Last Updated on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10:01 PM
If you are curious about the history of education technology in the Commonwealth and the evolution of the Master Plan see below for some Milestones of Success.
2007 Accomplishments In 2007, the districts and state have accomplished a great deal. It is through the cooperation of all districts that the following have been accomplished:
1. Installed a brand new technology highway (Kentucky Education Network) to all districts in 11 months
2. Deployed of over 42 Million dollars worth of new Instructional Devices (IDU project) with provisions for personal purchases for the home.
For mote details and Other Accomplishments see this
The most recent example of Kentucky's Master Plan 2007-2012 Master Plan for Education Technology
Earlier versions of Kentucky's Plans can be found here.
KETS Network Phil Coleman - Division Director in the Office of Education Technology offers a perspective of how far the Commonwealth has come in the evolution of education technology.
"Change is a hard concept for folks to accept. As a technology professional, I have always been in the center of an ever changing environment. If we, as IT professionals, are doing our jobs and doing them well and if we are truly “customer focused” then the result should always be an improved service or product. Read more ...
Dial Up Services In July 2008, OET said goodbye to a faithful friend. After 15 years our dial up service has been replaced by faster less expensive but no more reliable technology See OET "pull the plug" as you hear Phil Coleman's historic perspective. (7:00)