Vision & Goals

Establishing a working Vision & Goals will be the basis for the decisionmaker to:

• authorize,
• organize,
• support,
• review,
• adopt, and
• implement a plan for the use of videoconferencing based upon a realistic timeline.

To clarify the use of terms, here are some definitions:

Vision:
A vision statement for the development of distance education teaching and learning will state a school or district's beliefs-its view of the future that the use of videoconferencing technology can help bring about. Sample

Goal:
A goal is a statement of broad direction, general purpose, or intent. It is general and timeless and is not concerned with a particular achievement within a specified time period. Sample

Objective:
An objective is measurable, is linked to goals, and puts specific task(s) and responsibilities into a time line for implementation. Sample

Needs Assessment:
Basically, you are asking yourself the question, "What unmet educational needs exist in my school system that can be filled by the use of videoconferencing technology, and by no other means?"

more about:

• Setting Visions and Goals and
• Establishing Objectives