Planning For Technology

Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish! Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, and falling behind is not an option. This new edition of an essential text shows educational leaders how to equip their students for the future, with updates such as: Digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must address New content covering the Common Core, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more A new chapter on creating a “culture of technology” that goes beyond mere user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students

Whether utilizing electronic tools for K-12 classrooms, learning management systems in higher education institutions, or training and performance improvement for business organizations, technology maintains an important aspect in the delivery of education and training in both school and non-school settings. Cases on Educational Technology Planning, Design, and Implementation: A Project Management Perspective provides strategies for addressing the challenges and pitfalls faced when planning, designing, and implementing learning and educational technology projects. The case studies in this publication aim to provide instructors, practitioners in K-12 and higher education, business managers as well as students interested in implementing education technology projects.

Organized around the structure of a technology plan, this book explains each subject area and how each part of the plan is related. Individual chapters cover: The Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan, The Description of the Library, Challenges Facing the Library, Emerging Technologies, Current Technology Environment, Assessment of the Current Environment, Evaluation of the Library's Web Site, Recommendations, and Evaluation of the Plan.

Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is a practical LITA guide that helps librarians achieve success in selecting, implementing and managing new technologies. This step-by-step manual walks readers through each step of creating and carrying out a plan that is customized to meet the needs of their community.

At last, a course that will show you step-by-step how to pass the computerized graphic tests! Drawing on 35 years of exam preparation experience, Lester Wertheimer, FAIA, has created this valuable home study course specifically to help candidates prepare for two of the graphic exam divisions: Building Planningand Building Technology. This course will show you: * How to prepare for the tests * How to take the tests * The best test-taking strategies * Graphic solutions that work The three graphic vignette types from the Building Planning Test and the six vignette types from the Building Technology Test are described in detail, and simulated vignettes are presented as examples. Each vignette is accompanied by a suggested graphic solution and a complete explanation and analysis of the design principles involved. Detailed illustrations are included, as well as a bibliography and index. This course will remove the mystery and guide you to a successful performance on the graphic tests.

Originally published in 1994 this book examines problems related to investment planning, capacity additions, and choice of technology in dynamic manufacturing systems characterized by multiple products, dynamic demand growth, uncertainty in demand and availability of alternative technologies. A model-based methodology is developed that focuses on trade-offs between flexible and conventional technology. The research conducted for this book is directed to the development of tools to support investment decisions in production capacity over medium and long-term planning horizons.

"This book brings together a variety of real-life experiences showing how companies and organizations have successfully, or not so successfully, planned, designed, and implemented different applications using information technology"--Provided by publisher.