DISCUSSION ITEMS

In my research for this assignment I feel that all three plans I evaluated were very similar. However, the scope of the district plans was much more in depth. As a technology facilitator it is difficult to find time to create an elaborate plan, but I believe Hillandale, Oak Grove and Woodside School do a great job focusing their plan on student achievement.

I feel that I learned the most from the Lapeer Community Schools Technology Plan. I found it interesting because it is very detailed. I also like the way it is in pdf format because you can search the document to very easily find specific topics of interest. The 72-page plan outlines every step of the process. I plan to implement some of the strategies they used in my local school technology plan.

As stated earlier I feel that all plans generally contained all four basic elements. The district plans were much more detailed, but each plan contained a vision statement, needs assessment, implementation, and some form of evaluation.

I feel that the table of contents from the Lapeer Community Schools is very helpful because it lists all areas that are covered in the plan. I plan to use this in the future updating of my technology plan for this class and my school.