I had no idea that the state of Texas had invested such an enormous amount of effort and resources into technology for education. It is interesting to note the amount of research and data that has gone into the Long-Range Technology Plan. The state has a clear vision of enabling all students regardless of economic background, geographic location, or disability to access the technologies necessary to be successful in the 21st century.
The Plan goes beyond simply laying out a set of benchmarks and expecting a district to accomplish them. It lays out recommended actions for each level of the education hierarchy from The Texas Education Agency (TEA) to the parents and community. These actions are needed to successfully implement the Plan. The Plan further recommends greater funding from the TEA for per student technology spending.
The Plan speaks a great deal about the value of distance learning for teachers and students. It also seeks to allow students access to educational technologies twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Plan recognizes the need for ongoing professional development for teachers that focuses on practical classroom applications of technology.
It will be important for me to model life time learning in the area of technology as a campus instructional leader. The emergence of technological developments must be embraced by the education community in order for students to maximize their proficiency in using them. My goal as a campus leader is to maximize every student’s ability to contribute and compete in the 21st century. This can only be accomplished if they master current technology.
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