1. Technology Planning From NETP to E-Rate

2. Agenda What’s the big picture? National Education Technology Plan 2010 How can we afford it? Federal Funding Availability How do we get there from here? District Plan Review & prizes!

3. National Technology Plan Goals: 1) Increase number of college grads 2) Prepare HS grads for success www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010

4. NETP 2010 Recommendations in five areas: Learning Assessment Teaching Infrastructure Productivity

5. Help with Funding E-Rate: Schools and Libraries FCC directed USAC administered Assist with internet costs Must have technology plan

6. Technology Plan Must include: Goals and strategies for use of technology A professional development strategy Assessment of needs Ongoing evaluation process www.usac.org/sl/

8. Access to resources

10. District Technology Plan Goal 3: Administrative Improvement Comprehensive plan Data-driven decisions Student management technology Improved communications Provide resources Provide support

11. District Technology Plan Goal 4: Infrastructure Improve network Maintain support Replace old equipment

12. District Technology Plan For more information: District Technology Plan

13. Review What is NETP? What is E-rate? What are the two overall goals of NETP? What are the 5 areas NETP covers? List one District goal!

14. Answers! National Education Technology Plan A program to help reduce internet costs for schools and libraries To increase number of college grads in US, and prepare high school students Learning, professional development, teaching, administration, infrastructure See notes!

15. References Things I Do When My Internet Connection is Slow By Taylor T Picture:http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/song-chart-memes-internet-connection.gifArticle:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/12/online-learning-pros-and-cons_n_848362.html