The document summarizes key points from a technology conference for school administrators. It discusses the increasing role of online learning, the need for technology training for teachers, and important elements of a comprehensive technology plan, including vision/mission statements, assessment of technology use, budgets, and documentation of hardware/software. Hybrid courses combining online and in-person learning are presented as an option. The importance of technology planning and having clear goals and outcomes is emphasized.

1. LEA Administrators Conference Atlanta, Georgia March 12, 2009 Plan Change (Listening, Learning, Leading – Session Two) A “Living” Technology Plan

2. Technology Training MTM Video – Dr. Michael Uden, Gail Potratz, Joan Klaas, Dr. Albert Amling, and Gerald Schmidt Reaction to video – small groups

3. A Technology Plan

4. The Real Difference Begins with You

8. Disrupting Class … He is predicting that 50% of the curriculum in high schools (possibly middle schools)will be taught online in 6-10 years, maybe sooner.

9. Disruptive innovation A term of art coined by Clayton Christensen, describes a process by which a product or service takes root initially in simple applications at the bottom of a market and then relentlessly moves ‘up market’, eventually displacing established competitors.

10. Karen - High School English Teacher “ I have already begun some long-term planning of course alterations I plan to make as a result of my new knowledge gained in this course. I was speaking with one of our library-media specialists about my hope to make the senior composition course a half live/half online course.” This is called a hybrid course. Jeff – Technology and Engineering used Google Groups ….

11. ISTE – Learning and Leading February, 2009 Their opinion question for this issue: Should Public Schools be Required to Offer Online k-12 Education?

12. Virtual Education Programs

14. Teachers and Administrators Need to be Trained “… Before class started, I was nervous to take this course. Not because of the technology part, but because many people kept telling me how awful on-line courses are. Over half of our cohort opted out of this class and enrolled in a reading course instead. I had never taken an online course before, so I had no idea what to expect, but I wanted to try it.”

15. “ Let me tell you, I am so happy I stayed in this class! It has not been awful, it's been fantastic. I find the assignments easy to follow ... I enjoy being able to work from my home and school and yet communicate with my classmates on a regular basis… So to answer the question "How are things going so far?" I would say fabulous...and I feel sorry for the others who are missing out on a great opportunity. Stefanie” Let me tell you, I am so happy I stayed in this class! It has not been awful, it's been fantastic. I find the assignments easy to follow ... I enjoy being able to work from my home and school and yet communicate with my classmates on a regular basis… So to answer the question "How are things going so far?" I would say fabulous...and I feel sorry for the others in my cohort

16. 11 Questions to ask yourself on new technologies: Is it focused on student learning? Are there observable results? Does it meet the standards? Can it show results? Does it increase research skills? Does it improve communication skills?

17. What about accountability? Does it improve student collaboration Does it help students communicate globally? Does it help students deal with massive amounts of information? Does it teach our students to be self-directed and understand how to organize more of their own learning? Is it sustainable?

18. “ Fail to plan … plan to fail!” Mind Manager

19. You Tube Video Incident Action Plan – Epic Fail

21. Important Parts of a “Living” Tech Plan 1. 2. 3.

22. A “Living” Technology Plan Title St. Paul Lutheran School’s Vision for Educational Ministry in the Digital Age

23. Small Group Activity What are the important parts of a comprehensive technology plan?

25. Small Group Activity Mission and Vision Statements (Core Values) Technology Committee

27. Directions Groups 1A and 1B work on Standard 1 2A and 2B work on Standard 2 3A and 3B work on Standard 3 4A and 4B work on Standard 4 5A and 5B work on Standard 5 Each group is to fill in suggestions in the NEXT STEPS column

28. Performance Indicator(s) I.A. inspire, articulate, and facilitate among all stakeholders a contemporary, shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed learning goals, support effective instructional practice, and maximize performance of district and school leaders. Standard I: Inspire Excellence Through Transformational Leadership . Inspire and lead development and implementation of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to transform the educational enterprise and promote excellence throughout the organization. Educational Administrators: Next Steps Share a Vision Statement with the Technology Coordinator – or pastor, or trusted faculty member/s . Share the revised Vision Statement with the Technology Committee and/or Faculty.

29. Questions – Feedback – Recommendations

30. AUP’s Acceptable Use Policies For students For teachers For staff

31. Professional Development for Faculty and Staff Part of the total cost budget In-service College courses Title money

32. Plans for Assessment – What tool/s do you use to check … How you use technology? How the teachers use technology? How technology is integrated into the classroom curriculum?

33. Total Cost Budget Routine maintenance of hardware Making repairs on nonfunctioning equipment – do you repair it? Technical support Disposal of outdated hardware Curriculum and instructional support for classroom technology integration Upgrading hardware and software

34. Organizations You Use to Stay Abreast on Technology Use in Schools ISTE www.iste.org eSchool News

35. Documentation Current Hardware Inventory Current Software Inventory Plan to replace both

36. Strategic Outcomes These should come from your Action Plan Maybe use MTM as an example

38. Integrating Technology … Involves choosing the correct technology tool To help meet your curriculum or classroom objectives/outcomes.

39. The Kris Reinke Story

40. How Thomas eats his treat slowly.

41. How Jesus died for us willingly .

42. The Mike Schmidt Story Educational Games

43. NETS – Teachers (ISTE) NETS for Teachers Standards and Performance Indicators describes what teachers should know about and be able to do with technology for teaching, learning, and administrative productivity.