Long Range Plan

Reaching the goals set forth by the Long Range Plan for Technology is a large undertaking that must be taken seriously by the TEA, SBEC, local service centers, districts, administrators, educators, parents and students. It will take every single aforementioned entity to reach the goals set forth in the plan by 2020. The existence of the Long Range Plan was new information to me. It was eye-opening to see all the recommendations, suggestions, and facts set forth by the plan. Understanding the importance of the integration of technology into the TEKS and seeing the many facets of what it will take is a bit overwhelming. However, when it is broken down in to sections and recommendations for individuals, committees, service centers, etc. it makes it seem more attainable. As an educator and a future administrator, reading the plan has given me an understanding of what my role is in the process. By integrating the technology that is available to me into my lessons and my classroom on a daily basis, I will be participating in the achievement of the Long Range Plan. As I become an administrator, it will be my responsibility to align my campus budget, insure and provide professional development to my staff, and encourage technology use on my campus. I will also need to participate in regular assessments of my campus and the technology that is used therein.