Overview of Technology Plans

Overview of Technology Plans

Debra L. Chapman
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781466626560|ISBN10: 1466626569|EISBN13: 9781466626874
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2656-0.ch005
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Chapman, Debra L. "Overview of Technology Plans." Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership, edited by Shuyan Wang and Taralynn Hartsell, IGI Global, 2013, pp. 71-87. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2656-0.ch005

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Chapman, D. L. (2013). Overview of Technology Plans. In S. Wang & T. Hartsell (Eds.), Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership (pp. 71-87). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2656-0.ch005

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Chapman, Debra L. "Overview of Technology Plans." In Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership, edited by Shuyan Wang and Taralynn Hartsell, 71-87. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2013. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2656-0.ch005

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Abstract

The incorporation of technology into the classroom is intended to have a positive impact on teaching and learning. Technology planning is a necessary component of this process to make certain all technology benefits are realized. Technology cannot be an add-on component in education; it needs to be fully incorporated into the entire educational process. This requires the development and implementation of a comprehensive technology plan. This plan is created by a technology planning committee and supports all related vision and mission statements, including those for the school, district, and municipality. A needs assessment will be used to determine the current state of the technology and infrastructure. Budgetary considerations, including total cost of ownership, are evaluated to help verify feasibility of the plan. A technology plan is a working document that is evaluated and updated on a continual basis. The development, implementation, and revision of the technology plan help ensure the effective implementation of technology in the educational institution.

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