Texas Long Range Plan for Technology is a comprehensive strategic plan divided into four domains: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership Administration and Instructional Support; and infrastructure for Technology. We are a nation that relies on technology and our students must keep up to be successful. There is a higher expectation of students accessing digital resources. All educators must master the Technology application standards and students must master the Technology Application TEKS for K-8.The one size fits all approach should be left behind and we have to help grow tech savvy global learners who use technology in the learning process. The most significant impact of technology is increased student engagement.
Continuous professional development is essential for all educators .In order for technology to impact learning teachers must increase personal learning .Distance learning can be a tool to help overcome limitations in resources.
Administrators must understand possibilities that technology can bring and model its usage. Leaders must cultivate the vision for technology in the district and be able to fund and assess the use of technology. Recommendations for collaboratively supporting the planning, implementation and funding of the technology plan were given to TEA, SBEC, Regional service centers, parents, communities and private sectors.
Infrastructure is the critical area of support for the entire Long Range Plan. However to make the long range plan a reality, the infrastructure has to be put in place. If the infrastructure is not there then the entire plan falls flat. The 21st century infrastructure should be current, flexible, safe and secure. It must provide access to data, resources and opportunities to work collaboratively .Funding is not always available and districts are struggling to put in place the equipment needed.
The STaR chart is being used as a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.It helps districts and schools know where they stand in technology implementation
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