Vision

**This needs to be updated to reflect the NCATE standards, the conceptual framework, state and national technology standards.**
//A vision statement is a detailed description of an organization as it carries out its mission. It should address both WHY technology is important and HOW it believes that technology supports the overall goals of the learning community. A vision statement paints a picture of an ideal technology-supported learning environment and serves to inform and inspire all the community members. It should reflect the community's core values.//

The technological vision at ASU is to provide all candidates with hands-on experience using current state-of-the-art technology which they may encounter in the workplace and to equip them with skills and confidence to use existing technology and to adapt quickly and effectively to technological change. It also aims to make available to faculty and staff the necessary technological resources necessary to provide these learning experiences, further research, and to enhance the University environment. (Chapter 7 page 1, SACS Report, 1999)
 * The Alabama State University technology vision statement is as follows:**

The COE will provide current technology to meet its teaching, research, service mission and develop educators as decision makers who are life long learners, change agents, and reflective practitioners.
 * The College of Education’s (COE) vision statement for technology**

__Technology Value Statements:__

 * **We value a systematic approach to planning that includes quality leadership, administrative support, and adequate funding that enhances the technology mission of the College of Education.**
 * **We value the development of a technology infrastructure that enhances the teaching, research, and clinical experiences of faculty, staff, candidates, and stakeholders.**
 * **We value technology that is innovative, reliable, accessible, and secure.**
 * **We value the utilization of data for technology decision-making and program improvement.**
 * **We value the utilization of technology innovation that enhances communication and collaboration with faculty, staff and stakeholders.**

__Vision:__ (REVISED 2007)
===It is the vision of the Alabama State University's College of Education that all students, faculty and administrators be provided with current technology tools and training so that they will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be competitive in the global market. Technology integration will help to create a learning environment that offers access to a wealth of resources and opportunities that encourage new ways of teaching and learning that extend beyond the walls of traditional classrooms. By utilizing technology efficiently not only in administrative functions, but also through instructional and evaluative practices, the College of Education will develop successful practitioners who value lifelong professional learning, are effective decision makers and significantly impact their culture and society.===