Capstone 2: Visionary Planner
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Challenges to being a Visionary Planner
Challenge 4: Devices
Device purchasing and 1:1 initiatives have been a focus of many school budgets - and is central to the mission of a digital learning culture.
Consider ALL Stakeholders
Thoughtfully consider how Thing 16 - Universal Design for Learning & Differentiated Instruction impact classroom device purchasing. How should assistive technology or socio-economics be factored into the equation?
Take another step by surveying stakeholders. Each year, Project Tomorrow provides an opportunity for K-12 students, parents, and educators to participate in the "Speak Up" research project about the role of technology for learning both in and out of school. By participating, the organization can access valuable data to guide school improvement and continuous improvement. Review the data or check out the 2016 Digital Learning Reports or find out how you can participate.
Review Trends
Explore device purchasing trends for tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, desktops and beyond. You may also want to visit Michigan's REMC bidlist to see how one state collaborates to share money on device purchasing.
When looking for information about trends in digital learning, devices, programs, or protocols, start with Education Week's Overview of Technology for 2016.
Finally, review what you learned in Thing 15: Digital Classroom Management and trends in managing devices and one-to-one initiatives. Think about staffing, trends, and stakeholder interests and weigh the pro's and con's on behalf of your organization.
Consider ALL Stakeholders
Thoughtfully consider how Thing 16 - Universal Design for Learning & Differentiated Instruction impact classroom device purchasing. How should assistive technology or socio-economics be factored into the equation?
Take another step by surveying stakeholders. Each year, Project Tomorrow provides an opportunity for K-12 students, parents, and educators to participate in the "Speak Up" research project about the role of technology for learning both in and out of school. By participating, the organization can access valuable data to guide school improvement and continuous improvement. Review the data or check out the 2016 Digital Learning Reports or find out how you can participate.
Review Trends
Explore device purchasing trends for tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, desktops and beyond. You may also want to visit Michigan's REMC bidlist to see how one state collaborates to share money on device purchasing.
When looking for information about trends in digital learning, devices, programs, or protocols, start with Education Week's Overview of Technology for 2016.
Finally, review what you learned in Thing 15: Digital Classroom Management and trends in managing devices and one-to-one initiatives. Think about staffing, trends, and stakeholder interests and weigh the pro's and con's on behalf of your organization.
Thoughtfully consider the impact of these resources on your implementation of a Digital Age Learning Culture and the steps you may need to take. Next you will focus on one of the Challenges to investigate further.
