Recent work at infoDev (the World Bank) created a series of Knowledge Maps of what is known and what isn't about ICT use in education. These knowledge maps reveal that, despite a decade of large investment in ICTs to benefit education in OECD countries, and increasing use of ICTs in education in developing countries, important gaps remain in the…

The nation's social agenda for improving education and training has converged with national economic forces (Hornbeck & Salamon, 1991). The emphasis on lifelong learning of the workforce through education, training and development, demands for ever-improving productivity and significant technological advancements have required new tools to…

The Des Moines (Iowa) Independent Community School District Department of Information Management provides leadership and management services for the district in the areas of strategic planning for district improvement, technology, telecommunications, accountability, program evaluation, research, testing/assessment, and student information. This is…

Special supplement contains articles covering kinds of networking systems used in schools; the benefits of networking; using technology to close achievement gaps between white and minority students; comments from three school administrators on their districts' technology planning; modem basics; and brief quotes on why schools should invest in…

Many researchers and practitioners contend that all institutions respond to changing market need and can create competitive advantage through innovation and creativity. Each year, institutions expend significant resources developing new products and processes and yet research shows that more than half these initiatives fail. Successful…

This study reports on the formulation of educational technology policy in three Illinois K-12 school districts (n=36). Major findings included: (1) educational policy formulation in the districts focused on collecting the objects of technology, such as computers, modems, networks, rather than viewing educational technology as a systematic process…

This final report for the Washington State Technology Plan for K-12 Common Schools provides a vision, long-term framework, and recommendations for implementation. Following an executive summary and a list of committee members, the first section of the report discusses technology in K-12 schools of tomorrow, including legislative charge, vision,…

The purpose of this paper is to determine the current status of the Taunton Public School's (Massachusetts) kindergarten to grade eight library program in terms of networking and resource sharing. It uses Diane Kester's model of the three stages of library networking in four key areas--human support, financial support, technological support, and…

This document contains the instructional technology strategic plan for the Arlington Public Schools (APS) as developed by the Instructional Media & Technology (IMT) Department, which was established in 1992. The mission of this department is to support teachers, students, and related instructional staff in the effective use of instructional,…

Planning for the instructional use of technology within a modern and progressive school system is extremely complex because of the speed at which technology is advancing. The identification of strategic goals and objectives and an evolving rough map of how to achieve those goals has replaced the traditional strategic planning process. This book…

The 1997 Oregon Technology Plan sets a course for Oregon and its Department of Education in using technology to improve student learning, manage resources, and increase accountability. It supports the integration of instructional and administrative technology to help achieve the goals of Oregon's school improvement plan. The Goals of the…

Describes strategic planning at Marquette University libraries. Highlights include technology-planning efforts for a Web-based online catalog; goals of improving user independence and speed of access to information; staff participation; funding issues, including support of the Parents Association; and software selection. (LRW)

This plan provides a framework for incorporating technology into the educational lives of Mississippians. The recommendations set forth are based on the comprehensive needs analysis and statewide study of existing educational technology initiatives conducted by the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology in the spring and summer of 1995.…

This plan for the integration of technology into the curriculum of Idaho public schools presents eight goals for the state's public schools: (1) Integration--to improve the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction and learning for all learners by integrating technology-based resources in conjunction with state curriculum guides; (2)…

This document is a reference tool for the Maryland Community Colleges Technology Council (MCCTC). It contains a summary of MCCTC's creation and reviews its general initiatives to form a statewide technology affinity group, administer a technology needs assessment survey, and develop a statewide community college technology plan and funding…