Technology planning can be the catalyst used to enhance a school’s vision for the future, to strengthen its learning goals and to help realize its mission. The technology planning process itself must weigh the relationship between technology investments and student growth to be deemed successful. Technology planning requires that schools be willing to make substantial investments in time, resources, and support. The information provided on this website will focus on the essential elements of technology planning, which will include: (a) how to establish a vision statement (b) how to assess the schools technology needs to establish target area goals to improve learning, (c.) how to create effective professional development resources to increase the use of technology in the classroom, and (d.) how to support existing technological resources through funding and maintenance.

1. how to establish a vision statement how to assess the schools technology needs to establish target area goals to improve learning how to create effective professional development resources to increase the use of technology in the classroom, and how to support existing technological resources through funding and maintenance. Essential Elements Technology Planning

2. The First Paradigm Shift Ten years ago, technology planning focused primarily on acquiring computers and was simply a process of deciding what type of computers to purchase, how many, and where to place them. The planning process must addressed how technology will be used by students and staff, not just what equipment it will involve.

6. Component Four: Developing Target Area Goals Future Strategies for School Improvement TARGET AREA GOALS Component Three: Assessment Analysis The School Profile Identifying areas of improvement Component Two: Assessment of School’s Present Condition What is and What Should Be Component One : Survey Development Identify specific areas to target Developing Target Area Goals

7. The Five Essential Target Areas Curriculum Integration Professional Development Infrastructure & Telecommunications Equitable use of Technology Assessment and Reporting