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Texas Long Range Plan (2006-2020)

As our civilization changes and progresses, Texas has done a great job keeping up with society’s technological advancements. Texas has developed a Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.  In this plan, we have documented goals in four areas: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support;and  Infrastructure for Technology. 

My action research project focuses on the use of technology (specifically personal communication devices) in the clasroom.  My belief is that the more students use technology that is readily available to them, the more engaged and involved they are likely to be; thus, increasing their success.

As technology advances, campuses and districts must be prepared to teach educators how to use these technological resources and tools.  I have included main ideas stated under the Teaching and Learning: Educator Preparation and Development piece of the Texas Long Range Plan, 2006-2020.

A DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA:

Visions for technological advancements are created at the local, state and national level.  Educators must be properly and appropriately prepared for these technological progressions. Staff development opportunities to prepare and develop the technological skills of educators are necessary to meet the needs of the stated vision for improvement.

Teachers will be provided with a variety of professional development and distance learning opportunities to support lessons, technology integration, software applications, and assessment strategies.

Teachers will work collaboratively with others in effort to become familiar with and prepared to use technology for professional advancements as well as teaching students.

PROGRESS IN THE AREA:

Progresion is seen in the area of educator preparation and development. At the national and state level, leaders have notated previous progress seen among teachers’ technological knowledge and new goals have been created.

The methods of preparing and developing eductors’ knowledge and skills have progressed from face-to-face courses to distance learning, especially on-line learning. Teachers are required to stay current in their technological learning.

TRENDS IN EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

The global market economy is advancing as a result of technological changes. To prepare our students for changes in society (including the growing businesses, higher requirements for post-secondary education, and the competitive job industry), we must change and grow with the advancements in our society.

Progress is occurring at the local, state national level. Trends show that educators are being prepared to use new technology in their classrooms through a variety of mediums. Distance learning, campus collaboration,  and other instructional strategies are used at all levels. Trends indicate that the more an educator understands and values advancements in technology, the more likely they are to utilize these resources and tools in their classrooms.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

My recommendations for Educator Preparation and Development are to clearly assess and the needs of the campus educators and create a plan of action.

The first step is establishing the educators’ need(s).

The next step is to ensure all resources are allocated appropriately and according to the defined needs. For example, budgeting, staff, the timeline, and equipment must be aligned and in order to progress with the proposed plan.

Then, educators need to become familiar with and trained to use the technological advancements. This also includes examples of how to use the technological tools toward student success.

Finally, assessments need to be conducted to determine if additional preparation and development is necessary as well as the successes of previous trainings.