TEC 911: Comprehensive Technology Use                Planning

Course Description

Whether your role as an educator finds you in the classroom, a library - media center or administration, possessing the skills necessary to develop a clear and concise technology use plan is vital in today's goal-oriented educational system. Technology planning is an activity that provides direction and helps users understand clearly where they are now and imagine where they want to be. A Technology Use Plan is a powerful, dynamic tool that helps create and sustain a technology-rich educational environment - a continuous action plan that creates and maintains a technology-rich educational environment. This course is designed to acquaint you with the process of formulating an effective and useful Technology Use Plan.

Included in the course workbook are guidelines, sample plans, surveys and activities modeling the process of developing a TUP, which can be tailored to meet the needs of a district, school or department. Developing and submitting a detailed and completed Technology Use Plan is not required to pass the course.

Primary Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course participants shall:

•Evaluate the need for and appreciate the benefit of working with a Technology Use Plan in effect on a school / district-wide level.
•Become familiar with the procedures, methodologies and processes of developing a Technology Use Plan.
•Define the various components of a model TUP.
•Review TUPs of other schools / districts and relate them to their own teaching situation.
•Develop, distribute, collect, and analyze data from technology surveys.
•Draft a vision statement.
•Use analytical tools to rank areas of strengths and weaknesses during the planning process.
•Develop timelines for implementing a Technology Use Plan.

Standards Based Instruction

Assignments contained within this course meet several important proficiency guidelines as defined by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) in their NETS (National Educational Technology Standards).                 SEE MORE

Course Materials

Course materials consist of a detailed and comprehensive workbook designed to guide the learner, step-by-step, through the development process. Appendices include extensive resources and a sample plan.

Course Requirements

Answer the pre-course teacher survey questions (5 points).
Answer the guidebook questions (10 points).
Complete the planning committee membership form (5 points).
Technology inventory (5 points)
Develop and distribute a staff survey on technology needs (20 points).
Analyze the data compiled from the staff surveys (15 points)
Needs Ranking - "40 Questions" (10 points).
Your Vision Statement (15 points).
Implementation Timeline (10 points).
Answer the post-course teacher survey questions (5 points).
Complete and return the course evaluation.

Grading Scale

Letter grades, should one be requested, will be on the following scale:

90% -100% = A 80% - 89% = B or ‘Credit’ 79% or below = ‘No Credit’

Evidence of Learning

Students will be evaluated on the ability to follow directions as described in the workbook to complete all required projects. Written assignments should contain reflective responses applicable to their personal and/or professional experiences which indicate they have put thought and effort in to their replies.

Grading Rubric	Exemplary (A)	Passing (B or Credit)	Failing (No Credit)
Effort and Perseverance	All projects were continued until they were completed, and at times, basic requirement were surpassed. Effort set forth apparent and exceeded expectations.	With a bit more effort and dedication project could have improved; lacks finished quality; appeared to be done with indifference.	Project(s) incomplete or lacking essential elements. Seems hurried to "just get it done" and move on.
Craftsmanship and Consistency	Project completely and patiently done with attention to detail; it was as good as hard work could make it. Neatness and pride in presentation readily apparent. Reviewing was a pleasure.	Average craftsmanship but not as good as possible with more care, time, effort and attention to detail. Quality varied from project to project.	Below average effort. Overall a basic lack of pride in work. Sloppy in both content and presentation.
Written Assignments	Depth of thought with thorough, candid, reflective replies presented with interest and enthusiasm. Few errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar. Enjoyable to read.	Replies seemed vague and generic. Errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation a distraction. Neatness lacking. Seems rushed. Doesn't seem to be focused or engaged in topic.	Assignment(s) missing or incomplete. Failed to follow directions "Yes"-"No" replies without discussion justifying response.

Instructor/Student Contact

FPU advises that some districts mandate a minimum of three student / instructor contacts (e-mail or phone) as part of the course requirements. If your district is one which requires this, please e-mail me for further instructions.

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Section 1. Pre-course survey
Section 2. Selected readings
Section 3. ISTE - NETS for Students & Teachers
Section 3. Evaluating the need for a technology use plan
Section 4. Guidebook
Section 5. Guidebook questions
Section 6. Complete planning committee form (assembling a committee is optional but highly recommended)
Section 7. Develop and distribute technology survey; evaluate replies
Section 8. Ranking your needs
Section 9. Define curricular areas and applications to be address in the plan
Section 10. Writing the vision statement
Section 11. Developing a timeline
Section 12. Post-course survey
Section 13. Course evaluation

Course Completion Checklist

The following is a list of all mandatory assignments to be completed and returned:

Pre-course Teacher Survey
Guidebook Questions
Planning Committee Membership Roster
Technology Inventory
Staff Survey of Technology Needs
Evaluation and Analysis of Staff Surveys
Needs Ranking
Vision Statement
Implementation Timeline
Post-course Teacher Survey
Course Evaluation
Triplicate Grade Form

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