Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Summary (Star Chart Analysis)

Skilled leadership that has the ability to share their vision and expectations with the district is important in implementing and sustaining a school technology plan. It is important that all students today get 21st century skills for the demands of the 21st century world. All administrators today need to understand all the possibilities that technology brings to education and make that technology an integral part of their professional activities. All administrators need to conduct needs assessments to see where the strengths in implementing technology at their schools is at. To have a successful implementation of a technology plan, it must be effective and efficient for the students and for the teachers. Another important factor is collaboration, this way the necessary knowledge of the technology is known by all. For this vision to be realized, it requires the district, campus and teachers who can advocate and articulate this vision. To maximize the teaching and learning of this technology, the leaders must plan effectively to create flexible and responsive learning environments. I believe the progress of this area has improved across the state, but it really depends on the school district. It is harder for some schools to implement a technology plan that could help all students in their campus or district. They just don't have the resources or money to provide for this plan. But overall, the trends are most schools are passing the stage of Early Tech and getting into Developing and Advanced Tech. Most schools in the nation and the state have a long way to go, but many are taking the correct steps in getting there. My recommendations for improvement include having a technology plan that supports student learning. The campus make create an environment that maximizes the teaching and learning among the faculty and the students. Finally, use data that is appropriate and effective in decision making.