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VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments.
TF-VII.A. Use the school technology
facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:
- Use plans to configure software/computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster,
and other appropriate instructional arrangements.
- Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.
- Discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts.
- Model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information
access/ telecommunication tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based
instruction.
- Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries.
- Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school
settings.
- Use network software packages used to operate a computer network system.
- Work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and
students to improve student learning.
TF-VII.B. Follow procedures and guidelines
used in planning and purchasing technology resources. Candidates:
- Identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase.
- Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology
facilities and resources.
- Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on technology infrastructure.
- Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer related technologies.
- Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a
variety of school/ laboratory/classroom settings.
- Use distance and online learning facilities.
- Describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings.
TF-VII.C. Participate in professional
development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. Candidates:
- Support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult
learning theory.
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Reflection:
Professional Development costs a great deal of money just like hardware
and software. Without a healthy budget, this standard is almost impossible to handle. The National Education Technology
Plan required by the No Child Left Behind Act states, "Teachers have more resources available though technology than ever
before, but some have not received sufficient training in the effective use of technology to enhance learning." The NETP also
recommends that districts improve the preparation of new teachers in the use of technology and give every teacher the opportunity
to take online learning courses. According to the NETP, 25 to 30 percent of technology dollars should be spent on professioanl
development but on average most districts spend only 4.9 percent of technology dollars on professional development.
If there is a need for more technology in your classroom there are steps
you can take such as applying for a grant or corporate sponsored contest. Try asking the Parent Teacher Organization
if they have unused money or can help you run a fundraiser. Many parents are happy to donate used computers or help
with software needs. Sometimes the money is there, you just need to find it.
One of my artifacts are the results of a software survey from
my school district. The other is a link to the technology professional development courses offered in my school district.
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