The plan has five goals for state, district, and the federal government to comply with. Learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity are the focus of our educational systems. It also includes several recommendations for installing each of the goals.
The model of learning described in this plan is for the 21st century learner and calls for engaging and empowering learning experiences. New and improved technology is applied to learning despite background or disabilities. The national educational technology plan abandons the instructional practices and teaching methods of a one size fits all curriculum (Ancess et al., 2010). More students than ever have access to technology, and because of this they have limitless opportunities. The challenge for the education system is to level learning and technology to create engaging and relevant learning experiences that mirror their lives and reality of their futures.
The expectation of effective teaching and accountability for professional educators is a critical component of transforming our education system, but equally important is recognizing that we need to strengthen and elevate the teaching profession (Ancess et al., 2010). A successful way to bridge technology and education is connected teaching. Connected teaching enables our education system to provide access to effective teaching and learning resources that would not otherwise be available and provide more options for all learners at all levels.
The plan also calls for technology to play a major role in professional development and training. When the plan addressed the issue of time management for teachers, and how professional learning doesn’t have to only be workshop oriented, but could be done in teaching, I was really intrigued by that information. I have never focused on that aspect of professional development before.
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