Planning for Technology : A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders

by Bruce M. Whitehead

• ISBN13: 9780761945956
• ISBN10: 0761945954
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-05
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

"This book provides a good overview of the process for developing, implementing, and maintaining a technology plan for a school or school district. The references to current research are most useful and provide valuable sources for further exploration." Ted McCain Author, Windows on the Future Close the technology gap in your school! The future is now! Help reshape education in this new millennium by placing technology firmly in the hands of your students. With computers and information technologies changing nearly every aspect of life, it is time to close the technology gap that exists in our schools by taking computers out of the computer lab and integrating them into the general curriculum. The authors demonstrate to educators how to establish a school plan that supports in-class technology usage for students and teachers including: The context and rationale for the technological shift to the classroom Practical integration of computers into the curriculum through administrative planning and essential training Key processes and research necessary to develop an effective technological public relations agenda Financial options available A structural model for an evaluation and assessment plan Planning for Technology is a valuable resource that will enable administrators and teachers to consider how best to make the transition from using out-dated models of technology to facing todaya??s academic realities head-on.

Author Biography

Bruce M. Whitehead, Principal at Hellgate Intermediate School, Missoula, Montana, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Montana Devon F. N. Jensen is Assistant Professor in the Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, at The University of South Dakota Floyd Boschee is Professor in the Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, The University of South Dakota

