After you have a clear vision for technology in your district, it is important to gain a clear understanding of what the current status is, both internally within the district, and externally, in the larger community.

Taking Stock Externally

Team members should review a wide range of computer technologies (from microcomputers and laptops to wide area networks), telecommunications technologies (including on-line databases and distance learning), optical disc technology (CD-ROM, for example), administrative technology (voice mail and electronic card catalogs) and learning technologies (multimedia, electronic simulations, hypermedia).

Visit other school districts or business, medical or military locations where technology is used and ask hardware and software vendors to provide information as well.

You should become aware of the different forms of emerging technologies and the ways in which these technologies are transforming the military, medicine, business and industry and other segments of our society.

Taking Stock Internally

Assess the current state of technology in the district, answering the following questions:

In addition to the questions above, the following questionnaires provide useful approaches to taking stock in your district.

Albany-Floyd County Five Year Technology Plan Assessment

Albany-Floyd County School Technology Survey

Salem-Keizer School District Technology Survey

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In the Toolkit: