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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this HIGHLIGHTS document and the Lakeland R.C.S.S.D. #150 Education and Information Technology Plan is to:
• provide a vision, plan and directions for computer, information, communication and network technology implementation within the District for 2000 to 2001, 2001 to 2002, and 2002 to 2003;
• ensure that the District investment in computer, information, communication and network technology is focused on enhancing and improving student learning;
• provide overall guidance and direction for decision making regarding computer, information, communication and network technology use, integration, implementation, support, acquisition and administration within the District;
• assist the District and schools in determining budget requirements for the acquisition and implementation of computer, information, communication and network technology;
ensure that the District and schools maximize their computer, information, communication and network technology investments;
• provide an overall framework for the development of school computer, information, communication and network Technology Plans;
• comply with the computer, information, communication and network technology planning requirements of Alberta Learning; and
• ensure that the District and schools maximize the appropriate use of the Alberta Learning Technology Integration Fund Grants.
NOTE: Alberta Learning Technology Integration Fund Grants for all provincial schools totals $60,000,000 over the 2000 to 2003 period. In a recent announcement, all of these funds will be available in the year 2000.
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NOTE:
Any major changes in the Wide Area Network should be taken cautiously and in consultation with Alberta Learning as the Alberta Government may be announcing a major development for the implementation of a high-speed telecommunications network infrastructure in Alberta. This network would be built over the next three years and could potentially save school districts considerable dollars.
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