2. The Effects of the National Technology Plan on Aldine ISD William Danes EDLD 5362 Section 8026

3. Contents of Presentation  21 st Century Learner  Out line of Aldine ISD current (2009 – 2012)Technology Plan  Relates to the State Plan  Main goals of National Plan  Relates to the National Plan  Recommended changes to the Aldine Technology Plan

4. The Target of the Technology Plans  The 21st Century learner expects content to be relevant and presented in a way that applies to the student’s individual learning style. Learning no longer can be “one-size fits all,” It must be tailored to the individual and accomplished through a multitude of learning resources, digital content, and multimedia resources in a variety of learning environments. Texas Education Agency. Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, Austin, Texas, 2006.

5. Aldine ISD Technology Plan  Three Primary Objectives Aldine ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement. Aldine ISD will implement effective student management strategies to improve student behavior. Aldine ISD will improve parent/community relations by creating a welcoming environment in all campuses/facilities/departments Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.6

6. Aldine ISD Technology Plan  Technology will be used to facilitate meeting the objectives and goals.  Professional Development will be provided as needed to encourage students, staff, and community to use technology as responsible, productive citizens, critical thinkers, and problem solvers.  District wide applications and solutions to facilitate electronic communication. Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.6

7. Aldine ISD Technology Plan  New campus and administrative locations will be receive current technologies and services  Networks and computers will be refreshed on a schedule  The theme of interdisciplinary instruction will model the use of technology in every subject area. Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.6

8. Aldine ISD Technology Plan  There are grade specific goals for the students in Aldine ISD in relation to the use of technology.  Teachers must use technology in new and creative ways as an instructional and production tool.  There must be a move from teacher as font of knowledge to student-centered instruction. Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.7

9. Aldine ISD Technology Plan  Web 2.0 tools will be adopted in a safe, instructionally appropriate manner. Bamberg, W. (Superintendent) (2009). Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston p.7

10. Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) Goals  Teaching and Learning  Educator Preparation and Development  Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support  Infrastructure for Technology Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020

11. Texas LRPT  Texas Goal: Teaching and Learning (does include specific grade level expectations)  Aldine Goal: Demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020

12. Texas LRPT  Texas Goal: Educator Preparation and Development  Aldine Goal: No clear goal directly linked to this goal Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020

13. Texas LRPT  Texas Goal: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional support  Aldine Goal: Use technology to improve communication Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020

14. Texas LRPT  Texas Goal: Infrastructure for Technology  Aldine Goal: Provide a safe and secure technical environment for students and staff Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006- 2020

15. National Education Technology Plan 2010  Adopted in fall of 2010  Outlines an ambitious technology plan for the country  It has five main goals Learning Assessment Teaching Infrastructure Productivity

16. National Education Technology Plan 2010  National Goal 1.0: Learning All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and outside of school that prepares them to be active, creative knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.  Aldine Goal: Demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

17. National Education Technology Plan 2010  National Goal 2.0: Assessment Our education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement  Aldine Goal Not a goal that clearly aligns with National Plan Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

18. Natioanal Education Technology Plan 2010  National Goal 3.0: Teaching 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.  Aldine Goal: Not a goal that is clearly aligns with National Plan Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

19. National Education Technology Plan 2010  National Goal 4.0: Infrastructure All students and educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.  Aldine Goal: Provide a safe and secure technical environment for students and staff. Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

20. National Education Technology Plan 2010  National Goal 5.0:Productivity Our education system at all levels will redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the power of technology to improve learning outcomes while making more efficient use of time, money, and staff  Aldine Goal: Use technology to improve communication Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

21. National Education Technology Plan 2010  Top Priorities as outlined by Karen Cator Improve Access Manage Print to Digital Transition Focus on Front lines Continuous Improvement Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWKHQWyYpU

22. Recommendations  Align district plan with both the state and the national technology plans  Revisit Goals of the Technology Plan for Aldine ISD  Identify those areas of strength within the district that are already in compliance with the state and national plans  Identify computer to student ratio that best supports technology plans at all levels and determine best way to reach that ratio

23. Recommendations  Examine need of infrastructure to handle 24/7 access  Examine need of infrastructure to accept various types of tools to access technology

24. Referenced:  U.S. Department of Education, Office of Education Technology. Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology, Washington, D.C., 2010.  Texas Education Agency. Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, Austin, Texas, 2006.  Aldine Independent School District. Aldine ISD Technology Plan 2009-2012. Houston, Texas, 2009  Karen Cator on the National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEKHQWyYpU  Arne Duncan Talks about the 2010 National Ed Tech Plan. Retrieved on May 11, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0PcTd_pIE