Supporting Resources

The following links are organized into sections relative to the required components as listed in the tech plan Checklist in MEGS. They may provide additional resources and help for your planning process. If you would like to add a link, please e-mail it to Ron Faulds: fauldsr@michigan.gov.

 


Michigan Department of Education

Office of Education Improvement and Innovation
PO Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 517-241-3629 

 

 


SAMPLE MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLANS  
STaR Assessment  
Technology Leaders Toolkit  
 
Technology Planning Resources

National Center for Technology Planning  
SLD’s Developing the Technology Plan - Step 2!  
USAC's FAQs About Technology Planning  
   

Resources from Web conference - May 29, 2009  
USDoE Data Requirements Memo  
Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers (PSMT)  
USDoE Data Requirements Presentation (PPT)  
USDoE Data Requirements Presentation - Audio from the presentation.  
USDoE Data Requirements Presentation - pdf version  
OPTIC - Observation Protocol for Technology Integration in the Classroom  
7th Standard of the PSMT  
   
Curriculum Integration  

Michigan Online Resources for Educators - MORE from MEL  
MI Learning on iTunes U is a gateway to educational audio, video, and pdf files submitted by organizations and educators throughout Michigan.  
MI Learning Landing page -These curriculum, leadership and professional development resources can be accessed by computer and other mobile devices - offering great learning opportunities for students, educators and community -anytime and anywhere!  
MI Learning Participation Information - If you would like to post your learning resources that fit the specifications in the Participation Information pdf, please submit this online form.  
National Educational Technology Standards for Students  
National Educational Technology Standards for Students 2007 Implementation Wiki  
ALA The Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning  
Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement  

Portland Public Schools Teacher Resource Website - Thanks to David Palme

 
   
Professional Development  

Personnel Skilled in Technology Assessment - Self-assessment created by the REMC RITS - October 2009.  
21things for the 21st Century Teacher - The purpose of this course is to provide ”Just in Time” training through an online interface for K-12 educators based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).  
National Staff Development Council  
Learning Point Associates : Professional Development  
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)  
National Educational Technology Standards for School Administrators (NETS-A)  
   
Miscellaneous Supporting Resources  

REMC TOOLKIT is a resource to help administrators, teachers, and technology coordinators use technology effectively in their school educational programs.  
Sample Policies and Guidelines from EdZone (Follow “Help” link)  
Equipment Use Policy  
Neola - Tools for Schools  
Intellectual Property Policy  
The Copyright Primer for Librarians and Educators  
   
Grants and Funding  

Michigan Department of Education - MiGAL Search the Michigan Grants Available List (MiGAL) for federal, state, private, and other funding grant resources that relate to education and/or youth.  
School Technology Funding Center  
Council of Michigan Foundations  
Michigan State University Libraries  
Federal Common Carrier Bureau  
Government Technology  
National Science Foundation  
   
Evaluation  

Sample Evaluation Plan  
Technology: How Do We Know It Works?  
TechTamers Assessing Technology Programs  
Seven Dimensions for Gauging Process of Technology in the Schools  
Evaluating and Updating Technology and Planning  
Assessing the Plan  

   
Technology’s Impact on Learning  

Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education  
Office of Education Technology (USDOE)  

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