Best Practices for Technology Integration
Technology Integration
Creating Change
Creating Change
Clarify the vision
Provide training and support
Be a collaborative catalyst
Recognizing True Technology Integration
Recognizing True Integration
Learning activities would not be possible without technology
It's about how the tools are used, not how many or which tools are used
Technology usage must be consistent, not occasional
Community Outreach
Community Outreach
Use multiple digital tools to share information and resources
Ensure tools are user-friendly and allow for two-way communication
Collaborate with public institutions to increase community access
Teach digital citizenship
Increasing Family Involvement
Communicate early and often
Work to decrease the digital divide
Provide supports for families learning to use digital tools
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Schools and districts can reach out to professional organizations and apply for grants.
Government Grants
Government Grants
Provided by federal, state, or local governments
Require lengthy and detailed grant proposals
Strict legal requirements
Organization Grants
Organization Grants
Provided by businesses, charities, or other organizations
Grant proposal requirements vary
Budgeting & Funding Considerations
Budgeting & Funding Considerations
Budget for steady, not sudden, acquisition of technology resources
Use procedures to protect existing digital tools and thus preserve funds
Government grants usually go to districts, not schools