Overview As technology develops by leaps and bounds, the pressure grows for schools to incorporate its use in the world of education. But, what exactly does that mean? How is the use of technology in education different than in business or the home? What should students know and be able to do as far as technology is concerned? How will technology impact teaching and learning? Advanced Practices in Educational Technology focuses on several themes that will help educational leaders address these questions including: curriculum design, technology access, models for success, facility design, legal issues, and sustaining technology resources over time. Consideration will be given to current research and best practices. A special project will address the application of technology for a specific student chosen educational challenge. Goals & Objectives: Goal 1.0: To support continued development of personal visions for educational technology in K-12 teaching and learning environments Objectives: Students will: compare the roles of teachers and learners in different school settings articulate a written vision statement concerning schools and technology evaluate and make recommendations for given school technology programs Goal 2.0: To develop plans and ideas for the use of technology in K-12 schools Objectives: Students will: explore the potential of telecommunications as a resource for teaching and learning describe applications of technology that support student success present a study/plan/topic involving the use of technology to address an educational challenge. Goal 3.0: To cultivate leadership concepts and strategies that will promote the effective integration of technology in K-12 schools. Objectives: Students will identify issues involved in the access, use, and control of technology in schools describe relationships between a "core curriculum" and technology evaluate factors that sustain the successful use of technology over time identify the differences between a curricular technology specialist vs. technician