Vision

This book provides a straightforward approach to developing a school or district’s vision to guide all stakeholders toward a common goal with educational technology. Intended for educational leaders, this book provides a structured methodology for a school or district to develop their own vision of educational technology.

Darryl Vidal, Michael Casey

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: The Impetus for Creating an Education Technology Vision Responsibility for the vision How the Vision Supports the Organization How the Vision Supports Instruction Communicating the Vision Chapter 2: Crafting the Vision: Let's get started Educational Open System Interconnections model (EOSI) Instructional Practice Flipped Classroom Virtual Classrooms, Distance Learning & Remote Students Synchronous Teaching and Learning Asynchronous Technology Tools Curriculum Professional Development Applications Devices Physical Spaces Physical & Virtual Classroom Models Physical Spaces & Flexible Learning Spaces Virtual Spaces Chapter 3: The Impact of Technology in Education Precepts for Student Learning Effective Use of Technology Enhancing Curriculum using Technology Chapter 4: Technology Platforms EOSI Technology Platforms Educational Technology Platforms Collaboration Communication Development Content Data Integration Platforms Data Collection Data Analysis Data to Inform Instruction Classroom Management Information Technology Platforms Information Technology Operations Security Chapter 5: Classrooms One-to-One - a new concept for an old buzzword Chapter 6: Infrastructure Leader-Led Remote Teacher Remote Students Chapter 7: Support & Sustainability Op Ex vs. Cap Ex Conclusion