Developing a Technology Policy

Providing the best education to prepare students for 21st century success means having the right plans, policies and leadership that focuses school technology-use on instruction and equity.  It’s important for school leaders to evaluate current policies and consider what might be necessary in order to keep pace in this rapidly evolving world.

To help you get started with planning your technology policy, check out the below resources:

Flipped Classroom Policy Implications: Educators interested in ways to use technology to improve student learning are exploring the idea of a "flipped" classroom. By providing greater differentiation and more productive interaction between teachers and students, flipped learning improves student attendance and engagement, allowing students to move at their own pace.

Introduction to Project Red: Project Red is a coalition of research organizations focused on supporting school leaders in the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning, specifically through one-to-one computing programs.  Registering for projectred.org, grants access to research-based tools and information to help you plan, design and implement your one-to-one program.

Making the Right Technology Decisions for your District: As laptops, smartphones and tablets become more available and cost-effective, one-to-one computing is becoming a more viable option for many school districts. The success of one-to-one computing depends on a shared vision focusing on student learning and improved instruction by providing technology capable of enhancing traditional teaching methods.

For checklists, presentations and more, check out the full toolkit from the K-12 Blueprint.