1. Hardware, Software, Training
Technology Plans
Hardware, Software, Training

2. Foundations based on National Technology Plan
Based on Hinchey (2006) Analysis of 2005 National Technology Plan
Students need use of technology outside of school
Students need access to the internet
More technology=better achievement
“Tech-savvy” administrators and teachers will contribute to student learning
Support “on-line” and “virtual” schools

3. US Department of Education Plan (foTechnology
Learning
Personalized resources, coherent instructional activities, engage disconnected learners, flexible use, acquire expertise
Assessment
Embedded assessments, data use support, software for automated scoring, inductive assessment tools, online assessments of 21st century skills and technology literacy
Teaching
Online teacher learning and staff development, decision support software and tools, and software for parents
Productivity
student management systems, digital textbooks

4. Software for Technology use in classroom
Pixie 2
Intel software for educators
Designing effective projects
Frames
Brain X Digital Tutoring
Google docs & spreadsheets
Teachers First
Universal Designs for Learning
Hyperstudio
More complete listing can be found at the Ed.gov website:

5. District Plan
High yield Technology Bond to provide funding for 1:1 student to laptop ratio
Implement teacher training and staff development
Students get new laptop second year
Third year integrate software learning and infrastructure basis for paper-less, virtual classrooms

6. References
Hinchey, P. (2006, August). An analysis of the 2005 National technology plan: Better for business than for children. Education Policy Research Unit. Retrieved from on February 13, 2010.
SRI International (2009, December 7). National educational technology plan. US Department of education. Retrieved from on February 13, 2010.