Blog Posting #2

The Long Range Plan for Technology focuses on the future needs of Texas learners. The plan is designed to remember that technology can help in teaching and learning. Research shows that students are engaged with technology and can be empowered. The idea of the Texas plan is to continue supporting the technological learning of learners and to keep them updated with the skills needed for the 21st century. Some of the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan is providing parents with the opportunity to be more involved with their children’s education. Increasing the opportunity for parents to communicate and keep current with their child’s education. That is having access 24/7 with grades, attendance, and discipline (2010 Report on the Long Range Plan on Texas). There are 4 areas that the plan focuses on. The first one is teaching and learning. In this section, having trained teachers (in technology) can provide a better chance for students to become better problem solvers and innovative thinkers while using technology. The plan also supports that schools implement the TEKS for grades K-12th grade. The STaR Chart is utilized to evaluate the current status in using and teaching with technology.