The 2010 National Educational Technology plan identifies two goals: (1) raise the proportion of college graduates from where it now stands (around 41 percent) so that 60 percent of our population holds a two-year or four-year degree by 2020, (2) close the achievement gap so that all students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers.
We would achieve these goals by transforming education with the extensive use of technology. Since technology involves every aspect of our lives, it should be used to engage learners and provide learners with resources.
Learning powered by technology is another goal which can be achieved through learning: engage and empower; assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. With today’s information accessible 24/7, today’s learners can be accomplish many things and acquire massive amounts of information.
Periodic professional development is exchanged for continuous professional learning. This learning includes workshops and online resources. Higher education institutions will also be a beneficial source of professional growth throughout one’s career.
I believe that this plan is very comprehensive in identifying areas of growth and improvement. More and more technology has become the main catalyst for learning. The older methods of educating are being replaced with real world, real time information and experiences. I believe teachers will use technology more to facilitate learning and engage a student in the process of learning. Also, teachers, themselves, will be learners who use technology to facilitate learning. I like the idea that learning is “always on.” We are always learning: the educator, student, or administrator. This will become the norm rather than the “new technique.”
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology (2010). Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology. Washington, D.C.
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