Blog Posting #2:
The Galveston-Houston Archdiocese in which I work for has a technology plan updated until 2013 that contains all the five elements. That is their goals, professional development strategies, assessment of software, budget resources and ongoing evaluation process.
First, the Archdiocese’s main goals are to utilize all uses of technology that reflect the Catholic faith. Teachers and students must be current with technology as well as use it on a daily basis. The safety and responsibilities of all technology will be addressed to both faculty and students. I believe these goals are essential for providing the basics for a technology plan.
Next, the strategies that are to go with this plan is to continue funding for necessary material needed for schools. Administration is to continue to encourage their school to apply for E-rate funding in which they will be able to utilize the funds needed as long as it addresses curriculum effectively.
Professional development should also play a vital role in teaching educators the proper training needed in order to introduce new ideas to their students. Any extra funding that a school is given should be used as an integral part to technology as long as training is provided.
The technology committee for the plan is made up of representatives of various schools in the Archdiocese that continue to want to strive for ongoing implementation and assessment in the use of technology for all students. As long as schools can identify their reasons behind needing specific technology, the funding should be available. If not, donations will always be taken as long the material is up to code.
Finally, committee and administrators are to make sure progress is occurring from the original plan’s goals. They are to create follow-up evaluations and make sure technology is used to its advantage with positive results.
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