Technology Planning

Download or read book Planning for Technology written by Bruce M. Whitehead and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-09-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish! Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice: Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? The first edition of Planning for Technology created leaders who empowered students to master the technological tools now required for success. This second edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. In addition to the core methods and exercises, this book includes: Revisions addressing essential digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must learn to utilize New content covering guidelines for addressing the new Common Core State Standards, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more A new chapter on creating a "culture of technology" that goes beyond user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students Technology is no longer optional—it is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Planning for Technology is the go-to resource for ensuring your students thrive. "This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way." —Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent District of Columbia Public Schools, DC "The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not thought about before." —Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership The University of Montana-Missoula

Download or read book Technology Planning written by Joseph R. Matthews and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized around the structure of a technology plan, this book explains each subject area and how each part of the plan is related. Individual chapters cover: The Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan, The Description of the Library, Challenges Facing the Library, Emerging Technologies, Current Technology Environment, Assessment of the Current Environment, Evaluation of the Library's Web Site, Recommendations, and Evaluation of the Plan.

Download or read book Cases on Educational Technology Planning, Design, and Implementation: A Project Management Perspective written by Benson, Angela D. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether utilizing electronic tools for K-12 classrooms, learning management systems in higher education institutions, or training and performance improvement for business organizations, technology maintains an important aspect in the delivery of education and training in both school and non-school settings. Cases on Educational Technology Planning, Design, and Implementation: A Project Management Perspective provides strategies for addressing the challenges and pitfalls faced when planning, designing, and implementing learning and educational technology projects. The case studies in this publication aim to provide instructors, practitioners in K-12 and higher education, business managers as well as students interested in implementing education technology projects.

Download or read book Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow written by Diana Silveira and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their library or to planning for future technology needs, many librarians don’t know where to begin. Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start. This practical guide will be of special value to those in small- and medium-size libraries, especially those new to the planning process who have not previously implemented technology or who have had difficulty implementing strategic plans. By using this LITA guide overwhelmed librarians can create a sound, realistic technology plan and implementing that plan by identifying each step necessary to accomplish the library’s goals. As they follow this road map from beginning to end, library staff will be able to meet the technology needs of their communities and to achieve their library's technology goals. This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a library technology plan. Each chapter addresses an aspect of planning and implementation—from conducting a technology audit and selecting appropriate devices to deploying new technologies and training staff and users. Further, this LITA guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their technology plans.

Download or read book Technology Planning and Management Handbook written by Philip J. Brody and published by Educational Technology. This book was released on 1995 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to Strategic Technology Planning written by Monica E. Oss and published by OPEN MINDS. This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An OPEN MINDS publication on strategic technology planning in the behavioral health and social service fields. This special report contains information on the hottest trends, the newest technology, and the issues that are influencing the future of technology that affect the behavioral health and social service fields.

Download or read book Technology Planning written by Joseph R. Matthews and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction. -- Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan. -- Description of the Library. -- Challenges Facing the Library. -- Emerging Technologies. -- Current Technology Environment. -- Assessment of the Current Environment. -- Evaluation of the Library's Web Site. -- Recommendations. -- Evaluation of the Plan. -- Appendix A: Analysis of Options. -- Appendix B: Analysis of Library Information System Options. -- Index.