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Governor William J. Janklow
Preface	xv
Rationale	xv
Book Contents	xvi
Chapter Descriptions	xvii
Acknowledgments	xviii
About the Authors	xix
Changing Strategies in Technology	1	(20)
Refocusing Efforts	1	(16)
Changing Contexts	1	(2)
School Technology Realities	3	(6)
Student Achievement and Technology	9	(3)
Classroom Technology	12	(1)
Developing Local Community Awareness	13	(2)
School Technology Goals	15	(1)
State and National Levels of Awareness	16	(1)
Strategies for Success	17	(1)
Future Challenges	18	(1)
Reflective Activities	19	(2)
Leadership and Planning	21	(46)
Flexible Leaders	21	(3)
Stakeholders' Role in Planning for Technology	24	(16)
Factors to Be Considered	25	(2)
Staff Development	27	(1)
Financial Management	27	(1)
Infrastructure	28	(1)
Community Awareness and Support	28	(1)
Evaluation and Assessment	29	(1)
Technology Standards for Administrators	29	(3)
Technology Leadership Tasks	32	(1)
Superintendent: Technology Leadership Tasks	32	(1)
Principal: Technology Leadership Tasks	33	(2)
District Program Director: Technology Leadership Tasks	35	(1)
Formulating a Mission Statement	36	(1)
Establishing and Maintaining Commitment	37	(1)
School Administrators	37	(1)
School Board Members	38	(1)
Teachers	38	(1)
Parents	39	(1)
Project Outline	40	(22)
Project Calendar	40	(1)
Developing a Schedule	40	(22)
Annual Plan	62	(1)
Reflective Activities	62	(5)
Technology and Staff Development	67	(16)
Setting Priorities	67	(4)
Staff Development Needs	67	(4)
Cadres of Technology Specialists	71	(5)
Management Planning Matrix	72	(1)
Hardware, Software, and Services	72	(3)
Regional Resource Centers	75	(1)
Instructional Design and Computer Skills	75	(1)
Strategies for Success	76	(3)
Project-Based Approach	76	(1)
Flexible Scheduling	77	(1)
Rule of Traveling Pairs	77	(1)
Early-Out Time for Students	77	(1)
Presenter Stipends	77	(1)
Extended Contracts	78	(1)
Adult Education	78	(1)
Substitute Rotation	78	(1)
Free Consulting Services	78	(1)
Staff Development Cooperatives	78	(1)
Staff Development Consortiums	78	(1)
College and University Preservice Programs	79	(1)
School, University, and College Partnerships	79	(1)
Community Resources	79	(1)
Technology for Learning Audit	79	(1)
Future Challenges	80	(1)
Reflective Activities	80	(3)
Teaching and Learning With Technology	83	(20)
The Power of Teachers	83	(2)
Providing Connectivity	85	(4)
Educational Technology Standards	86	(3)
How Technology Facilitates Learning	89	(2)
How Technology Facilitates Teaching	91	(9)
Benefits to Educators	91	(1)
Classroom Computer Networks	91	(1)
Classroom Curriculum Connections	92	(1)
Technology Scope and Sequence	93	(1)
Content Software and Tool Software Selection	93	(1)
Classroom and Cooperative Learning	94	(1)
Classroom Technology Strategies	94	(1)
Learning-Styles Applications	95	(1)
Student Writing	95	(1)
Cross-Age Tutoring via Technology	96	(1)
Distance Learning	96	(1)
Community Links	97	(1)
Keyboarding Skills in the Classroom	97	(1)
Keyboarding Software Checklist	97	(1)
School to Work	98	(1)
Student Assessment and Technology	98	(1)
Technology Applications	99	(1)
Impacting Disadvantaged Youth	99	(1)
Meeting State and National Standards	99	(1)
Strategies for Success	100	(1)
Future Challenges	101	(1)
Reflective Activities	101	(2)
Selling Your Technology Plan	103	(20)
Public Relations	103	(4)
Barriers to Quality School and Community Relations	103	(2)
Administrative Role in Public Relations	105	(1)
Promoting Public Relations and Technology	106	(1)
The Public Relations Process	107	(3)
Public Relations Plan	107	(1)
Mission Statement	107	(1)
Internal and External Analysis	108	(1)
Objectives and Strategies	108	(1)
Action Plans	108	(1)
Research	108	(2)
Communication Strategies	110	(10)
Communication Strategies for Internal Groups	112	(1)
Classroom Teachers	112	(1)
Improving Communication Through Instructional Leadership	112	(1)
Improving Staff Morale	113	(1)
Noncertified Staff Members	114	(1)
Using Noncertified Staff	114	(1)
Board Members	115	(1)
Board Member Communication	115	(1)
Students	115	(1)
Student Communication	115	(1)
Communication Strategies for External Groups	116	(1)
Parents and the School	116	(1)
Increasing Communication With Parents	117	(1)
Business and Community Leaders	118	(1)
Communication with Business and Community Leaders	118	(1)
School-Community Relations	119	(1)
Teacher-Directed Community Relations	119	(1)
Administrator-Directed Community Relations	119	(1)
Where Should We Go From Here?	120	(1)
Strategies for Success	121	(1)
Reflective Activities	122	(1)
Financial Management	123	(28)
Creative Financing	123	(2)
Federal Allocations	124	(1)
State Financial Support	124	(1)
Successful Grant Writing for Technology	125	(2)
Grant Proposal	125	(1)
Special Grant-Writing Strategies	126	(1)
Grant Configuration	126	(1)
Writing the Grant	127	(1)
Funding Resources	127	(16)
Success in Financing Technology	143	(4)
Setting Priorities	143	(1)
Purchasing Policy	143	(2)
School Technology Purchasers	145	(1)
E-Rate	145	(1)
Funding Staff Development	145	(1)
Fund-Raising Campaign	145	(1)
Finding Local Funds for Technology	146	(1)
Strategies for Success	147	(2)
Effective Finance Strategies	147	(2)
Future Challenges	149	(1)
Reflective Activities	149	(2)
Infrastructure	151	(22)
Coordinating the Effort	151	(1)
Network Classroom Technology Centers	152	(2)
Technology Learning Stations	153	(1)
Teacher Work Stations	153	(1)
National Telecommunications Infrastructure	154	(2)
State Telecommunications Infrastructure	154	(1)
State Telecommunications Networks	155	(1)
State Regulations and Guidelines	156	(1)
Equity Issues	156	(1)
Technology Plans	156	(1)
Evaluation	156	(1)
Staff Development	156	(1)
Maintenance and Service	157	(1)
Infrastructure	157	(1)
Regional Centers and Technology Hubs	157	(2)
Distance Learning Programs	157	(1)
Procurement	158	(1)
Research and Evaluation	158	(1)
Financial Advice on Technology Implementation	159	(1)
Technology Cooperatives	159	(1)
District Technology Configurations	159	(3)
Wide Area Networks	159	(1)
Local Area Networks	160	(1)
Local Intranet	160	(1)
Laptop Computing	160	(1)
Interactive Television	161	(1)
Wireless-Keypad Response Systems	161	(1)
Automated Networked Libraries	162	(1)
Compatibility of Hardware	162	(1)
Upgrading	162	(1)
Management, Service, and Maintenance	162	(3)
Technical Director	162	(1)
Teacher Technology Coordinators	163	(1)
Student Technology Assistants	163	(2)
Work-Tracking System	165	(1)
Strategies for Success	165	(7)
Three Main Parts	168	(1)
Networking Costs	169	(1)
Infrastructure Costs	170	(2)
Future Challenges	172	(1)
Reflective Activities	172	(1)
Program Evaluation	173	(12)
The Final Piece in the Puzzle	173	(5)
Challenges to Program Evaluation	173	(2)
Focusing on Student Performance	175	(1)
Data Collection	175	(1)
Leadership	176	(1)
Technology Plan Assessment	177	(1)
Staff Development and Evaluation	177	(1)
Assessing Teaching and Learning	178	(7)
Integration of Curriculum	178	(1)
Classroom Technology Environment	178	(1)
Student Outcomes	179	(1)
Equity Issues	179	(1)
Measuring Connectivity	179	(1)
Accreditation Standards	180	(1)
Student Performance Assessment	180	(1)
Integrated Learning System Assessments	180	(1)
Program Guidelines	180	(1)
Evaluation Checklist	181	(1)
Strategies for Success	182	(1)
Future Challenges	182	(1)
Reflective Activities	183	(2)
Resource A: Individual Teacher and Administrator Technology Profiles	185	(20)
Resource B: Cupertino Union School District: Technology Scope and Sequence	205	(6)
Resource C: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Educational Technology Foundations for All Teachers	211	(4)
Resource D: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Technology Foundation Standards for All Students	215	(2)
Resource E: Glossary	217	(4)
Notes	221	(8)
Name Index	229	(2)
Subject Index	231