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=**Week 8 - Review of Technology Planning Models (State & National)**=

This week, we will be discussing the technology planning process as set forth by the state. The state technology agency ([|eTech Ohio]) provides the framework for all public education entities' technology planning. I have provided you two video resources that will guide our discussion this week:

Reading 1 (State Plan):
Reading A: Use the link below to view the Planning intro. Be sure to view all four modules. http://www.etech.ohio.gov/jcore_images/programs/tpt/TPintro/

Reading B: Since this week's assignment is allotted nearly two weeks, I would like you to see what the technology planning tool looks like. Use the following link to view an overview of the online planning tool. You may never experience this tool first-hand, but I think it provides good insight as to what the district planning team goes through when creating our technology plan. http://www.etech.ohio.gov/jcore_images/programs/tpt/tour/

Reading 2 (National Plan):
Reading A: After a great deal of input from teachers, community members, students, and administrators, the National Technology Plan is now being constructed. There are four distinct areas the plan focuses on: Read about each of these components in a bit more detail at the link below: @https://edtechfuture.org/?page_id=884
 * 1) Learning
 * 2) Assessment
 * 3) Teaching
 * 4) Productivity

Once you have viewed the tutorial, please share your thoughts in this week's discussion titled "Critical Components." I would like you to focus on the following question:
 * 1) How are the National and State plans related?
 * 2) What are the critical components of a technology plan that has sustainability to ensure success?
 * 3) In your opinion, what is the single most important area of planning for your organization to focus on when planning?

The discussion posting is worth 10 points and is due by Midnight on March 14th.**
 * As this week's readings and work are the foundational basis for your review of a local district technology plan, you will have two weeks to complete this assignment. Please do not wait to begin. __There is a great deal of reading & viewing to do so you should begin early.__

Technology Plans