Role of the Technology Director

Catalog description

The focus in this course is the role and responsibilities of the technology director at the building and district levels. Topics discussed include: planning for technology to meet educational priorities; professional development for integrating technology into teaching; national and state technology standards for students, teachers, facilitators and administrators; strategies for acquiring technology resources; and social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology. Final projects will address developing comprehensive plans for infusing instructional technology into curriculum and instruction. Field experiences are required and integrated into the course.