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Chapter Five Technology Activities to Support Digital Solidarity: Developing a Plan of Action

Digital Solidarity in Education:. Written By Mary Kolesinski , EdD Evelyn Nelson-Weaver, EdD Daryl Diamond, PhD. Promoting E quity , D iversity and A cademic E xcellence through I nnovative I nstructional P rograms.

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Chapter Five Technology Activities to Support Digital Solidarity: Developing a Plan of Action

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  1. Digital Solidarity in Education: Written By Mary Kolesinski, EdDEvelyn Nelson-Weaver, EdDDaryl Diamond, PhD PromotingEquity, Diversity and Academic Excellence throughInnovative Instructional Programs Chapter FiveTechnology Activities to Support Digital Solidarity: Developing a Plan of Action

  2. Prepare a Needs AssessmentSet-up a survey on a free website Hold focus groups Prepare a detailed budget for grantsLook for matching funds Inform all stakeholders of your plansContact and train key personnel first Hands-on accessNeeds-directed criteriaTechnology support Action Plan for Innovative, Technology-Enhanced Programs and Activities Evaluation Planning Funding Distribution Training and Support Ongoing throughout programAvailable online and in person

  3. Sample Technology-Enhanced Programs Including All Populations K-12 School Programs Utilize community resources to supplement district’s technology budget Access state & national funds for technology needs After-School Programs Partner with community organizations to obtain technology materials and personnel

  4. Sample Technology-Enhanced Programs Including All Populations Post-Secondary Program US colleges offer students computer labs,Internet connectivity, email accounts, software downloads, 24/7 tech support and online courses Colleges offer fully adapted computer labs and technology training for disabled students Universities provide technology labs for their local communities

  5. Sample Technology-Enhanced Programs Including All Populations Community Programs Health and legalprofessionals reach out to disadvantaged populations in their community. Social organizations are opening their own community technology centers National Technology Programs National Education Technology Plan 2010 States have developed their own technology integration models Connect2Compete

  6. Creating a Technology Plan of Your Own Agencies offer guidelines for writing tech plans • National Center for Technology Planning • Private companies Non-profit organizations join together for planning and budgeting for technology

  7. Sample Technology-Enhanced Educational Activities for All Levels of Ability and Achievement

  8. Sample Technology-Enhanced Community Activities for All Levels of Ability and Achievement

  9. Questions?More Information? www.digitalsolidarity.com

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