Long-Range Plan Summary for EDLD 5352 Week 1

I acquired much needed information from the readings of the Long-Range Plan. I found that technology is the foundation for the future of education. We must provide access and attain technological resources for our students in order for them to succeed in tomorrow's world. We are lagging behind as a nation because every school or classroom is not made available to the strategies for the advancement of technology. Our children are computer savvy and want to learn to communicate through the use of technology.
The Long-Range Plan introduces a vision to get this process started. It is designed to get leaders,teachers, and communities on the same page. It also defines the roles and lists requirements for each particpant. A time frame is established along with phases within the plan to help keep everyone on pace to reach the vision.
My new learning can assist me in several ways as an instructional leader for technology use. I have learned that I must get community involvement in order to achieve the Long-Range Plan. Community members can help to provide the resources and funding needed for technology in the classroom and schools. I also understand that professional development plays a major role for leaders and teachers to be effective in the 21st century. Technology is moving at such a rapid pace that we must constantly be learning new tools in order to create successful learners in the future.