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From the Back Cover Key Benefit:This complete CD-ROM-based toolkit will help teachers and administrators identify how they can improve their use of technology, and make effective, detailed plans for doing so. Key Topics: The School Technology Planner (STP) software is an interactive electronic performance support system that coaches technology leaders as they plan to integrate technology into their K-12 schools and classrooms. It includes comprehensive guidance on conducting needs assessments and drafting technology use plans. The software helps schools understand where they stand relative to others; and suggests recommendations for steps to take. It includes templates for preparing needs assessment interviews and surveys, and for preparing technology use plans and budgets. It can export fully formatted Microsoft Word document files as well as standard spreadsheet budget files. The CD-ROM also includes a background briefing on success factors, and a reference section with a review of recent literature on technology integration.Market: All K-12 technology leaders, including teachers and administrators.