SECTION I Basic Concepts and Foundations
1 Introduction to Technology and Planning
Purpose
The Potential in Primary and Secondary Schools
The Beginning Years
Steady Progress in Administrative Systems
Instructional Systems Show Promise
The Need for Planning
The Systems Approach
Organization
Summary
Key Concepts and Questions
Suggested Activities
References
2 Basic Concepts of Planning
Planning Fundamentals
Schools as Social Systems
Evaluating the Bottom Line: The Social Process and Rational Models
Common Elements of Educational Planning
Comprehensiveness
Collaboration
Commitment
Continuity
Planning for Technology
Taking a Positive Attitude to Evaluation