School Technology Philosophy Statements

How prepared is your district?  How organized?  Are you ready for the future?
I have been reading a lot of information being sent out from ISTE and realized how important the school tech statement is for a district.  Do you have one?  How often do you review and update it?  If you don't - how do you know where you are going, and if you will ever get there, and what you need to do today and tomorrow to get there?
I know lots of people think planning like this is a waste - just do the work.  But it is hard to make sure you are doing the correct work, if you don't have a plan.
So do you feel overwhelmed now?  Start with something and somewhere.  Take baby steps.  Do something - right or wrong.  It is easier to keep moving, once you have momentum behind you.
If you and your district need help, give me a call.  I don't have all of the answers, but can help ask questions that might help get a basic plan  in place.

ITEC Rocks

Another great ITEC conference!  For those not in education in Iowa - ITEC is the Iowa Technology & Education Connection group and they are rockstars (especially the board members who work their tails off to get this event planned.  I am always amazed at the quality of attendees - both school staff and the vendors to the event.  If you don't learn at least three things (usually my minimum for an event) you must be missing something.
If you don't attend ITEC (or other conferences in your area or in your field) you are truly missing out.  How do you stay up to date, and create relationships with people in your field that can help you out?  Again I highly recommend the experience!
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