After today's class I was able to have a better understanding of the tech plan process that districts should have in place. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that there would be eight full pages of guidelines just to write a technology plan. First of all, I didn't even realize every district was supposed to have a technology plan (maybe because our district doesn't)!
Now that I think about it I can see why a technology plan would be an important component to any district. If there is not a plan for the money, where is the technology going to come from? And if there is no plan for where the district is heading technology-wise, then how can anyone know how much to try and save? These are questions that should be discussed within a committee and mapped out to ensure best practice.
On a side note, I also never knew that there was such a thing as a Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). CIPA is a smart idea, as it protects schools from students getting a hold of inappropriate material on the internet. Without CIPA, schools these days could start encountering law suits. I did know that most schools invest in fire walls and programs that block certain sites, I just didn't realize it was a law now. I sure am glad it is though! :)
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