May22Update_DPS Tech Plan 2021 - 2024

F U T U R E R E A D Y T E C H N O L O G Y T H E O R E T I C A L F R A M E WO R K

The Future Ready Technology Theoretical Framework, referred to as the Future Ready Framework or FRF moving forward, visually represents a coherent, student-centered approach to systemic improvement in technology. The Future Ready Framework centers around the use of technology in teaching and learning to prepare students for a complex, connected and increasingly digital world.

Key Framework Elements

Student Learning Core Student learning lies at the center of the framework, as all actions must enhance students' access to learning.

Drivers of Change The seven interdependent learning drivers that surround student learning in the FRF each require strategic actions to create and improve conditions for flexibility, growth and positive changes to benefit student learning. Theory of Action The theory of action represents the District’s overarching belief regarding the best approach to achieving desired outcomes while aligning and realizing the mission, vision, and core values.

Systemic Improvement Cycle This ring of the framework represents the cycle of inquiry process that guides decision making for improvement.

Organizational Coherence The outermost ring of the framework illustrates collaborative leadership to advance decision making across the District. Leadership includes the various stakeholders who shape the direction of technology and student learning. The District relies on leaders to collaborate and diffuse good practices across teams while advocating for exemplary programming, access to technology, and meeting students’ learning needs. The FRF design prioritizes student learning and provides a visual reference of what is needed to create the desired conditions for a community of future ready learners. The FRF is operationalized through professional learning for staff, a robust technology infrastructure, adherence to security and data privacy, allocation of budget and resources, adequate space and time, and robust practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment. Through a continuous improvement cycle of vision setting, planning, implementation, assessing and refining practices, this framework is energized with collaborative leadership and partnerships within and across individual schools and the District. Engaging the FRF to update our plan provides a concise, clear, and purposeful approach to enhancing technology in our schools and leading technology across the state. In recognition of the rapid pace of technological change, this plan is intended to be updated and revised as needed to best meet the needs of our students while supporting the strategic plan of the District.

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