The document outlines the benefits of the e-rate program, which provides significant discounts on telecommunications services for eligible schools and libraries. It emphasizes the importance of technology integration in education, aiming to enhance learning through mobile tools and connectivity. The Newton ISD technology plan aims to utilize e-rate discounts to foster a more engaging and effective learning environment for 21st-century learners.

1. E-Rate and Newton ISDAn examination of E-Rate and our district’s technology plan

2. Agenda:1.) Overview of E-Rate and its services2.) Overview of Newton ISD Technology Plan

3. Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service FundAlso known as E-Rate

4. What is E-Rate?E-Rate is the nickname for the Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries (USFSL)

5. Federal program

6. Designed to give schools and libraries affordable access to certain kinds of telecommunications services like wireless voice and data.No, you’re not dreaming!If your school or library is eligible, E-Rate can open up discounts as much as90% off the cost of these services.

7. Where can we use E-Rate discounts? You can use E-Rate discounts almost anywhere your teachers or school can dream of.For example…..

8. District and school administrators…manage schedules centrally

9. attend meetings remotely

10. respond quickly as one team to emergenciesTeachers…http://www.wix.com/librarylady314/west-carroll-libraries-webpagecan create exciting lesson plans with mobile learning tools

11. gain confidence that comes from using low-cost, highly-capable deviceshttp://education-portal.com/articles/Improve_Your_Teaching_10_Best_Blogs_for_Teachers.html

12. Students…http://www.webhostingsecretrevealed.com/foo/are-you-using-your-moms-credit-card-for-web-hosting/http://www.iipt.org/newsletter/2008/image/march/students_computers.jpgStay connected to each other and their teachers through use of technology and internet services

13. Utilize remote learning centers and virtual field trips

14. Use a wide range of technology to engage learning and enforce classroom skillsWhich is what we all want for our 21st Century Learners!

15. Technology Plan for Newton ISDOverview

16. District Technology Plan

17. Who are our school stakeholders?

18. Community and School Telecommunications Usage

19. Technology Plan Goals

20. Technology Task Force

21. Technology Integration

22. Staying Connected

23. Technology as a Sustainable Endeavor