A Technology Plan That Works.

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Title: A Technology Plan That Works.
Authors: Overbay, Amy1 amy_overbay@ncsu.edu, Mollette, Melinda2 Melinda_mollette@ncsu.edu, Vasu, Ellen S.3 ellen.vasu@ncsu.edu
Source: Educational Leadership. Feb2011, Vol. 68 Issue 5, p56-59. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Educational technology planning, *School administrators, *Teacher development, *Educational planning, *Professional education, *Teacher-administrator relationships, *Educational leadership, *High technology & education, *Educational technology
Geographic Terms: North Carolina
Abstract: The article reports on research that the authors have done concerning the use of digital learning techniques and educational technology in schools in North Carolina and presents suggestions to school administrators on effective and efficient ways of implementing educational technology initiatives. Some of the recommendations to administrators which are presented include allowing for open communication between administrators and teachers in order to allow teachers to take a leadership role in the process, outlining a purpose for acquiring the technology, and planning time for professional development opportunities in order to familiarize the school's staff with the technology.
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Abstract:The article reports on research that the authors have done concerning the use of digital learning techniques and educational technology in schools in North Carolina and presents suggestions to school administrators on effective and efficient ways of implementing educational technology initiatives. Some of the recommendations to administrators which are presented include allowing for open communication between administrators and teachers in order to allow teachers to take a leadership role in the process, outlining a purpose for acquiring the technology, and planning time for professional development opportunities in order to familiarize the school's staff with the technology.
ISSN:00131784