Paterson Adult School Technology, Paterson, NJ (First

Draft)

6/22/99

Technology Plan Critique

First Critiqued by Chris Wolney

DEMOGRAPHICS

None given

STRENGTHS

  • They have a set of goals defined
  • Strong emphasis on Staff Development
  • They have obviously determined their computer needs

UNEXPECTED FINDINGS

  • Purchase of laptops for each staff member
  • The use of dial up networking for connection to the internet

EXPECTED, BUT DIDN'T FIND

  • No timetable for implementing the plan, but that is expected of a draft
  • No mention of a budget
  • No vision or mission statement
  • What about technology that isn't a computer?

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Add support for technology by special needs and the arts students
  • What about vocational program support?
  • Develop a stronger infrastructure and backbone for future technology and tie it into the curriculum.

RATING

1-10 with 10 being the highest

7

Similarities

  • We both seem to agree on the strengths
  • We both agree that mission and vision statements are missing

Differences/Disagreement

  • I don't care for the method of determining prices for additional equipment.
  • I graded this plan slightly lower than Chris has