VII.+Procedures,+Policies,+Planning,+and+Budgeting+for+Technology+Environments

=TF-VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments=

Educational technology facilitators promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools. Educational technology facilitators:

A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:
 * 1) use plans to configure software/computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements.
 * 2) use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.
 * 3) discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts.
 * 4) model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access/telecommunications tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction.
 * 5) utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries.
 * 6) use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings.
 * 7) use network software packages to operate a computer network system.
 * 8) work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and students to improve student learning.

B. Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. Candidates:
 * 1) Identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase.
 * 2) discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources.
 * 3) discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of technology infrastructure.
 * 4) apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer-related technologies.
 * 5) suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings.
 * 6) describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings.

C. Participate in professional development opportunities related to the management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. Candidates:
 * 1) support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory.

**When Teacher Facilitators implement this standard, they are involved in planning and designing technology use throughout their building. They should be familiar with the technology budget, procedures for purchasing technology, identifying costs to maintain the technology, etc.**

1. Indicators A (relate to planning & supporting facilities) **
 * Ideas for Implementing the Standard:
 * ** The TF should ensure that technology facilitates and resources support classroom instruction **
 * ** The TF should make sure that the school is making effective use of factilities (i.e. making a schedule for the computer lab) **
 * 2. Standard B (planning and purchasing tech resources) **
 * ** Have a clear plan for purchasing, implementing and support (i.e. writing grants) **
 * ** The TF should have a replacement cycle for replacing technology. **
 * 3. Standard C (relates to communicating to staff about policies and procedures) **

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 * Resources: **
 * **Educators can search and apply for a variety of grants**

@http://www.edtech-associates.com/educational-technology-assessment.htm
 * ** This site has information about purchasing, planning and the cost of technology in schools. **

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 * ** This site has information on technology news and new products. **