This part of the assignment was a “good news bad news” kind of announcement or may be a “bitter sweet” situation. The bad news would be that I was not aware of the existence of the Texas Long-Range Plan at all and when I went around asking my colleagues about it, they were clueless as well. This definitely can’t be good and we should do something to get the word out and get everybody on board. The good news is that I am now aware of the plan and I can start working hard to serve my students’ technology needs following state standards.
I agree with the vision statement, in that we must expand the learning beyond the classroom boundaries into the home and into the broader community. We need to get creative with those families that do not have access to technology at home and make them aware of the availability of resources in places like public libraries. We could even offer the resources available on campus. Another key element is distance learning, without a doubt a powerful tool, providing students across the state with equitable access to quality education and instruction. Distance learning enables schools to overcome the potential limitations of their local resources.
Students require skills that allow them to communicate in a technology-enriched society. They need technical as well as traditional reading and writing skills, and they need analytical skills for accessing and applying information. The educators must do whatever it takes to make this a reality for our students. Continuous professional learning is essential, teachers need to learn to incorporate technology appropriately to support the curriculum and bring about learning opportunities that would not be possible without the technology.
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Don't feel bad. I wasn't aware of the long-range plan either. Yes, we can adjust our plans for technology in the classroom according to these standards, but if it is to be a campus supported program, it would need to start with the leadership. A technology leadership team could be implemented. The team could set goals for each grade level for each six/nine week session, for example. Principals would need to spearhead this and follow up continually. You're right though, we can try to do our part in the meantime.
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