Long Range Plans

If our students are to be able to compete in today's society and in the future, they must be what we call technology savvy. They must be on the cutting edge of technology and possess the skills and know how on how to use, operate, and utilize computers. Technology is forever changing so our students must be forever learning. However, not only should students be forever learning but educational leaders, teachers, parents, and the community must be forever learning as well. Everyone must be involved in this transformation if our students, who are the future, are to be equipped with the technological skills and knowledge to be able to compete in our global society. Educational leaders must stay one step ahead of everyone. They must know what is happending and what are students as well as out teachers need. They must be able to utilize this information and put together a shared vision by working collaboratively with all those involved to keep their students knowledge base full. Leaders must work with others not only create a vision but obtain funding, provide professional development, and keep parents and community members involved in this digital transformation. Educators should follow their leaders and make sure that they not only know what the latest technology is but that they also know how to put it to use and know when to use it. This can be done by attending professional developments on technology and utilizing your technology coordinators and technology instructional specialist. Once training is received, educators must use what is learned to make learning fun and relevant for students. Students of the future must not only be technology savvy but possess computer skills that will allow them to compete, problem solve, analyze situations, and put everything into context. The 21st century student is different from our traditional learners and therefor0re, it is very important that we, as educational leaders, should work collaboratively with others to create and foster a technology enriched environment that allows all students to be able to access technology 24/7 regardless of race, demographics, or socioeconomic backgrounds. Not only should we as educational leaders work to equip students but we should work even harder to equip parents and the community as well. Also, teachers should be eased into overcoming their technological fears and get into gear with the 21st century learner.