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Linking for Learning
Linking for Learning This document discusses the need for improving teacher development in relation to distance education technologies. Distance education had changed educational boundaries; Not only could distance education be beneficial for the isolated school, but it could be used as a challenge for students with exceptionalities as well. It transformed the definition of how students learn, where they learn, and who teaches them. -
Improving America's Schools Act of 1994
Video - Clinton Signing the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 Improving America's Schools Act A portion of this act discussed plan requirements for a national education technology plan and the uses of available funds. States and school districts must submit technology plans to receive grants. -
E-Rate
Video - Common Sense on E-Rate and CIPA E-Rate
This program, with up to $2.25 billion available annually, was set up in 1997 when the FCC adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It was designed to ensure that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. -
Indiana's K-12 Plan for Technology: On Line, On Target, On Demand Learning Systems
Indiana K-12 Plan for Technology The purpose of this plan was “to lay a foundation of leadership and direction to support and strengthen learning environments by working with educators, state agencies, legislators, parents and families, communities, and members of business and industry to promote effective uses of technology for teaching and learning." -
National Education Technology Plan of 2000
National Education Technology Plan of 2000 This plan discusses the progress made since 1996, where new opportunities exist, and the challenges that need to be addressed. It proposes actions to be taken at the national, state, local, and district level that will serve as progress towards the 5 goals outlined in this plan. -
Children's Internet Protection Act
Video: Examin CIPA and Internet Safety Guidelines CIPA CIPA addressed concerns about children’s access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. It requires schools receiving E-Rate funding to implement blocking software to filter pornography and obscene and "harmful" content. -
Mitchell Elementary School Technology Plan
Mitchell Elementary School Technology Plan 2004-200 This is a school technology plan from Mitchell Elementary in Muncie, IN. It describes their mission, goals, implementation process, professional development, and how technology will be assessed for future action. It focuses on equitable access in each classroom and professional development for teachers. -
Indiana State Technology Plan
Indiana State Technology Plan of 2007 This document focuses on 21st century skills and digital-aged learning. The goals discussed focus on media/technology literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, rigorous studies with emerging technologies, and graduating high school with 21st century skills that will be applied in the "real world." -
National Education Technology Play of 2010
Video - Secretary Duncan speaking to SETDA ED Forum National Education Technology Plan of 2010 This plan "calls for applying the advanced technologies used in our daily personal and professional lives to our entire education system to improve student learning..." Goals for the nation, states, districts, and stakeholders focus on "Learning, Assessment, Teaching, Infrastructure, and Productivity." -
Muncie Community Schools Education Technology Plan 2013
Muncie Community Schools Education Technology Plan 20 This is a plan from the Muncie Community School district in Muncie, IN. It discusses the 2013 goals for education technology in their schools. It explains what technologies they have available to them, what they plan on implementing at each school, and how they plan to do that through professional development.
