Strategies

==**These strategies must be addressed since they were presented to the NCATE review team at their last visit, but any new strategies that are deemed necessary should also be added, particularly for any new goals. They should also be tweaked to utilized more 21st century terminology.**== //Objectives are intended to describe in finer detail the things that your goal will address based on a review of what you need according to evaluation data.//


 * To attain each of the stated goals the following strategies have been proposed:**

__Strategies for Attainment:__ 1.1 Make technology available where learning occurs by placing technology in College of Education classrooms and labs. a. Provide technology labs for College of Education candidates. (are we saying hardware and software? How do we indentify improvements/upgrades and assure that they are on available on all computers?) b. Provide technology in College of Education classrooms. (When?) 1.2 Provide access to computers for faculty to use in instructional research and service in the classrooms and at home to facilitate implementation. a. Place a modern, networked computer in every faculty member’s office. (is this a reality?) b. Provide digital cameras and digital video cameras for use in instruction. (where? How do we access?) c. Investigate/implement strategies that facilitate access from homes/other off-campus sites. 1.3 Provide technological support for instruction. (Who does this? Mr. Obas helps but he is stretched reall thin.)
 * Goal 1: Create a technologically rich educational environment where candidates can become effective decision makers**.

__Strategies for Attainment:__ 2.1 Engage learners with technology as a means of support for learner excellence. (How is this measured?) 2.2 Use technology to create learning environments in which candidates can: a. Become lifelong learners b. Promote a positive environment that encourages innovation and problem solving c. Be prepared for change and help bring about change (how to quantify?) 2.3 Ensure that candidates meet the Alabama State Department of Education Technology Standards and ISTE technology standards by: a. Requiring that candidates use technology to complete assignments b. Utilizing alternative assessments that incorporate technology To do these things and to make them work the College of Education needs to fund a full time ED Tech.
 * Goal 2:** **Create technologically adept educators who are reflective practitioners, change agents, and lifelong learners.**

__Strategies for Attainment:__ 3.1 Analyze strengths and weaknesses of faculty based on the new Alabama State Department of Education Technology Standards (due every two years – due Fall 2005) 3.2 Implement on-going staff development experiences to enable faculty to acquire and utilize the technology competencies: a. Provide a variety of training experiences (individual and group) (last year the training suffered from poor attendance) b. Provide mentors and facilitators to work with faculty (First Microsoft then related corporations))
 * Goal 3: Enhance faculty members’ abilities to model instructional technology. ((How to include Staff training?))**

__Strategies for Attainment:__ 4.1 Revise course syllabi to appropriate technology competencies. 4.2 Provide recognition, incentives, and rewards for faculty members who strive to learn and implement new technologies. (Possibly the Library can provide trainings on information access?)
 * Goal 4: Continue refining courses to include current** **technologies.**

__Strategies for Attainment:__ 5.1 Ensure that adequate funding for technology is included in the Universities Annual budget ((is it included? WE need to push in Late December or Early January to get it included in the next years budget)) 5.2 Pursue Federal, State and Private funding sources
 * Goal 5: Continue providing current technology resources to faculty and candidates.**
 * ((Who to do this item 5.2?_))**

__Strategies for Attainment:__
 * ???Goal 6: Training for the staff in the COE**


 * REVISED 2007**
 * **__GOAL__** || **__STRATEGY__** || **__NCATE STANDARD(S)__** ||
 * 1.0 || **Establish and improve the use of technology to support COE teaching and learning, research, and clinical experiences resulting in effective decision makers.** //(previously Goals 1, 2, 5)// || **NCATE 1, 3** ||
 * || 1.1 Improve the available technology hardware and software for faculty to utilize in instructional and research activities. //(aligns with Academic Computing 1.2)// ||  ||
 * || 1.2 Develop and implement more COE distance learning program offerings. //(aligns with Academic Computing 1.3// ||  ||
 * || 1.3 Support the COE technology plan through policy and annual budget allocations. //(aligns with Academic Computing 1.1)// ||  ||
 * || 1.4 Provide accessible technology equipment and resources for COE students to utilize in course work and clinical experiences. //(aligns with Academic Computing 1.4)// || 1.3.3, 1.5.2 ||
 * 2.0 || **Establish a model for training COE faculty, staff and students in the use of technology creating adept educators who are reflective practitioners, change agents and lifelong learners.** //(previously Goals 3, 6)// || **NCATE 5** ||
 * || 2.1 Provide ongoing, one-to-one and group technology training for faculty. //(aligns with Academic Computing 2.4)// ||  ||
 * || 2.2 Develop computer-based training tutorials and online support materials accessible to faculty, staff and students. //(aligns with Academic Computing 2.1, 2.5)// ||  ||
 * || 2.3 Provide technology support services to faculty staff and students who need assistance with instructional or learning tasks. //(aligns with Academic Computing 2.2, 2.3, 2.6)// ||  ||
 * || 2.4 Develop an orientation course for new COE faculty and students to familiarize them with available technology tools and resources. ||  ||
 * 3.0 || **Ensure COE will be in compliance with federal and state regulations to meet the needs of a diverse faculty and student body through the use of current and emerging technology tools.** //(new goal)// || **NCATE 4** ||
 * || 3.1 Create a Center for Disabilities accessible to all COE faculty, staff and students. (//aligns with Academic Computing 3.1, 3.2)// ||  ||
 * || 3.2 Raise awareness within the College of Education about technology tools to assist with learning and physical disabilities. //(aligns with Academic Computing 3.3)// ||  ||
 * || 3.3 Improve electronic accessibility of materials and resources for student and faculty populations with disabilities. //(aligns with Academic Computing 3.4, 3.5)// ||  ||
 * || 3.4 Hire an Instructional Designer/Technology Specialist to develop accessible templates for accommodating, modifying and adapting the delivery of online and face-to-face course materials. //(aligns with Academic Computing 3.6)// ||  ||
 * 4.0 || **Establish and improve technology to support COE academic services and administrative processes.** //(previously Goal 4)// || **NCATE 2, 6** ||
 * || 4.1 Develop and implement policies and procedures for technology use to be distributed and followed by all stakeholders. //(aligns with Academic Computing 4.3)// ||  ||
 * || 4.2 Implement system of managing courses and related activities electronically. //(aligns with Academic Computing 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)// ||  ||
 * || 4.3 Automate routine maintenance and management of COE computers. //(aligns with Academic Computing 4.2, 4.3)// ||  ||