Assignment:
The first step in preparing a needs assessment is to define your educational vision. Use your assignments from Unit 1 and consider all the relevant factors to create an educational technology vision for your classroom. (Remember that this vision statement should focus on education … technology is merely a way to improve the educational process. This being said, your vision is for a classroom of the 21st century, and therefore should reflect the role of technology that you envision).
Resources:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Technology_Planning/Vision
http://ictpd.net/techplan/
McNabb, M., Valdez, G., Nowakowski, J., and Hawkes, M., (1999) Technology Connections For School Improvement: Planners’ Handbook. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory U.S. Department of Education.
Notes:
Technology Planning: The Educator’s Guide:
- should be forward-looking
- should bridge present and future
- should be the impetus for change
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Vision Statement:
To create a holistic learning environment with student-centered learning approaches in which multiple learning styles are both recognized and accommodated. This holistic environment will address academic, mental, and physical growth and development. Students will be prepared for employment, citizenship and life-long health and wellness. This will be realized through partnerships with parents and the larger community employing appropriate technology, internships and other resources to benefit and enhance student outcomes.
