goals.
The connection between the research and the plans goals is that the technology makes
possible to more learning resources than the traditional classroom instruction. Ondemand learning is now within reach, supporting learning that is life-long and life-wide
(Bransford et al., 2006).
practices.
The NETP provides not only learning but also gaining skills such as critical thinking,
complex problem solving, collaboration and multimedia communication. These skills are
essential to become expert learners to the rapidly changing world. Moreover, TFA.net, a
website for all new educators, which stands for Teach for America, offers valuable
resources for teachers.
CURRICULUM COMPONENT CRITERIA.
The Plan must establish clear goals and realistic strategy for using
telecommunications and information technology to improve education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)
What replacement cycle has been built into the plan; and what funding is
needed to support the replacement policy?
What are the LEAs curriculum goals and plans for assisting students to meet
content standards and demonstrate college and career readiness?
LEAs curriculum goal creates opportunities for teachers to design, develop, collaborate,
inspire and attract learners into the new profession. Today, professionals use the Internet
continuously, blogs, wikis for different purposes such as research, collaboration,
communication. For that reason students should get acquainted with technology, so that
they would be prepared to me more productive later in their college life and career.
What LEA board policies will be or have been developed to implement Internet
safety instruction?
Principals and students will be aware of Internet Use policies. LEA board policies offers
appropriate online behavior such as interaction via social networking, chat rooms. Each
student will be taught to Internet safety instruction.
What materials will be used to instruct students about Internet safety, including
how to use technologies to protect themselves and their privacy online?
Internet Use Procedures will be taught to all students. Safe, civil and legal online
activities for children can be accessed through electronic devices at school. Materials
about protecting children from scams, cybercrimes, online predators will be covered.
How does your LEA regularly assess teachers and administrators personal
technology proficiency skills?
Every year LEA will held a contest as the 21st centuries best proficiency skilled
teachers, where all teachers can take part. Administrators hold monthly meetings to
assess proficiency skills of teachers. Teachers have meetings weekly to discuss and
share their opinion about technology skills.
Technology plan aims to combine all the servers and data of all
schools, so that teachers can have an access to all the services
wherever they are and whenever they want. It would be available to
control all the servers of all the schools in one county.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMPONENT
The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school to monitor
progress toward the specific goals and make mid-course corrections in response
to new developments and opportunities as they arise.
Who will oversee the data collection, analysis, and program modification
process?
The technology committee will oversee the data collection and provides the means of
meeting the goal set forth. The technology committees representatives are executive
director, board president, board member, funding support specialist, IT director, etc.