Blog 2

Blog #2
TEXAS LONG RANGE REPORT REFLECTION

The 21st century will bring many challenges to our students as they enter into a world that requires more and more technology. Libraries, colleges, and community businesses will all be connected with technology that allows access to data as well as providing a tool that will enhance academic achievement. According to the plan this change should happen by the year 2020.

The Progress Report reveals findings from the Star Charts. These charts are required by the state to make sure each campus is making progress in its quest to achieve Long-Range Technology goals. In the 2009-2010 goals for Teaching and Learning there was a 7% gain in the Advance Tech goals which reveals an increase in the number of teachers utilizing the TEKS and incorporating them into their classroom technology practices. There was an increase in the other areas as well as a big rise in the Advance Tech goal in the Infrastructure area.

Included in this report was the Region 10 report (my region) that states it technological goals and offerings. The report reveals that they offer internet, email, web hosting, DNS, filtering, access to online instructional tools and a broad range of videoconference servicing including access to TETN.

As I reflect on this information it is enlightening to see the technological advancement we have made in our school and districts. I have taught for 22 years and know how much these technological gains have helped my school in student academic achievement. I look forward to seeing the increases in the four areas of the Texas Long-Range Technology goals as we progress into the 21 century.


Citation:

Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/comm/leg_reports/2008/08pr_to_lrpt.pdf.