Texas has implemented a long range plan for technology. They have a vision of preparing students for the future and that future is one full of technology. Teachers need to stay up to date with technology and continue to implement it into lessons across the curriculum. SBEC Technology Standard were created to ensure this.
SBEC feels all educators should enter the field current in technology standards. They should be able to utilize technology in the classroom and integrate it across the curriculum. Learning needs to continue for educators through professional development. Texas has recomended that SBEC, TEA and the regional education service centers continue to help aid educator in doing this through providing support, staff development and continuing to stay current on technology trends.
Local education agencies are being asked to provide professional development, training and strategies for using technology in the classroom. They also are continueing to monitor technology implementation and use through the STAR chart.
The Texas long range plan is even reaching out to higher education, parents, communites and privat business to lend a hand in keeping our schools updated with the current technology trends.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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