1.3 Policies, Procedures, Programs & Funding
Candidates research, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, programs and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school, district, state, and federal technology plans and guidelines. Funding strategies may include the development, submission, and evaluation of formal grant proposals.
Artifact: Emerging Technology Project
Reflection:
The Emerging Technologies Project is serving as artifact for Standard 1.3, Policies, Procedures, Programs, and Funding. This report was written for ITEC 7445 in the spring of 2012. This project and related report focuses on Apple’s iPad, an emerging technological resource with limitless potential in the educational setting. This research-based report contains compatibility specifics, educational uses, potential impact, as well as extensive information about related costs and funding.
In Standard 1.3, the importance of researching, recommending, and implementation policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies for educational technologies are established. This artifact contains an in-depth and research based summary of iPads in the classroom setting. This summary includes information about implementation procedures, applicable policies for purchase and usage, as well as information about alternative funding sources for this resource.
This project proved to be a significant learning experience for me, on many levels. First, I gained a deep understanding of a specific emerging technology that has great potential to revolutionize traditional classrooms. This information helped me better understand the limitless potential of technology in education. Through completing research for the funding elements of this project, I learned about a variety of alternative funding sources available to support technology in the classroom. Specifically, I discovered numerous grant opportunities and programs that seek to enhance technology-based learning experiences in the classroom setting. This information led me to begin the grant application process to try to attain more iPads for my classroom and school. This is a process in which I continue to participate, in order to find additional funds for technology innovation.
Unequivocally, technology has the power to completely revolutionize the way individuals learn. This technology can completely alter the way students learn and can expand learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom. In the same sense, technology has the power to change the way professional development occurs. By providing a gateway to new information and innovative approaches, technology has the potential to significantly enhance the professional learning process. In order to do this, schools, districts, and states must have policies, procedures, programs, and funding sources in place. These elements help ensure that technology is appropriately and authentically implemented and supported.
Reflection:
The Emerging Technologies Project is serving as artifact for Standard 1.3, Policies, Procedures, Programs, and Funding. This report was written for ITEC 7445 in the spring of 2012. This project and related report focuses on Apple’s iPad, an emerging technological resource with limitless potential in the educational setting. This research-based report contains compatibility specifics, educational uses, potential impact, as well as extensive information about related costs and funding.
In Standard 1.3, the importance of researching, recommending, and implementation policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies for educational technologies are established. This artifact contains an in-depth and research based summary of iPads in the classroom setting. This summary includes information about implementation procedures, applicable policies for purchase and usage, as well as information about alternative funding sources for this resource.
This project proved to be a significant learning experience for me, on many levels. First, I gained a deep understanding of a specific emerging technology that has great potential to revolutionize traditional classrooms. This information helped me better understand the limitless potential of technology in education. Through completing research for the funding elements of this project, I learned about a variety of alternative funding sources available to support technology in the classroom. Specifically, I discovered numerous grant opportunities and programs that seek to enhance technology-based learning experiences in the classroom setting. This information led me to begin the grant application process to try to attain more iPads for my classroom and school. This is a process in which I continue to participate, in order to find additional funds for technology innovation.
Unequivocally, technology has the power to completely revolutionize the way individuals learn. This technology can completely alter the way students learn and can expand learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom. In the same sense, technology has the power to change the way professional development occurs. By providing a gateway to new information and innovative approaches, technology has the potential to significantly enhance the professional learning process. In order to do this, schools, districts, and states must have policies, procedures, programs, and funding sources in place. These elements help ensure that technology is appropriately and authentically implemented and supported.