NECESSARY CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVELY LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING
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Shared Vision
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Proactive leadership in developing a shared vision for educational technology among school personnel, students, parents, and the community |
Implementation Planning
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A systematic plan aligned with a shared vision for school effectiveness and student learning through the infusion of ICT and digital learning resources |
Consistent and Adequate Funding
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Ongoing funding to support technology infrastructure, personnel, digital resources, and staff development |
Equitable Access
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Robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources, with connectivity for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders |
Skilled Personnel
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Educators and support staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for their job responsibilities |
Ongoing Professional Learning
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Technology-related professional learning plans and opportunities with dedicated time to practice and share ideas |
Technical Support
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Consistent and reliable assistance for maintaining, renewing, and using ICT and digital resources |
Curriculum Framework
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Content standards and related digital curriculum resources |
Student-Centered Learning
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Use of ICT to facilitate engaging approaches to learning |
Assessment and Evaluation
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Continuous assessment, both of learning and for learning, and evaluation of the use of ICT and digital resources |
Engaged Communities
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Partnerships and collaboration within the community to support and fund the use of ICT and digital resources |
Support Policies
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Policies, financial plans, accountability measures, and incentive structures to support the use of ICT in learning and in district and school operations |
Supportive External Context
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Policies and initiatives at the national, regional, and local levels to support schools in effective implementation of technology for achieving curriculum and technology (ICT) standards |
