As of September 30, 2005, the North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium is no longer in operation.
NCRTEC Professional Development Planning and Evaluation Teaching and Learning

What Is Your Vision of Learning?

A vision of learning is critical to the technology planning process. It should be the primary driver of all decisions concerning which technology is purchased and how it will be used. Without a vision of learning there is little hope that technology will contribute to improved student learning. It should reflect what an organization thinks the learning process could be like given the broad adoption of technology (Massachusetts Software Council, 1994). The vision should be creative while at the same time realistic. The ultimate vision of learning and how technology will be applied must reflect the students and clients served, the resources available, and the commitment and willingness of the staff and students to use technology. Establishing a vision for learning will never be complete; changes and adjustments will occur. Disagreements will be numerous. But a vision is shared not individualized. The following questions should be addressed when creating a vision for learning:
  • Describe what an observer would see and hear in a school in which students were actively engaged and achieving to high levels in a challenging curriculum. Consider:
    • The tasks and activities that students would be engaged in
    • How teachers would assess student learning and performance
    • What teachers would be doing
    • What materials and resources students and teachers would be using

  • How is this vision of learning different than what occurs now in your school? Consider:
    • The tasks and activities that students would be engaged in
    • How teachers would assess student learning and performance
    • What teachers would be doing
    • What materials and resources students and teachers would be using

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  • How is your vision linked to and/or supportive of other visions of high student achievement (e.g., SCANS skills, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics reports, and so on), curriculum frameworks, assessments, special needs requirement, and mandates?

  • Describe what an observer would see and hear in a school in which the professional development of teachers and staff reflected your vision of learning.

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