The National Educational Technology Plan has set some very aggressive goals for the American Education system to work towards achieving. In order to achieve these goals, it will require all parties to be very diligent in doing their part to assist in the transformation of American education.
As I continued to read the plan, I realized that the concept and plan sounds great but wondered, “Where is the money to achieve this goal coming from?” I recalled an encounter with a teacher at Wal-mart during one of my business trips (maybe in TX); she was purchasing two boxes of composition notebooks for her students with her personal funds. If school districts cannot afford to assist their students with basic supplies, how will they equip the schools with the vast amount of technology that would be required to implement a plan of this magnitude?
The plan addressed the need to build the capacity of educators. As we have learned/are learning in this class, our educators need to be learning what technology is available as well as how to utilize it effectively. Offering online education to the educators ensures that those located in less suburban areas will have access to the information.
Education is an urgent priority under the Obama administration. In order to achieve the goals that are set forth, as stated in the plan, everyone involved must embrace innovation, implementation, regular evaluation and work to continually improve the education process. As with any system, to include the education system, all parties or the majority must be willing to work to achieve a common goal. Overall, it is a good plan and is achievable with dedication, willpower, endurance and accountability among other things. Most of all, the government must assist tremendously in financing a plan of this magnitude, especially in economically deprived areas with very little access to technology.
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