The Long-Range Plan for technology includes the following categories: Vision 2020, Defining the Need for Change, Introducing the 21st Century Learner, Teacher Voices, Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support, Infrastructure for Technology and Study of Needs.
The Long-Range Plan should be implemented to ensure that the best education is given to the students of Texas. The vision of the plan for technology is established for the parents, educators and students. The vision for parents consist of gaining knowledge of technology and being able to access their child’s attendance, achievement and discipline(Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2007, p.1). The educators will increase the communication that exists between the school, home and community (Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2007, p. 1). Lastly, the vision says that students should be prepared to succeed in the global workforce (Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2007, p.1).
Students must be able to succeed in the global workforce. The future of the world lies in the ability of our youth to be successful. The students of today are knowledgeable about technology and will need to enhance their understanding of technology in the classroom to prepare for the future (Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2007, p. 7). The goal is for students to be able to communicate in the world engulfed in technology. Technology has changed business, government, society and life. There is a race for making advancements in technology in the areas of science and math (Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2007, p. 5). The world is moving from industrial and manufacture to the information age. Businesses will require that their employees learn new technology to complete their daily tasks. Thus, the students learn how to be an active citizen in the ever changing world. Professional development for teachers will be necessary to prepare students.
My new learning, after reading the plan, can assist me as an instructional leader at my campus. I will be able to guide, use and integrate technology, because I have read and understand the Long-Range Plan for technology. A person must understand where they are headed to achieve a task. If a person does not know where they are headed then they can never reach their goal. Teachers will need to make small gains towards the implementation of the plan to successfully implement it by 2020. Ultimately, the leader will be the one that helps these teachers understand what needs to be accomplished. Teacher will be involved in technology staff developments so that they can become proficient in their skills to help students thrive in today's world.
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.(2007, November). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from TEA website: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html
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