Resources for Tech Plan.docx
Technology PlanningModule 5
Diana BertTiffany HerringtonBrigette Southern
Visionary Leadership in Instructional TechnologyFRIT 7232Fall
2014
Technology Plan Resources
Beaufort County Technology Plan
https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/744426/discussions/posts/5923206/ViewAttachment?fileId=6443371
SSCCPS Technology
Planhttps://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/744426/discussions/posts/5921044/ViewAttachment?fileId=6441487
Colchester School District Technology
Planhttp://www.csdvt.org/main/pages/technology/pdf/technology_plan.pdf
1. Planning For Technology: A Guide For School Administrators,
Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders
http://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat00674a&AN=gsu.689332&site=eds-live
This resource is a book that was written to guide the process of
developing, implementing and maintaining a technology plan for a
school or district.It is a great resource that will help teachers
and administrators consider the best ways to move out yesterdays
technology and move in todays technology.
Whitehead, B. M., Jensen, D., & Boschee, F. (2003). Planning
for technology : a guide for school administrators, technology
coordinators, and curriculum leaders / Bruce M. Whitehead, Devon
F.N. Jenson, Floyd Boschee. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press,
c2003.
2. Mini Technology Manual for Schools: An Introduction to
Technology Integration
http://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED533378&site=eds-live
This article is a mini-manual assisting administrators with
technology decisions in moving forward with effective technology
integration. It talks in depth about 7 topics including how to
choose a successful Technology Committee and evaluating
resources.
Grismore, B. A. (2012). Mini Technology Manual for Schools: An
Introduction to Technology Integration. Online Submission.
3. Technology Planning In Schools: An Integrated Research-Based
Model
http://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=syh&AN=84482731&site=eds-live
This resources gives steps that should be taken when looking at
creating a technology plan. It also gives 5 dimensions that
constitute technology planning in schools. It also gives a diagram
of the cyclic process of technology planning in these 5
dimensiouns.
Vanderlinde, R., & Van Braak, J. (2013). Technology planning
in schools: An integrated research-based model. British Journal Of
Educational Technology, 44(1), E14-E17.
doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01321.x
4. 10 Tips For School Technology Planning
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=52
This article give technology specialists tips and guidelines for
developing a technology plan. It is very well put together and has
some key points and details to pay attention to while creating your
plan.
Revenaugh, M. (n.d.). 10 tips for School Technology Planning.
Retrieved September 11, 2013, from scholastic:
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=52
5. Critical Issue: Developing a School or District Technology
Plan
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm
This particular resource is a website posted by the North
Central Regional Educational Laboratory. It discusses why a
technology plan is important, goals for a technology plan, action
options for the technology plan, implementation pitfalls, and some
examples of school and district technology plans.
November, A., Staudt, C., Cstello, M., & Huske, L. (1998).
Developing a School or District Technology Plan. Retrieved from
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/m
ethods/technlgy/te300.htm
6. Guidebook for Developing an Effective Instructional
Technology Plan
This document provides a guide for schools or districts that are
creating a technology plan. It gives suggestions for what needs to
be included in the technology plan. This guidebook provides
questions that technology plan creators should ask themselves as
they create the technology plan.
Al-Weshail, A. (1996). Guidebook for Developing an Effective
Instructional Technology Plan. MS: National Center for Technology
Plannning.
7.Technology Planning: Recipe for SuccessAnderson, L., &
Perry, J. (1994). Technology Planning: Recipe for Success.
Retrieved from MS: National Center for Technology Planning:
http://www.nctp.com/html/tp_recipe.cfm
This article covers the necessities that need to be considered
when developing a technology plan for the plan to be successful.
The article details who should be involved in the process and the
things that should be included.This article is important because
provides a layout of what one can look for when trying to evaluate
a plan that has already been created in addition to trying to
develop a plan from scratch.
8. Technology Planning: the Good, the Bad and the UglyPeter H.R.
Sibley and Dr. Chip Kimball, E. (1997). Technology Planning: the
Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Retrieved from Edmin:
http://www2.edmin.com/news/library/index.cfm?function=showLibraryDetail&library_id
This article highlights the positives and negatives of a
composing a technology plan. The author is sure highlight the seven
things that should be avoided when creating a technology plan. They
are make writers aware of challenges that they will face when
trying to develop a technology plan. I believe that this article is
a great resource to study when planning to develop a technology
plan for successful implementation.
