According to the National Educational Technology Plan, “technology based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning and generating data that can be used continuously to improve the education system at all levels.” (U.S. Department of Education)
The National Educational Technology Plan lists five essential areas - learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. Each area has one goal listed with recommendations on how to achieve the goal. According to the plan the goals are:
- All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, and knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.
- Our education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement.
- Professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all learners.
- All students and educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.
- Our education system at all levels will redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the power of technology to improve learning outcomes while making more efficient use of time, money, and staff.
After reading the plan, I found it was well constructed. I liked the fact it addressed the “underserved”. For Professional Development the Plan suggests 24/7 access to online collaboration, learning communities, and interaction with parents and community members, but I wonder how this would work. As teachers we spend a lot of time preparing for our lessons now, so when would we be able to participate in the online communities and still have time for our families?
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