1. Chapter 2 Planning and Implementation for Effective Technology Integration

2. Why would one want to do that?  Because the mere presence of technology is not a guarantee for academic success or achievement  Since technology is very costly, it is justifiable to make it cost effective

3. What can I expect from this chapter?  Discusses 3 levels of planning  Community level  School level  Teacher level

4. Technology Planning and Preparation by the Education Community

5. How does the Education Community prepare the technology planning?  Some decisions are made at the upper levels

6. Who should be involved in Planning?  A technology planning committee comprised of both educators and technology experts as well as contingents from all areas of the district.  Must be viewed as a “core value” in order for planners to be effective

7. How and Why do you develop district and school technology plans?  Setting clear goals and objectives sets a good course  A good plan helps a school or district ensure that its investment in technology will yield dividends

8. What about planning?  Planning helps prevent wasteful efforts and money.  Helps achieve goals  Builds support