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This is NOT an official technology use plan for either Seminaries and Institutes of Religion or for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a presentation completed for my EDTECH 501 class. More information at http://nashru.us/2011/07/31/techuseplanpresentation/. Audio narration will start automatically on each slide, but slides do not advance automatically.

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Technology Use Plan:

Technology Use Plan Russell Nash – EdTech 501

Rationale:

Rationale Seminaries and Institutes (S&I) demographics Charge: Broaden exposure and deepen impact Organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Rationale:

Rationale Robust and active Specific need: bring technology resources to geographically and demographically isolated teachers and students

Vision and Objective:

Vision and Objective Coordinate technology deployment with the Church Missionary Department Digital curriculum and media Enhance learning process Mission of the Church Existing technology policy Principles of Priesthood Government

Planning Team:

Planning Team CES Help-Desk S&I Administration Church Missionary Dept. Church Finance Dept. General Board of Education Additional committees as needed

Process – Stage 1:

Process – Stage 1 Needs research S&I Coordinators 12 month timeline Program Needs Assessments

Process – Stage 1:

Process – Stage 1 Survey Student enrollment and attendance Enrollment trends and projections Internet connectivity and infrastructure Existing technology resources Regular Results Discussions or Stewardship Reviews

Process – Stage 2:

Process – Stage 2 Pilot Study Coordination with the Missionary Dept Build on existing S&I service missions Limitations expected: Number of volunteers available

Process – Stage 3:

Process – Stage 3 Church Finance Dept. CES Help-Desk Training at the Missionary Training Center

Staff Development:

Staff Development Focus: missionaries only Ability-based calls Remote technical support Technology resources deploy and return with missionaries MTC in Provo, Utah

Timeline:

Timeline Research – 12 months Pilot – 12 to 24 months Evaluation and Approval – 6 months Technology Calls – 12 to 24 months 3 ½ to 5 ½ years

Conclusion:

Conclusion Isolated teachers and students Missionary program Technology expertise Broaden exposure and deepen impact