The plan is starting out with the “right frame of mind”. The first goal is align and integrate the standards of the three systems. Once the standards are aligned, the groups can then begin working towards a common goal. As with the National Technology plan, in theory it is a great plan to ensure that all students have access to the same technology but realistically can it be it implemented and how will it be funded.
Goal 2 is a great utilization of the resources that the State has access to at all levels of government, as well as public and private institutions. Goal 3 seeks to enable the transformation of teaching and learning to improve student achievement. By incorporating technology standards and requirements into licensure, certification and endorsements ensures that teachers meet certain technology requirements. Will all educators be required to complete technology requirements or only those pursuing certifications and/or endorsements?
Goal 4 seeks to ensure that all interested parties are informed. Communication is key within any organization or community. Although Michigan is planning to make sure that educators, policy makers, and communities understand the inclusion of technology and all the data is available, they must also ensure that the audience is familiar with the technology and what they data means for them as a stakeholder.
With Goal 5, the States plans to simplify the process of gathering data via a decision support system. Decision support systems simply the reporting process and alleviates the need to request duplicate copies due to misplacement. Assigning Unique Identification Numbers allows one to obtain data without knowing who the individual is; therefore, a student is not subject to having their information displayed for others to access.
The plan lays a great foundation for the inclusion/continued use of technology.
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