Strategizing Technology Integration for Student Success: A Guide for District Leaders

Technology plays a crucial role in modern education systems, providing personalized learning experiences and enhancing accessibility when traditional face-to-face teaching becomes impractical. It also enables deeper, more comprehensive learning through diverse options and exts the range of courses avlable beyond local limitations. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly highlighted existing disparities in technology access, digital literacy skills, and quality digital tools across schools.

The Leveraging Technology for Student Success framework serves as a strategic tool for district leaders to make informed decisions regarding technology integration within their educational institutions. This framework emphasizes three core stages of technological adoption: selection, infrastructure establishment, and implementation planning. It also integrates considerations on equity and evaluation throughout these processes.

The comprehensive framework is accessible online in PDF format for easy access and sharing.

Keywords:

• Accessible Education

• Educational Equity

• Electronic Learning Platforms

• Evaluation Methods

• Infrastructure Development Strategies

• Product Evaluation Criteria

• Technology Integration Planning

• School District Policies

• Technological Literacy Enhancement

This resource provides an essential guide to districts wishing to navigate the complexities of technology in their education, with specific focus areas like:

1. Selection: This stage guides districts through identifying and choosing appropriate technology tools that align with educational goals and meet students' diverse needs.

2. Infrastructure Building: It addresses how to establish a robust technological backbone necessary for smooth operation and support of digital learning initiatives.

3. Implementation Evaluation: This phase outlines practical steps and measures needed to ensure successful deployment, monitoring performance, and making adjustments as required.

IES Northwest is dedicated to supporting educators and policymakers with comprehensive resources like this one, fostering an environment where technology enhances, rather than hinders, student success.

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• Visit the IES website for additional information on our centers NCEE, NCER, NCSER and initiatives.

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, staying informed about technological advancements in education is crucial. Our resources m to guide districts towards leveraging technology effectively to support student success.

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