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 all education stakeholders including teachers and support staff, school and district administrators, teacher educators, students parents, and the community |
Empowered Leaders
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Stakeholders at every level empowered to be leaders in effecting change |
Implementation Planning
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A systematic plan aligned with a shared vision for school effectiveness and student learning through the infusion of information and communication technologies (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, support staff, and other leaders skilled in the selection and effective use of appropriate ICT resources |
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 learning resources |
Curriculum Framework
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Content standards and related digital curriculum resources that are aligned with and support digital-age learning and work |
Student-Centered Learning
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Planning, teaching, and assessment centered around the needs and abilities of students |
Assessment and Evaluation
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Continuous assessment of teaching, learning, and leadership, and evaluation of the use of ICT and digital resources |
Engaged Communities
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Partnerships and collaboration within communities 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 and digital learning resources |
Supportive External Context
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Policies and initiatives at the national, regional, and local levels to support schools and teacher preparation programs in effective implementation of technology for achieving curriculum and learning technology (ICT) standards |
