The Committee is tasked with the following major duties:
Communication
Develop two-way communication and reporting mechanisms for current and future instructional technology initiatives. This communication is intended to generate ideas, input, feedback, and opinions of staff.
Vision
Identify, define, prioritize, and select instructional technology integration projects to address the needs described above that are supportive of district goals, performance measures, and instructional priorities. Technology may include, but not be limited to, software and hardware such as computing devices, instructional presentation technologies, phones, productivity software, online grading and report card system(s), web pages for staff, schools and departments, online IEP systems, student learning technology, and other forms that have not yet been developed or identified that address these needs. Technology that is unrelated to instruction, such as District administrative software, shall not be part of the committee’s jurisdiction.
New Initiatives and Innovation
Assist in the review of project proposals to ensure they meet needs described above and align with and are supportive of district goals, performance measures, and instructional priorities.
Implementation
Serve as clearinghouse and forum for the discussions and challenges and issues related to instructional technology initiatives, including implementation.
Subcommittees
Act as an oversight committee for projects and/or work that may be planning and carried out in subcommittees.
Research
Remain informed of emerging instructional technology issues, capabilities, and tools and incorporate those, as appropriate into a dynamic instructional technology vision.
Levy
Propose instructional technology projects and initiatives to TAC for upcoming capital levy and bond measures. The recommendations shall be specific, unless the committee agrees that specificity is not useful.
Reporting
Report to AALT, CMAC, STSs, and Administration.
Professional Development
Develop plans for the District’s Technology Professional Development Programs.
Other Duties
Other duties that serve the purpose described above.