Technology Use Plan

for The Defense Language

Institute

© 2009 Farnoush H. Davis, BSU

Rationale

Integrate education and technology to increase the level of learning

Provide better opportunities for online/distance learning

Introduce different and new technologies to both students and instructors as new tools of modern life

Planning Team

Educational technologist as a leader

Two faculty member representatives

Two student representatives

Budget administrator

One representative from each of the major school

administrations

Process Description

Set vision and goals

Determine what technology equipment the school has

Find out what technology equipment the school needs based on students/faculty survey

Integrate technology into curriculum for both physical and online classes

Train student/faculty in effective use of technology

Evaluate the program

Vision

“ Our vision is to help our students to become

proficient and self directed in four skills (reading,

writing, listening, speaking) of the language they

are learning. Moreover, we will provide equal

opportunities to information resources and

services for online/campus courses”.

Plan Goals/Objectives

Technology expert division for maintenance and technical support

Technology integration into all educational/instructional aspects of the curriculum

Faculty training for effective and efficient use of technology

National Standards for Foreign Language Learning:

1. Communicate in a Language Other Than English

2. Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

3. Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information

4. Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture

5. Participate in Multicultural Communities and Global Societies

Needs Assessment

Computer/Internet access

Basic computer skills for student/faculty

MP3 players

Online teleconference programs

GLOSS (Global Language Online Support System)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cXtzpdEge5O_2fyDjezgLzDQ_3d_3d

Staff Development

A. Faculty survey to determine what technology they need for a more effective lesson plan

B. Provide a plan for faculty to infuse technology into teaching materials and curriculum

C. Introduce/train new efficient technologies to improve teaching

D. Involve faculty in educational technology community to up date their progress

Evaluation/Research

By studying the test results of campus/online students:

Equal results show our technology use plan has been successful

Lower results on either side show areas for revision and/or changes to the plan

Timeline

One month – completed technology use plan presented for approval

5 months – beginning staff development and initial technology based courses finished

6 months – technology based courses began

12 months – first comparative evaluations. Initial results recorded.

18 months – second comparative test. Results of both tests used for assessment of technology use plan success and future changes