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essential conditions for implementing the nets for students 2007

   NECESSARY CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVELY LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING

Shared Vision 

  Proactive leadership in developing a shared vision for educational technology among school personnel, students, parents, and the community

Implementation Planning 

  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 

  Ongoing funding to support technology infrastructure, personnel, digital resources, and staff development

Equitable Access 

  Robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources, with connectivity for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders

Skilled Personnel 

  Educators and support staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for their job responsibilities

Ongoing Professional Learning 

  Technology-related professional learning plans and opportunities with dedicated time to practice and share ideas

Technical Support 

  Consistent and reliable assistance for maintaining, renewing, and using ICT and digital resources 

Curriculum Framework 

  Content standards and related digital curriculum resources 

Student-Centered Learning 

  Use of ICT to facilitate engaging approaches to learning

Assessment and Evaluation 

  Continuous assessment, both of learning and for learning, and evaluation of the use of ICT and digital resources

Engaged Communities 

  Partnerships and collaboration within the community to support and fund the use of ICT and digital resources 

Support Policies 

  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 

  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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