PowerPoint Presentation for my Masters in Educational Technology program. Introduces E-Rate and analyzes school district technology plan.

1. E-Rate and Newton ISD An examination of E-Rate and our district’s technology plan

2. Agenda: 1.) Overview of E-Rate and its services 2.) Overview of Newton ISD Technology Plan

3. Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Also known as E-Rate

5. Federal program

7. Where can we use E-Rate discounts? You can use E-Rate discounts almost anywhere your teachers or school can dream of. For example…..

9. attend meetings remotely

11. gain confidence that comes from using low-cost, highly-capable deviceshttp://education-portal.com/articles/Improve_Your_Teaching_10_Best_Blogs_for_Teachers.html

13. Utilize remote learning centers and virtual field trips

14. Use a wide range of technology to engage learning and enforce classroom skillsWhich is what we all want for our 21st Century Learners!

15. Technology Plan for Newton ISD Overview

16. District Technology Plan

17. Who are our school stakeholders?

18. Community and School Telecommunications Usage

19. Technology Plan Goals

20. Technology Task Force

21. Technology Integration

22. Staying Connected

23. Technology as a Sustainable Endeavor

24. Evidence of Student Learning

25. Survey of 6th Grade Studentsand Internet Access By Garrison Welch

26. 21st Century Learners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8

28. Digital learning is more important for our students than ever before.