The National Education Technology Plan 2010

     The National Education Technology Plan recognizes that technology is pervasive, ubiquitous, and constantly changing. 

     Students have access to information 24/7; need to become critical thinkers, and expert learners. The challenge for educators is to utilize learning sciences and with the aid of technology create engaging and individualized learning experiences.  Learning systems combined with technology-based assessments can simultaneously assess, grade, and diagnose students. Teachers use a connected teaching model.  They utilize learning data and tools to prepare for students and direct their own professional development that is collaborative and online. 

     To transform education in America, the NTEP presents five goals to address the key components of the plan: 

1.    All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.

2.    Our education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement.

3.    Professional 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.

4.    All students and educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.

5.    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.