By 2015, U.S. education needs to transform into learning powered by technology, according to the 2010 National Education Technology plan that Education Secreatary Arne Duncan released Tuesday.

"With this technology plan, we have laid out a comprehensive vision for how teachers working with technology can transform student learning in classrooms across America," Duncan said during the State Educational Technology Directors Association Education Forum.
 

5 education technology goals

1. Schools should change learning so that it's engaging and individualized. Potential technology tools include wikis, blogs, digital content and visualization tools.

2. Schools should measure student progress against college and career ready standards and access real-time data that will guide learning along the way. Potential technology tools include learning systems and technology-based assessments.

3. Schools should connect teachers to tools and individuals who can help them become effective. Potential technology tools include online learning communities, blended professional development and data systems.

4. Schools should provide broadband connectivity for students, no matter where they are. Potential technology tools include mobile devices with Internet access, digital authoring tools, the Web and an infrastructure for learning that's always on.

5. Schools should become more productive, improve student learning and manage costs through technology. Potential technology tools include online courses and learning dashboards that keep students on track to graduate.

Over the past 18 months, education researchers have written and edited the plan with input from the public, industry, educators and students.

Is your school or district already meeting some of these goals? Tell us how in the comments.
 

Resources

2010 National Education Technology Plan