The goals of the Draft Plan include:
• All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and outside of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.
• Our education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement.
• Professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that can empower and inspire them to provide more effective teaching for all learners.
• All students and educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.
I find it very intriguing in the comparison of educator preparation time in regards to technology applications. Countries with better performance on the international exams have more time for professional learning. In practice this is evident in schools across the state. Teachers are enthusiastic and want to integrate technology into teaching and learning, but lack the time and resources to fully implement the practices. Collaboration and comprehensive teacher preparation programs will incorporate the core technology principles into best practices.
Another area of concern is access to technology. Across the nation there is not equal access to technology and students in economically disadvantaged areas need the financial support to attain these resources. The high cost of evolving technology creates challenges for school districts to provide safe, appropriate, and secure access to all students.
Reference:
United States Department of Education. (2010). Transforming American Education:
Learning Powered by Technology. Retrieved from
http://www.ed.gov/sites/default/files/NETP-2010-final-report.pdf
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