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Some tips for school leaders as history marches forward.

Short read of things to remember when developing your school's own technology plan.

This is interesting. Makes lots of sense. I'm trying to find a date on the article, though. Does anyone see one?

Some interesting tips from Scholastic. I especially like their last tip - learn from a kid. We so need to understand how kids are using tech not only to engage them, but because they also do stuff with it that's not even on our radars.

Just because a technology is available for students doesn't mean it has to be used all the time. Find out what the research says about the benefits of one-to-one computing, and read about educator concerns about the overuse of technology. Included: Ten Web sites offering research, concerns, and tips on one-to-one computing!

Just because a technology is available for students doesn't mean it has to be used all the time. Find out what the research says about the benefits of one-to-one computing, and read about educator concerns about the overuse of technology. Included: Ten Web sites offering research, concerns, and tips on one-to-one computing!

A good article with 10 tips to remember when implementing a 1:1 computing program in the classroom

These tips are aimed at businesses, but some good advice for schools too. Create targets as clear measurable objectives. Inform & engage constituents. Don't fit business to tech, fit tech to business. "If users don't know what the app will do for them, it's not worth buying."

Interesting article about a K-8 school in California that spearheaded a 1:1 laptop initiative. Article talks about the challenges the school faced, as well as, tips for implementing a successful 1:1 program.

Interesting post from tech terrified turned tech guru teacher. "Dear EdTechies: How do you do outreach to tech terrified teachers and engage them?"

To apply for e-rate, schools must have a tech plan. Here are there requirements and recommendations

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.

I appreciated the stream-lined approach this article presents as to what makes for an effective technology plan.

Contains descriptors of what tech plans are and what they should contain

Quite simple advice that does make sense. Good advice and encourages adaptability. Possibly pre 2005.