9.Technology Planning: Its More Than ComputersAnderson, L.
(1999). Technology Planning: Its More Than Computers. Retrieved
from National Center for Technology Planning:
http://www.nctp.com/articles/tpmore.pdf
This article examines the details that must be considered when
planning with technology. These factors include planning that
focuses on people and available resources.
10. Technology Plan QuestionsFlorida Department of Education.
(n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2014, from
http://www.fldoe.org/bii/Instruct_Tech/Planning/local.asp
This document was created by the Florida Department of
Education. It gives tips for creating a district technology plan.
It provides a framework for a technology plan.
Technology Plan Evaluation Rubric
Does Not MeetMeetsExceeds
GoalsNo Goals are statedGoals are mentionedGoals explicitly
state what the document plans to accomplish.
Professional developmentNo Professional Development is
plannedProfessional Development is mentioned, but not aligned to
specific technology standardsExplicit Professional Development is
mapped out is mapped out and aligned to technology standards.
An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software,
and other services neededAssessments include two of the following
components: Telecommunication HardwareSoftware Other Services
needed
Assessments excludes one of the following components:
Telecommunication Hardware Software Other Services needed
Assessments include all of the following components:
Telecommunication Hardware Software Other Services needed
Accessibility of technology resources (Americans with
Disabilities Act)Plan does not mention accessibility of how
students with disabilities will be accommodated.Plan mentions that
students with disabilities will be accommodatedPlan explicitly
states how students with disabilities will be accommodated.
BudgetThere is no budget mentionedThe budget is provided but
does not plan for one of the following: Ongoing repairs An
evaluation of whether or not the budget is sufficient to implement
plan
The budget is provided that plans for: Ongoing repairs An
evaluation of whether or not the budget is sufficient to implement
plan
Ongoing evaluationNo plans for ongoing evaluation are mentionedA
plan for ongoing evaluation is discussed in the documentA plan for
ongoing evaluation is mapped out in the district/school technology
plan.
Technology Plan Evaluation RubricEvaluating Newton Countys
Plan:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2XrwgzPkAqpV05nd25oNjI2ODQ/edit?usp=sharingDoes
Not MeetMeetsExceeds
GoalsNo Goals are statedGoals are mentionedGoals explicitly
state what the document plans to accomplish.
Professional developmentNo Professional Development is
plannedProfessional Development is mentioned, but not aligned to
specific technology standardsExplicit Professional Development is
mapped out is mapped out and aligned to technology standards.
An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software,
and other services neededAssessments include two of the following
components: Telecommunication HardwareSoftware Other Services
neededAssessments excludes one of the following components:
Telecommunication Hardware Software Other Services
neededAssessments include all of the following components:
Telecommunication Hardware Software Other Services needed
Accessibility of technology resources (Americans with
Disabilities Act)Plan does not mention accessibility of how
students with disabilities will be accommodated.Plan mentions that
students with disabilities will be accommodatedPlan explicitly
states how students with disabilities will be accommodated.
BudgetThere is no budget mentionedThe budget is provided but
does not plan for one of the following: Ongoing repairs An
evaluation of whether or not the budget is sufficient to implement
planThe budget is provided that plans for: Ongoing repairs An
evaluation of whether or not the budget is sufficient to implement
plan
Ongoing evaluationNo plans for ongoing evaluation are mentionedA
plan for ongoing evaluation is discussed in the documentA plan for
ongoing evaluation is mapped out in the district/school technology
plan.
Recommendations For Plan
Plan specific professional development that is aligned with
technology standards and that is aligned with the goals mentioned
in the technology plan. Include a more detailed budget that plans
for ongoing repairs. Evaluate the current budget and what needs to
change to ensure that the current technology plan can be
implemented. Include a plan for ongoing evaluation that ensures
that the plan is being implemented appropriately. State how often
an evaluation of the plan will take place. Include an assessment
that evaluates the current inventory of hardware, software, and
telecommunications. Develop a plan for what the next call of action
will be if the assessments fail to meet the standards. The plan
needs to explicitly state how it will accommodate students with
disabilities. Will these students have access to the technology?
The Director of Technology and Technology Coordinator are
responsible for the work that needs to done to implement this plan.
There needs to be more shared responsibility to ensure everything
is being done on time.
