Blog Posting #3 – National Educational Technology Plan

The goals for National Educational Technology Plan are learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. With Goal 1 emphasizing Learning, they believe all learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and outside of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society. You should look at the objectives for all content areas that reflect by revise, create, and adopt new standards in order to improve learning for technology. In order to make this effective you must develop and adopt learning resources that use technology and exploit the flexibility and power of technology to reach all learners anytime and anywhere. In addition using advances in the learning sciences and technology to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning. Plus evaluate new methodologies with the potential to enable all learners to excel in STEM.


Goal 2, focuses on Assessment that the education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement.

Goal 3, Teaching, that educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all learners. When teaching who should design, develop technology-based content, resources, and online learning communities. Make sure to provide staff developments with preparation and professional learning experiences powered by technology that close the gap between students’ and educators’ knowledge. Overall to improve learning, assessment, and instructional practices while utilizing technology.

Goal 4, Infrastructure, they believe that all will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.

Goal 5, Productivity, our education system at all levels will redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the power of technology to improve learning outcomes while making more efficient use of time, money, and staff.