In too many U.S. school districts, technology purchases and programs are not connected to strategic learning goals for students. Districts and schools make technology purchases, and then teachers are left to individually use the technology however they see fit. This model can promote pockets of excellence, but it rarely leads to systematic adoption of technology in support of meaningful learning. In this interactive session, we'll explore four models for strategically connecting technology initiatives to student learning, ranging from "Radical Teacher Autonomy" models to "Central Planning of Goals, Professional Development, and Assessment." Participants will leave the session with a variety of effective strategies for helping teams, departments, schools and districts strategically use technology to support student learning and achievement.
