Building a Technology Vision and Plan for the Future
District technology planning is a significant undertaking, having a direct impact on student achievement and classroom instructional strategies. Fundamentally, a district technology plan should be embedded in the comprehensive school improvement plan and focus heavily on integrating technology into the teaching and learning process to transform the way teachers teach and students learn.
Dr. Aaron Turpin, Assistant Superintendent of Technology for Hall County Schools, GA and one of the Center for Digital Education’s ‘Top 40 Innovators In Education,’ outlines a recipe for success in building a district technology vision and plan for the future including networks and services, information technology, instructional technology, web development, and technology funding.