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    A great graphic aid of "learning machines" from the 17th century to present. The most interesting anology is that of the IPad and the slate. Technology making a 360!!
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    A time line of the history of educational technology
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    I thought this gave a good overview of a timeline for technology in classrooms. One fact that stood out to me was that in 1984 in public schools, there was an average of 1 computer for every 92 students and in 2008, it was 1 computer to every 4 students.
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    A timeline history of classroom technology, from the writing slate to the electronic tablet.
Norma Acero

Old technology - 1 views

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    This is just a cool ensemble of pictures of what it would be now considered "old technology"... It reminds me so much of my ESL students doing their state test last year... There was a picture of a typing machine in the test and to my surprise none of them knew what it was... most of them wrote "a kind of very old computer" he he... Well, maybe it is!!
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    It amazes me that "old technology" includes items from just 5 years ago!
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    I know!!! Tech is advancing so fast, it makes us feel even older than we are!! :P
Jonathan Becker

What Teachers Need to Know for Effective Technology Integration: Teachers' TPACK | Educ... - 4 views

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    The most effective teaching through technology is where the complex interconnectedness of all three knowledge constructs meet: technology, pedagogy and content
jenwilkerson

Evolution of Classroom Technology (Jeff Dunn) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classr... - 1 views

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    This is a great summary of the history of educational technology
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    YES! Saw this today. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Adams

US Department of Education: State Technology Plans - 0 views

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    This website has links to the different state educational technology plans from the United States of America. It has the statewide long-range strategic educational technology plans for improving student academic achievement through the effective use of advanced technology in classrooms.
Gina Brooks

Colonial Heights Public Schools Technology Plan 2008-2012 - 0 views

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    I decided to share this plan because it has a comprehensive approach to developing a district level technology plan. I also noticed that they have been working on a technology plan since 2004. They include all stakeholders in thier plan, which is relevant to our topic.
Michelle Adams

Educational Technology Plan for Virginia - 2 views

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    This is the technology plan for Virginia. One can use this to compare their own district's technology plan.
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    Glad you shared this. And, yes, it'd be great to hold up your school or district tech plan to both the national and state plans.
William McConnell

Education World: Using Technology In The Classroom - 0 views

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    A good reference website addressing a wide range of technology issues that confront teachers.
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