Long Range Plan

Although I was aware of its existence, I knew very little about what the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology entailed. The Plan itself is clear, concise and deliberate. It is evident that much time and effort has been spent, and will be spent implementing the Plan in the coming years. It is also apparent that a “one size fits all” approach will never meet the technological needs of all students. Online, distance, and digital learning, for teachers and students alike, is a key factor in successful 21st Century learning and survival. Veteran teachers need to commit to ongoing job-embedded professional development to assure mastery of the SBEC Technology Applications for Educators. With administrators leading the way, successful and efficient technology implementation is mandatory to meet the goals set forth in Texas’ Long-Range Plan.

As an instructional leader, I must first understand the “The Plan”. With that knowledge I should be able to convey to staff a clear rationale for the curricula and the requirements of curricular alignment. Therefore, understanding the educational importance of technology integration, I will promote and guide the development of curriculum related to technology on my campus through modeling, collaborative teaching efforts and data-driven research. I will utilize the dynamic framework of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA TEKS) in order to provide and maintain an infrastructure that supports teaching and learning, educator preparation and development, leadership, administration and instructional support, as well as promoting the framework of technology.