Long-Range Plan

I had no idea that Texas had such a detailed plan for technology implementation. I noticed some recurring themes throughout the sections. First, I understood that Texas expects there to be equitable education for all students. A free Broadband network that runs 24/7 will help ensure that. Also, Texas expects students to use a myriad of resources to gather information, no longer is the teacher the only source. The plan also mentioned distance learning and information sharing as a way to ensure that all students have an equitable education. Another theme is that technology is constantly changing and becoming more personal. Students are becoming more and more technologically savvy before they even enter schools. It is our job as teachers to harness the innate love of technology to improve instruction.