Technology is ever changing and in Texas teachers use technology on a daily basis. There is a 3 phase plan ending in 2020 that will bring about a new more technological advance education system beginning in phase 1 which started in 2006 and ends in 2010. After review of phase 1, phase 2 which is 2011-2015 and phase 3 which is 2015-2020 will then be implemented using best practices. The goal is to have technology savvy teachers as well as students in order to bring this vision to the forefront. In looking at the needs we come to find that a realistic and dependable funding model is needed to not only expand but sustain student and teacher technology. There is also a need for ongoing professional development, instructional and technical support, and a robust technology infrastructure. Districts need strategies to measure the progress of students and teachers in meeting the Technology proficiencies that are critical to teaching and learning in this day and age. Administrators are key in bringing in and making sure technology is used correctly and efficiently on their campus. Leaders must be on board so that their team can see the positives when implementation is taking place. Technology is needed in all area of a school campus and education in general. Administration must use technology and show how the vision of combining education with it is the direction we are going and we as future administrators need to help steer that movement in the right direction.
The Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 . (2006, November). Retrieved November 24, 2009, from Texas Education Agency: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf
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