EDLD 5352 Week 2 Part 3 Post #2 TX Plan for Technology

This Plan was presented and submitted with input and feedback from educational stakeholders, and after a careful review of the national scan, the state scan, and the findings of the state-wide survey, the gaps between the current reality in Texas schools and our state-wide technology visions were identified along with seven major technology action steps and recommendations were formulated. In the subsequent section, these recommendations are repeated, along with accompanying performance objectives, benchmarks, strategies, timelines, and evaluation sources. The Texas long-range Plan for Technology thoroughly identified and expounded the goals and purposes as follows
The contributions of technology in improving student achievement
To implement goals, performance benchmarks, strategies, and evaluation.
To publish common goals that will unite efforts of the Texas State Board of Education, other state-funded education agencies, local systems, and additional educational partners charged with improving education through technology.
To aligned with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 guidelines for having a State Technology Plan.
To serve as a guide for federal and state instructional technology funding.
Bottom line this is proof of Texas commitment to improve student achievement by ensuring that all educators and students have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a global learning community.