Shared Vision | | 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 | | Stakeholders at every level empowered to be leaders in effecting change |
Implementation Planning | | 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 | | 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, support staff, and other leaders skilled in the selection and effective use of appropriate ICT resources |
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 learning resources |
Curriculum Framework | | Content standards and related digital curriculum resources that are aligned with and support digital age learning and work |
Student-Centered Learning | | Planning, teaching, and assessment centered around the needs and abilities of students |
Assessment and Evaluation | | Continuous assessment of teaching, learning, and leadership, and evaluation of the use of ICT and digital resources |
Engaged Communities | | Partnerships and collaboration within communities 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 and digital learning resources for learning and in district school operations |
Supportive External Context | | 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 |